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David Beckham Goes Surfing With Armed Bodyguard In Malibu

VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Surf toys and a hired gun: Beckham’s beach essentials include armed bodyguard By Simon Cable Last updated at 11:52 PM on 28th August 2011 It is the kind of security measure usually reserved for senior politicians or royalty. But David Beckham appears to have hired an armed bodyguard to protect … Continue reading David Beckham Goes Surfing With Armed Bodyguard In Malibu

Hurricane Irene: Surfers talk about teacher's death

VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE Surfers talk about teacher’s death By LYDA LONGA, Staff Writer send an email to [email protected] August 29, 2011 12:45 AM Posted in: Southeast Volusia NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Surfers of all ages and experience levels had mixed reactions Sunday about the death of a 55-year-old New Smyrna Beach High math … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: Surfers talk about teacher's death

Duke's Oceanfest Closes on a High Note with Surf Polo & Kahala Challenge – Hawaii

VIA – HAWAII REPORTER Above: Candice Appleby had every reason to smile after competing in, and winning, more events than any other athlete over the past week. Photo by Bernie Baker Duke’s Oceanfest Closes on a High Note with Surf Polo & Kahala Challenge BY JODI WILMOTT – The 10th annual Duke’s OceanFest drew to … Continue reading Duke's Oceanfest Closes on a High Note with Surf Polo & Kahala Challenge – Hawaii

Surfers carve gnarly waves

VIA – GEELONG ADVERTISER AUSTRALIA – BIG AND BOLD: Bruce Irons rides the monster during a lay day at the Billabong Pro Tahiti. Irons was one of many professionals who flew in for the enormous waves. Photo: KIRSTIN SCHOLTZ Surfers carve gnarly waves AUSTRALIA’S world No.1 Joel Parkinson described the scenes at Teahupoo yesterday as … Continue reading Surfers carve gnarly waves

10 dead after strong typhoon hits Philippines- Typhoon Nanmadol

VIA – CHRON.COM 10 dead after strong typhoon hits Philippines JIM GOMEZ, Associated Press Updated 07:19 a.m., Sunday, August 28, 2011 MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Nanmadol began blowing toward Taiwan on Sunday after leaving at least 10 people dead and scuttling a visit by a U.S. Navy carrier group in the Philippines, officials said. … Continue reading 10 dead after strong typhoon hits Philippines- Typhoon Nanmadol

Guam #SurfReport: NWS: Surf's Up to 14 Feet; High Surf, Small Craft Advisories Extended Until Friday 4pm

VIA – PACIFIC NEWS CENTER NWS: Surf’s Up to 14 Feet; High Surf, Small Craft Advisories Extended Until Friday 4pm Last Updated on Monday, 29 August 2011 08:20 Written by Kevin Kerrigan Monday, 29 August 2011 07:42 Guam News – Guam News Guam – As wave heights breaking against Guam’s shores reach 14 feet, the … Continue reading Guam #SurfReport: NWS: Surf's Up to 14 Feet; High Surf, Small Craft Advisories Extended Until Friday 4pm

Surfer arrested for refusing to leave Mass. beach – Hurricane Irene

VIA – MASSLIVE Surfer arrested for refusing to leave Mass. beach Published: Sunday, August 28, 2011, 12:11 PM Updated: Sunday, August 28, 2011, 2:06 PM By The Associated Press HULL— State police say a surfer who refused to leave Nantasket Beach in Hull has been arrested. State police spokesman David Procopio says they went to … Continue reading Surfer arrested for refusing to leave Mass. beach – Hurricane Irene

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SAN DIEGO: Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents #SurfReport

  LA JOLLA LIGHT   Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents City News Service A pair of cold winter storms is expected in San Diego County this week. “Winter storms are poised to impact Southern California this week with periods of rain and mountain snow, gusty winds and cold weather,” … Continue reading SAN DIEGO: Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents #SurfReport

Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport

VIA – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo October 12, 2011, 5:58 AM EDT By Tony C. Dreibus (Updates with Jova moving inland from first paragraph.) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) — Hurricane Jova came ashore near Mexico’s Pacific resort of Manzanillo with winds of 85 miles (140 kilometers) per hour, the … Continue reading Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport

Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer – Long Island NY #SurfReport

VIA – NEWS DAY Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer Published: September 8, 2011 10:40 PM By BILL MASON [email protected] Rescuers were unable to locate a surfer missing in treacherous ocean waters off Gilgo Beach Thursday, officials said, despite several hours of searching. The 30-year-old surfer, whose name was not released, was reported to be … Continue reading Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer – Long Island NY #SurfReport