I have really mixed feelings about this… VIA – DEADLINE Surf’s Up For Jonny Weston, Who Lands Lead In ‘Mavericks’ By MIKE FLEMING | Friday August 12, 2011 @ 8:43pm EDT XCLUSIVE: While Gerard Butler was announced as the big name in the Curtis Hanson-directed surf movie Mavericks, the lead role all the young actors … Continue reading Actor chosen for Jay Moriarty role in new film "Mavericks" with Gerard Butler
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Santa Cruz: Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto – ESPN
VIA – ESPN Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto By Jake Howard ESPN Action Sports In very contestable 30-foot surf — assuming that “contestable” and “30-foot surf” aren’t a contradiction in terms — the Billabong Pico Alto went off today in Peru. In an international final it was Maverick’s veteran Peter Mel edging out … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto – ESPN
Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet – Jumps off boat onto shark, gets bit…
VIA – WNCT: Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet By: Jennifer Moore Published: August 11, 2011 Updated: August 11, 2011 – 11:13 PM BEAUFORT INLET, N.C. – A man bit by a shark out to sea will need surgery according to Morehead City authorities. Fire officials tell 9OYS the man was out fishing with … Continue reading Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet – Jumps off boat onto shark, gets bit…
Dumpster Diver Designed by Dane Reynolds, a surfboard arises from the scrap heap – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK
VIA – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK Dumpster Diver Designed by Dane Reynolds, a surfboard arises from the scrap heap Surfboard August 11, 2011, 10:00 PM EDT By Peter Heller When Dane Reynolds created the Dumpster Diver, he wasn’t out to make the most popular surfboard. He didn’t intend to unseat a model, the Flyer, that had held … Continue reading Dumpster Diver Designed by Dane Reynolds, a surfboard arises from the scrap heap – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK
Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan – Bloomberg @SurfersHealing
VIA – BLOOMBERG Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan By Eben Novy-Williams – Aug 12, 2011 12:00 AM ET Dan Jones wasn’t planning to wear a tie to work today. Instead, the managing director of mortgage sales and trading at Gleacher & Co. Securities was going to wear shorts and … Continue reading Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan – Bloomberg @SurfersHealing
SIR RICHARD BRANSON, RONAN KEATING AND CELEB CHUMS DIVE IN TO RAISE £1 MILLION FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
SIR RICHARD BRANSON, RONAN KEATING AND CELEB CHUMS DIVE IN TO RAISE £1 MILLION FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK Sir Richard Branson and Ronan Keating are taking on the ultimate challenge. They’re captaining a team to swim the gruelling waters of the Irish Sea and raise £1million! The Swim is a celebrity-led challenge to cross the … Continue reading SIR RICHARD BRANSON, RONAN KEATING AND CELEB CHUMS DIVE IN TO RAISE £1 MILLION FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
Surfing Blue Kauai, Hawaii
VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH Surfing Blue Kauai, Hawaii Coral reefs capture my attention—as does Bethany Hamilton, who is spotted ripping a south swell. My first paddle out on Kauai’s south shore reminds me of the difference between surfing coral reefs and the sand bottom beach breaks and points I have surfed most of my … Continue reading Surfing Blue Kauai, Hawaii
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VIA – HAWAII NEWS NOW Hawaii shark attack victim to go on ‘Today’ Posted: Oct 28, 2011 11:22 PM EDT Updated: Oct 28, 2011 11:22 PM EDT HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Oahu born surfer, Bobby Gumm survived a close call with a Great White Shark off the Oregon coastline last week. Gumm who grew up in … Continue reading VIDEO: Hawaii shark attack victim to go on 'Today'
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UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Hurricane Irene – Virginia Beach #SurfReport
Not linked??? Rip currents wouldn’t have been that strong if not for Irene, would this dude even be in the water without the swell? Ahole reporter… VIA – RICHMOND TIMES DIPATCH UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Irene By: Rex Springston Published: August 27, 2011 Updated: August 27, 2011 – 11:24 AM A 22-year-old … Continue reading UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Hurricane Irene – Virginia Beach #SurfReport