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More David Beckham Malibu surf photos…

Looks like it’s a regular activity for he and his sons, they got the stoke. Tweeted by his wife Victoria… For earlier posts of David Beckham surfing with his kids go here: http://surftweeters.com/more-photos-david-beckham-and-gordon-ramsay-take-their-kids-surfing-in-malibu/ http://surftweeters.com/photo-of-david-beckham-learning-to-surf-via-victoria-beckham/

Teahupo'o: Dane Reynolds has withdrawn from the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Cory Lopez in!

Whoa… VIA – SURFING LIFE Dane Avoids Teahupoo Tuesday, 16 August 2011 Dane Reynolds has withdrawn from the Billabong Pro Tahiti and will be replaced by Cory Lopez in the competition. No reason has been provided as of yet for Reynolds’ withdrawal. Dane hasn’t competed in any World Title events this season but was ripping … Continue reading Teahupo'o: Dane Reynolds has withdrawn from the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Cory Lopez in!

Sam Worthington talks about his new surfing movie 'Drift' for the first time

VIA – AU.NEWS.YAHOO.COM Sam’s drifting The West Australian August 16, 2011, 11:00 am Sam Worthington has spoken about his role in the WA-filmed Drift for the first time. The Rockingham-raised actor, who will play a documentary maker who helps bring surfing culture into the mainstream, revealed during a press day for espionage thriller The Debt … Continue reading Sam Worthington talks about his new surfing movie 'Drift' for the first time

Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour

VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour “Condor” as his friends refer to him, Peter Mel has won the Billabong Pico Alto: Copa Burn in Peru to become the current leader on the Big Wave World Tour. By Danny Keith 3:18pm Santa Cruz … Continue reading Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour

Santa Cruz: Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel

VIA – SHOOTONLINE Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel Publicity Release Posted: August 15, 2011 18:18:40 EST Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel NEW YORK & Santa Cruz, CA, August 15, 2011 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | — HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will include footage … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel

Bo Derek backs Calif. bill banning shark-fin trade

The original beach babe… VIA – SACRAMENTO BEE Bo Derek backs Calif. bill banning shark-fin trade By DON THOMPSON Associated Press Published: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011 – 12:38 pm Last Modified: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011 – 3:08 pm SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Actress Bo Derek won’t be ordering shark-fin soup anytime soon. She joined lawmakers at … Continue reading Bo Derek backs Calif. bill banning shark-fin trade

Corpus Christi surfboard shaper crafts rides of a lifetime – Local art teacher masters his craft in custom surfboards

VIA – CALLER Corpus Christi surfboard shaper crafts rides of a lifetime Local art teacher masters his craft in custom surfboards By Clay Thorp Posted August 14, 2011 at 11:42 p.m. CORPUS CHRISTI — Jason Comstock is a sculptor, painter and craftsman, but you won’t find his artwork displayed in any gallery or exhibit. Instead, … Continue reading Corpus Christi surfboard shaper crafts rides of a lifetime – Local art teacher masters his craft in custom surfboards

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Shark attack at Angourie

VIA – THE DAILY EXAMINER Shark attack at Angourie 11th December 2011 A SURFER had a narrow escape after a shark bit a chunk out of his board as he was paddling out at Angourie this morning. It is understood the surfer was one of only two in the water at the time. It is … Continue reading Shark attack at Angourie

Oahu Surf Report #SURFREPORT

VIA – HONOLULU CIVIL BEAT   Oahu Surf Report Country:  Holding the N+NNW. Sunset point and  Pipe/Ehukai is 2-3’ and overall poo sideshore; Laniakea is 2-3+ with sideshores and breezy with showers.  WEST: Holding N+S at 0-1’  with  offshore trades. TOWN: down on small S-SE and  tiny SSW ground swell today to 0-1 barely occas … Continue reading Oahu Surf Report #SURFREPORT

East Coast Surfing Championships continue after Hurricane Irene – Virginia Beach #SurfReport

VIA – WVEC Surfing Championships continue after hurricane by Joe Flanagan WVEC.com Posted on August 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM VIRGINIA BEACH — Once the winds died down and the storms left the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the East Coast Surfing Championships got back in the water Sunday. But it was a condensed version. “Definitely a … Continue reading East Coast Surfing Championships continue after Hurricane Irene – Virginia Beach #SurfReport