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Shark sightings at N.J. beaches not isolated incidents

VIA – NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Shark sightings at N.J. beaches not isolated incidents Monday, 15 August 2011 14:04 BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM A somewhat reoccurring pattern took place once again at a New Jersey beach Friday when Long Branch police said swimmers were evacuated from a Long Branch beach after unconfirmed shark sighting reports. According to NJ.com, … Continue reading Shark sightings at N.J. beaches not isolated incidents →

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Surfer Sparky Hudson returns to Hermosa Beach

Check out all the legends in this photo!… VIA – EASY RIDER Sparky Hudson’s ‘60s surf crew (left to right, seated) Karen Kruse, John Teague, Hap Jacobs and Henry Ford. (Standing) Kenny Brown and his wife, Lance Carson, Bruce Ehlers, Abel Ybarra, Sparky Hudson, Bob Markland, Marie Case, Steve Wilkings, Kiki Folley, Bruce Herman, Griff … Continue reading Surfer Sparky Hudson returns to Hermosa Beach →

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RED BULL Kite Surfing Legend Susi Mai rides the Waves of Kalptiya, Sri Lanka

VIA – DEMOTIX RED BULL Kite Surfing Legend Susi Mai rides the Waves of Kalptiya Red Bull Kite Surfer,Susi Mai, conducted a workshop for the students of Kite Kuda. The workshop provided an outlet for youths in the area to improve their skills and to engage with the local environment. Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka. 14th August … Continue reading RED BULL Kite Surfing Legend Susi Mai rides the Waves of Kalptiya, Sri Lanka →

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ENCINITAS: City removes pterodactyl from surfer statue – Cardiff Kook

Until next time!… VIA – NORTH COAST TIMES ENCINITAS: City removes pterodactyl from surfer statue By BARBARA HENRY [email protected] | Posted: Monday, August 15, 2011 3:40 pm Cardiff’s “Kook” surfer statue returned to normal Monday morning after Encinitas city employees plucked off a huge sculpture of a pterodactyl —- made of fabric-and-PVC-pipe —- and carted … Continue reading ENCINITAS: City removes pterodactyl from surfer statue – Cardiff Kook →

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World’s richest skateboarding event will take place in South Africa, the first country to host Maloof Money Cup skateboard competition outside of the United States.

Let’s see you up this one Dyrdek! VIA – THE NEW AGE – ZA Skateboarding countdown The world’s richest skateboarding event will take place in Kimberley, making South Africa the first country to host the Maloof Money Cup skateboard competition outside of the United States. Ishmael Modiba The world’s richest skateboarding event will take place … Continue reading World’s richest skateboarding event will take place in South Africa, the first country to host Maloof Money Cup skateboard competition outside of the United States. →

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Klamath River whale hit by boat – Dottie's pissed!

Get em Dottie! VIA – REDDING BLOGS Klamath River whale update for 8-14-2011 Sunday, August 14, 2011 It has happened! A collision between a boat of onlookers and Mama (see photo). The “accident” was seen by everyone on the bridge and it’s not certain whether Mama was hurt. The boat quickly left, but to everyone’s … Continue reading Klamath River whale hit by boat – Dottie's pissed! →

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Photos: Gerard Butler practices for 'Mavericks' surf movie in Malibu (from today)

He’s going to need a lot of practice to surf like Frosty… VIA – JUSTJARED Gerard Butler: Morning Coffee & Afternoon Surfing! Gerard Butler chats on his cellphone as he picks up a cup of coffee and the Los Angeles Times on Sunday morning (August 14) in Malibu, Calif. Later in the day, the 41-year-old … Continue reading Photos: Gerard Butler practices for 'Mavericks' surf movie in Malibu (from today) →

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1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania

  VIA – JACKSONVILLE 1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania Bill Hixon in 1981. Posted: April 13, 2012 – 4:15pm  |  Updated: April 13, 2012 – 4:25pm By Matt Soergel Bill Hixon, who opened Hixon’s Surf Shop in Neptune Beach in 1964, just in time for the surfing craze sweeping the East … Continue reading 1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania →