VIA – NEWS 24 Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack 2012-04-19 16:43 Cape Town – The man killed in a shark attack on Thursday has been identified as a promising young South African bodyboarder. The bodyboarder, 20 year-old David Lilienfeld took to the water with a group of friends and his brother around … Continue reading Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack
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Styrofoam collection in Oceanside to make surfboards
VIA – UT SAN DIEGO Styrofoam collection in Oceanside to make surfboards Written by Nathan Scharn 11:53 a.m., April 16, 2012 OCEANSIDE — Sandal and apparel company Reef plans to collect polystyrene foam, or Styrofoam, at Buccaneer Beach Thursday. The foam, commonly used for packaging items such as televisions or furniture, will be “up-cycled” … Continue reading Styrofoam collection in Oceanside to make surfboards
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Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport
VIA – CIVIL BEAT Oahu Surf Report Posted by Civil Beat Staff on 04/16/2012at 8:33AM HST (13 minutes ago Country: Way down and dropping. WNW swell maxed out Saturday evening with some reports of near 15’ sets on outer reefs. Early this morning Sunset (the top area) at about 2-4’ with maybe a left over … Continue reading Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport
Young surfer saves fisherman at deadly Salmon Holes
VIA – ABC AUSTRALIA Young surfer saves fisherman at deadly Salmon Holes 16 April, 2012 6:29PM AWST By John Cecil (Broadcaster ) Graham Drew’s family were grief stricken when they lost Nathan Drew to a fishing accident at the Salmon Holes in September 2003. The Drew family vowed that no … Continue reading Young surfer saves fisherman at deadly Salmon Holes
Can whales predict tsunamis?
VIA – GUARDIAN UK Can whales predict tsunamis? A British photographer witnessed a school of whales vanishing during an underwater earthquake. Could they serve as ‘canaries’ for humans? Posted by Philip Hoare Sunday 15 April 2012 15.00 EDT The Guardian Observers have watched whales vanish after an undersea earthquake. Photograph: Andrew Sutton Do whales hear … Continue reading Can whales predict tsunamis?
Michael Peterson's ashes scattered while surrounded by hundreds of surfers at a memorial paddle-out
Another great waterman who will be missed by so many… VIA – ABC AUSTRALIA Hundreds of people attended a memorial paddle-out at Kirra for surfer Michael Peterson Michael Peterson’s ashes scattered while surrounded by hundreds of surfers at a memorial paddle-out The ashes of Tweed-Coolangatta surfing legend Michael Peterson were returned to their spiritual home … Continue reading Michael Peterson's ashes scattered while surrounded by hundreds of surfers at a memorial paddle-out
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ANOTHER SHARK ATTACK??? Russian swimmer alive after rare shark attack
5 Shark attacks in one month…is this a record? VIA – NY POST Russian swimmer alive after rare shark attack NEWSCORE Last Updated: 10:13 AM, August 17, 2011 Posted: 10:13 AM, August 17, 2011 KHASAN, Russia — A shark chewed off the arm of a Russian swimmer in an extremely rare attack in the waters … Continue reading ANOTHER SHARK ATTACK??? Russian swimmer alive after rare shark attack
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Michael Peterson: Surfer honoured in a paddle out at Kirra
VIA – 9 MSN Surfer honoured in a paddle out at Kirra Tony Bartlett and Guy Hand 14:04 AEST Wed Apr 11 2012 Some of Australia’s top surfers will pay tribute to Michael Peterson on Saturday when they join a a traditional “paddle out” to farewell the King of Kirra. World champions Rabbit Bartholomew and … Continue reading Michael Peterson: Surfer honoured in a paddle out at Kirra
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VIA – 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO Dozens Rescued From Strong Rip Current Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers POSTED: 6:58 pm PDT July 28, 2011 UPDATED: 1:03 pm PDT July 29, 2011 SAN DIEGO — An unusually powerful rip current pulled about 100 swimmers from the surf off La Jolla … Continue reading Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers – San Diego
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Hurricane Irene: 12-Year-Old Surfer Girl Rescued Off Of Queens – (VIDEO) NY #SurfReport
Poor girl and mom, they look scared sh*less… VIA – MY FOX 12-Year-Old Surfer Rescued Off Of Queens: MyFoxPHOENIX.com 12-Year-Old Surfer Rescued Off Of Queens Updated: Saturday, 27 Aug 2011, 3:31 PM MST Published : Saturday, 27 Aug 2011, 1:47 PM MST MYFOXNY.COM STAFF REPORT MYFOXNY.COM – It was a dramatic rescue in the rough … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: 12-Year-Old Surfer Girl Rescued Off Of Queens – (VIDEO) NY #SurfReport