Savannah Shaughnessy at Mavs – Girls Performance Entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012 Santa Cruz charger Savannah Shaughnessy paddles into a solid peak at California’s Maverick’s, skillfully avoiding an infringing SUP along the way. An entry in the Billabong Girls Best Overall Performance category of the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards. … Continue reading Savannah Shaughnessy at Mavericks – Girls Performance Entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012
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NEW VIDEO (SICK!): Greg Long at Puerto – Ride of the Year entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012
Greg Long at Puerto – Ride of the Year entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012
Santa Cruz pro surfer Anthony Ruffo sentenced to jail for drug dealing
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Local professional surfer Anthony Ruffo looks shocked at his attorney, Ben Rice, as Ruffo is taken directly from the courtroom Tuesday to spend a year in jail for drug sales. (Dan Coyro/Sentinel) Santa Cruz pro surfer Anthony Ruffo sentenced to jail for drug dealing By Stephen Baxter – Santa Cruz … Continue reading Santa Cruz pro surfer Anthony Ruffo sentenced to jail for drug dealing
Win a Free Trip to LudoBites 9 in Hawaii!
VIA – LA WEEKLY Win a Free Trip to LudoBites 9 in Hawaii By Elina Shatkin Mon., Feb. 20 2012 at 6:00 AM Pack up the surfboard and throw on the bikini. UrbanSpoon is giving away one free trip to LudoBites Nine-0 — in Hawaii. The prize includes two first-class, round-trip tickets on Hawaiian … Continue reading Win a Free Trip to LudoBites 9 in Hawaii!
Piranhas reportedly attack bathers in Brazil
VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Piranhas reportedly attack bathers in Brazil AFP February 21, 2012 9:59AM A group of swimmers have been attack by piranhas in Brazil. Picture: File photo Source: Supplied Tourists surprised while bathing at beach in Toropi 20 left with bite wounds on their hands and feet Great whites circle beach … Continue reading Piranhas reportedly attack bathers in Brazil
Concern over Stephanie Gilmore assault case delay
VIA – GOLD COAST Concern over Gilmore assault case delay AAP | 12:15pm February 21, 2012 A MAGISTRATE is concerned that the case against a man accused of attacking Tweed Heads surfer Stephanie Gilmore is taking too long, with technical problems further delaying proceedings. Julius Sterling Guy Fox, 27, is accused of … Continue reading Concern over Stephanie Gilmore assault case delay
Your picks for best surf spots in Central Florida
VIA – CF NEWS 13 Your picks for best surf spots in Central Florida By Dave Cocchiarella, Meteorologist Last Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012 6:04 PM ORLANDO — Friday, we told you about a list (based on an informal poll) of Central Florida’s top surf spots. I seriously wondered if these were the best, … Continue reading Your picks for best surf spots in Central Florida
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