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Teahupo'o: Dane Reynolds has withdrawn from the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Cory Lopez in!

Whoa… VIA – SURFING LIFE Dane Avoids Teahupoo Tuesday, 16 August 2011 Dane Reynolds has withdrawn from the Billabong Pro Tahiti and will be replaced by Cory Lopez in the competition.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hasn’t competed in any World Title events this season but was ripping … Continue reading Teahupo'o: Dane Reynolds has withdrawn from the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Cory Lopez in!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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Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach – #SurfReport Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County

VIA – 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Signs warning of sewage contamination are posted along Cardiff State Beach near the San Elijo Lagoon. The warnings follow a sewage spill at the Escondido sewage treatment plant in … Continue reading Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach – #SurfReport Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County

San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns – 40 percent of body burned

VIA – DANA POINT TIMES San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns by Andrea Swayne Aug 04, 2011 On July 24 San Clemente-based big wave surfer Rusty Long suffered 2nd degree burns over approximately 40 percent of his body while clearing debris on property he owns in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Long and … Continue reading San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns – 40 percent of body burned