Category Archives: Commentary

Tuna changes way we surf

VIA – NOOSANEWS Photo – After years of fiddling with prototypes, surfboard maker Tom Wegener has won an Australian International Design Award for his foam Alaia board. Geoff Potter Tuna changes way we surf Bill Hoffman | 2nd August 2011 THE next big thing in surfing may have emerged from a shaping shed at Cooroy. … Continue reading Tuna changes way we surf

Break of a lifetime: Surfer Clark Little finds his calling, and notoriety, through the camera's lens

VIA – MONTEREY HERALD Photographer Clark Little takes pictures of a three-story tall… (CONTRIBUTED BY SANDY LITTLE) Break of a lifetime: Surfer Clark Little finds his calling, and notoriety, through the camera’s lens By KATHRYN McKENZIE Herald Correspondent Posted: 08/01/2011 08:47:01 AM PDT Updated: 08/01/2011 08:48:42 AM PDT Sometimes, getting crystal-clear photographs of rushing water … Continue reading Break of a lifetime: Surfer Clark Little finds his calling, and notoriety, through the camera's lens

Family devastated by surfer's death – South Africa

VIA – ECR.CO.ZA Newswatch Family devastated by surfer’s death 01 August 2011 – 15:05 Author: Thrishni Subramoney The family of a 20-year-old surfer, who was killed in an accident at Durban North on Saturday, has welcomed a police probe into the incident. Michael Livesey was hit by a car on Chelsea Road as he was … Continue reading Family devastated by surfer's death – South Africa

SICK VIDEO: 15 year old skateboarder does back flip to 50/50, video get's 100k+ views in 5 days

Ya this trick is just ridiculous, and on top of it, the skaters 15 (Roberto Jimenez): “One of the craziest things ive ever witnessed on a skateboard sebring local Roberto learned a new trick that will blow your mind! Check out Gator bordshops new video coming out in november! ENJOY!Filmed and edited by Brandon Knowles”

MITCHELL AND MERCER WIN MOLOKAI PADDLEBOARD WORLD TITLES – HAWAII

VIA – HANSON MEDIA MITCHELL AND MERCER WIN PADDLEBOARD WORLD TITLES 7/31/2011 Surf Sports, August 1: Australia’s major international sporting success has continued in Hawaii today with legendary Gold Coast waterman Jamie Mitchell and rising Ironwoman star Jordan Mercer setting new race record times in winning the Molokai Paddle Board World Championships. Mitchell, won a … Continue reading MITCHELL AND MERCER WIN MOLOKAI PADDLEBOARD WORLD TITLES – HAWAII

PHOTOS: Pam Anderson celebrates 44th birthday with pro surfer & Waves for Water founder Jon Rose

VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Pamela Anderson looks the worse for wear as she celebrates her 44th birthday… a month late By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 6:41 PM on 31st July 2011 Pamela Anderson has always been known as a bit of a wild one. And she is showing that despite turning 44, … Continue reading PHOTOS: Pam Anderson celebrates 44th birthday with pro surfer & Waves for Water founder Jon Rose

Santa Cruz – Local surfers save lives with quick-thinking action (Photos)

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: In their element – Local surfers save lives with quick-thinking action Posted: 07/31/2011 01:30:49 AM PDT On a hot, sunny Saturday in July, Pleasure Point surfer Kristen Jacobsen was bicycling home after a double session. The swell was building as the tide rose, and as … Continue reading Santa Cruz – Local surfers save lives with quick-thinking action (Photos)