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Carlsbad Company Creates Supplements for Surfers & Sponsors Police Surf Team

VIA – CARLSBAD PATCH Carlsbad Company Creates Supplements for Surfers & Sponsors Police Surf Team Created by Nutrilys Del Mar, NUTRISURF is a sponsor of the Los Angeles Police Department Surf Team and Surf Coach USA founded by champion surfer, Sean Mattison. By Deanne Goodman April 10, 2012 NUTRISURF is a marine-based daily supplement program … Continue reading Carlsbad Company Creates Supplements for Surfers & Sponsors Police Surf Team

A life spent paddling and big wave surfing

VIA = RTE A life spent paddling and big wave surfing Updated: Wednesday, 11 Apr 2012 21:28 Al Mennie paddleboarded from Northern Ireland to Scotland to raise money for charity (photograph courtesy of Conn Osborne) By Tadhg Peavoy Email [email protected] Al Mennie, renowned big wave surfer, took on a different challenge this March. The 6f5’ … Continue reading A life spent paddling and big wave surfing

Indonesia Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Issued Following Magnitude 8.6 Temblor

VIA – HUFF POST   Indonesia Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Issued Following Magnitude 8.6 Temblor   FAKHRURRADZIE GADE   04/11/12 07:56 AM ET BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — A massive earthquake off Indonesia’s western coast triggered tsunami fears across the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, sending residents in coastal cities fleeing to high ground in cars and on … Continue reading Indonesia Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Issued Following Magnitude 8.6 Temblor

Best Airlines For Traveling With Surfboards

VIA – GADLING Best Airlines For Traveling With Surfboards by Kyle Ellison (RSS feed) on Apr 10th 2012 at 9:00AM Let’s get real: baggage fees are a pain. It’s no secret that commuters across the country despise having to pay $25 or $50 for the right to bring their underwear on vacation with them. So … Continue reading Best Airlines For Traveling With Surfboards

Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say

VIA – SAN LUIS OBISPO Published: 3:12 pm Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012 Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, authorities say By Katelyn Sweigart | [email protected] A Santa Maria man took a long, wobbly walk off the Pismo pier around noon Tuesday and had to be rescued by surfers, according to police. “The individual … Continue reading Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say

Donavon Frankenreiter Announces New Album (Tribute to Andy Irons) – Tour Dates…

VIA – JAM BANDS Donavon Frankenreiter Announces New Album Published: 2012/04/10 West Coast surfer/musician Donavon Frankenreiter has announced the release of his fifth studio album, Start Livin’, set for release May 29 via his own label Liquid Tambourine Records. The album comes as the follow up to 2010’s Glow, featuring nine-track selection of folk-infused songs … Continue reading Donavon Frankenreiter Announces New Album (Tribute to Andy Irons) – Tour Dates…

Rob Lowe On California's Best Beaches, Surfing, In-N-Out & His Favorite California Songs (VIDEO)

VIA – HUFF POST Posted: 04/10/12 12:50 PM ET | Updated: 04/10/12 01:28 PM ET Rob Lowe On California’s Best Beaches, In-N-Out & His Favorite California Songs (VIDEO) Kate Auletta [email protected] Rob Lowe — he of “Parks and Recreation,” “The West Wing” and “St. Elmo’s Fire” — has been enlisted by the state of California … Continue reading Rob Lowe On California's Best Beaches, Surfing, In-N-Out & His Favorite California Songs (VIDEO)

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Mischaracterization of surfers

VIA – VC STAR   Mischaracterization of surfers   Posted January 30, 2012 at 9:28 a.m.   Re: Colleen Cason’s Jan. 29 column, “Surfs up in senate constest”: As a lawyer, environmental activist and lifelong surfer who grew up in Santa Barbara during the historic Unocal oil spill, I was both offended and shocked by … Continue reading Mischaracterization of surfers