Category Archives: Commentary

Photo of whale shark used as surfboard sparks outrage!

VIA – ABS CBN NEWS   Photo of whale shark used as surfboard sparks outrage ABS-CBNnews.com Posted at 04/02/2012 12:34 PM | Updated as of 04/02/2012 12:35 PM A girl uses a butanding (whale shark) as a surfboard in this photo, which went viral on Facebook.MANILA, Philippines – A photo of a butanding (whale shark) … Continue reading Photo of whale shark used as surfboard sparks outrage!

Santa Cruz: Moriarity's spirit lives through Tashnick

We miss our bro Jay…   VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL   Neil Pearlberg: Moriarity’s spirit lives through Tashnick   Posted:   04/01/2012 01:30:55 AM PDT (Frank Quirarte/Contributed photo) It was the summer of 1989 when Bill and Susi Tashnick finally granted permission to their young son Anthony to ride his bike down a small … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Moriarity's spirit lives through Tashnick

Puerto Rican pro Gaby Escudero scalped at treacherous local spot, saved by pals

VIA – SURFLINE April 1, 2012 Puerto Rican pro Gaby Escudero scalped at treacherous local spot, saved by pals By: Matt Pruett A secret spot is no longer a secret when it almost kills one of its best surfers. Then it’s a black diamond — a wave that can take care of itself, a wave … Continue reading Puerto Rican pro Gaby Escudero scalped at treacherous local spot, saved by pals

TV report into surf death condemned

VIA – NEWS.COM AUSTRALIA   TV report into surf death condemned AAP April 02, 2012 10:26AM   SURF Life Saving Queensland’s president has condemned a television report on the death of Matthew Barclay, 14, during last week’s national championships on the Gold Coast. A report on the Seven Network’s Sunday Night program questioned whether Surf … Continue reading TV report into surf death condemned

Surf's up in Southern California #SurfReport

VIA – LA TIMES   Surf’s up in Southern California   April 1, 2012 |  4:42 pm Surfers along the Southern California coast caught some big waves Sunday thanks to a large west swell, and weather officials said a high surf advisory will continue until noon Monday. “The highest we got here was Ventura Harbor had … Continue reading Surf's up in Southern California #SurfReport

Dorian a big winner at inaugural Maverick's Festival

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL   Dorian a big winner at inaugural Maverick’s Festival   (Raphael Solomon/Special to the Sentinel) By JULIE JAG Posted:   04/01/2012 01:30:55 AM PDT HALF MOON BAY — The chances of Shane Dorian receiving an invitation to compete in next year’s Maverick’s Invitational shot through the roof Saturday. The Hawaiian … Continue reading Dorian a big winner at inaugural Maverick's Festival

Bells Beach surfers square off with council

VIA – GEELONG ADVERTISER Bells Beach surfers square off with council   Andrea Hamblin   |  April 2nd, 2012 Pictures: Bells Beach – 22 March, 2012 MEMBERS of Torquay’s surfing community have stepped up their fight to keep Bells Beach a surfing sanctuary, calling for collaboration not just consultation at a Surf Coast Shire Council meeting. The … Continue reading Bells Beach surfers square off with council