Note: dont piss off a Samoan, esp on Samoa… VIA – Radio NZ Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa Posted at 01:39 on 01 March, 2012 UTC A surf resort owner in Samoa says the tourism industry needs to teach travelling surfers about cultural respect. Salani Surf Resort’s owner Chris Donato says in … Continue reading Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa #SurfReport
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Local surfing pioneer and founder of Rhino Tuff surfboards dies
VIA – WPTV Jeff Surgener at his factory in Boynton Beac Local surfing pioneer and founder of Rhino Tuff surfboards dies Posted: 02/29/2012 Last Updated: 5 hours and 31 minutes ago Tom Warnke Sent me some sad news that Jeff Surgener has passed. I did not know Jeff but wish his family the best and … Continue reading Local surfing pioneer and founder of Rhino Tuff surfboards dies
Money and sport are a 'tough marriage', says former world surfing champion – WALL STREET JOURNAL
VIA – WALL STREET JOURNAL Money and sport are a ‘tough marriage’, says former world surfing champion Geoffrey Rogow From: The Wall Street Journal March 01, 2012 9:33AM Matt Banting winning the Australian Open of Surfing this month. Small-wave contests are “boring”, says Australian pro surfer Kieren Perrow. Picture: Brett Costello Source: The Australian AS … Continue reading Money and sport are a 'tough marriage', says former world surfing champion – WALL STREET JOURNAL
OREGON: High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas #SurfReport 22ft Waves Expected…
via – seasidesignal High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:46 am | Updated: 8:58 am, Wed Feb 29, 2012. PORTLAND – THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 P.M. PST FEB. 29. * SEAS: LARGE WESTERLY SWELL WILL … Continue reading OREGON: High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas #SurfReport 22ft Waves Expected…
"The Eddie" – Hawaii big wave surf contest called off #SurfReport
VIA – OC REGISTER Published: Feb. 29, 2012 Updated: 5:09 p.m. Hawaii big wave surf contest called off No go: Organizers say waves for “The Eddie” never were big enough this season. The contest requires 20-ffot waves at Waimea Bay. Contest will start again Dec. 1. By GARY A. WARNER / Register Travel Editor Travelers … Continue reading "The Eddie" – Hawaii big wave surf contest called off #SurfReport
MUST WATCH VIDEO: BLIND SURFER DEREK RABELO SURFING PIPE #INSPIRATION
Some people are victims and others rise up… BLIND SURFER DEREK RABELO SURFING PIPE Uploaded by LEMOSIMAGESTV on Feb 26, 2012 BLIND SURFER FROM BRAZIL , DEREK RABELO , MEET WITH MAKUA ROTHMAN AND FRIENS TO SURF PIPELINE.
Weekend Surf forecast for Oahu #SurfReport
VIA – CIVIL BEAT Surf forecast for Oahu OAHU- 700 AM HST SAT FEB 25 2012 Surf along east facing shores will be 3 to 5 feet today, increasing to heights of 4 to 6 feet on Sunday. Surf along north facing shores will be 2 to 4 feet this morning, increasing to heights … Continue reading Weekend Surf forecast for Oahu #SurfReport
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OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards
OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards By Kari HamanakaMonday, February 13, 2012 The Aliso Viejo-based Surf Industry Manufacturers Association’s Image Awards attracted representatives of nearly 800 apparel companies, retailers and others in the action sports industry last week. Companies in the apparel, shoe and surf products industries were honored in 16 categories. Brands from … Continue reading OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards
Shark bites surfer off Melbourne Beach Fla
VIA – FLORIDA TODAY Shark bites surfer off Melbourne Beach 7:17 AM, Apr. 20, 2012 A 28-year-old surfer bitten by a shark while in the waters off Melbourne Beach was in stable condition, according to Brevard County Fire-Rescue officials. The attack happened about 7:30 p.m. Thursday as the unidentified surfer was paddling out about … Continue reading Shark bites surfer off Melbourne Beach Fla