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Mr Pipeline thinks Olympic surfing is swell idea

VIA – REUTERS   Mr Pipeline thinks Olympic surfing is swell idea   By James Regan SYDNEY | Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:11am EST (Reuters) – With millions of people from Norway to Nantucket taking up surfing it is high time the sport was given a place at the Olympic Games, says revered Hawaiian surfer … Continue reading Mr Pipeline thinks Olympic surfing is swell idea

Harvard Study Reveals New Shark Skin Properties

VIA – FISH CHANNEL   Harvard Study Reveals New Shark Skin Properties Research under more natural conditions details unexpected findings. By David Alderton February 14, 2012 Shark skin with denticles showing at left, above the eye. Photo credit: David Alderton There is growing interest in the way in which animals have developed particular characteristics to … Continue reading Harvard Study Reveals New Shark Skin Properties

BON APPETIT – My Morning Routine: Kelly Slater, Pro Surfer

VIA – BON APPETIT   My Morning Routine: Kelly Slater, Pro Surfer   1:00 AM / February 11, 2012 / Posted by Guest Filed Under: my morning routine Welcome to My Morning Routine! In this series, we take a look at how people start their days. In the first few installations, we focused on Bon … Continue reading BON APPETIT – My Morning Routine: Kelly Slater, Pro Surfer

Shark migration around Santa Cruz? There's an app for that

VIA – MERC NEWS A San Diego shark research group recently released an iPhone application that tracks tagged white sharks as they migrate through the Pacific Ocean. (Marine Conservation Science Institute)     Shark migration around Santa Cruz? There’s an app for that By Stephen Baxter – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted:   02/13/2012 08:18:07 PM … Continue reading Shark migration around Santa Cruz? There's an app for that

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

NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm #SurfReport

  VIA – PACIFIC NEWS CENTER NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm   Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 13:42 Written by Kevin Kerrigan Tuesday, 14 February 2012 07:42 Guam – The National Weather Service has issued both a High Surf and a Small Craft Advisory for … Continue reading NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm #SurfReport

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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

Hurricane Irene Update: Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene #SurfReport

VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene August 24, 2011 12:05 AM Hurricane Irene is expected to pass Volusia and Flagler counties on Friday with its center roughly 200 to 250 miles offshore, far enough away to prevent significant winds and rain but close enough to rough … Continue reading Hurricane Irene Update: Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene #SurfReport

Mexican Smugglers Nearly Interrupt California Surf Contest – US Open of Surfing

¡Ay, caramba! The word “estúpido” comes to mind… VIA – FOX NEWS Mexican Smugglers Nearly Interrupt California Surf Contest Published August 08, 2011 | NewsCore HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Three Mexican nationals attempted to illegally land their boat on California’s Huntington Beach Sunday — about a mile away from where crowds were forming to watch … Continue reading Mexican Smugglers Nearly Interrupt California Surf Contest – US Open of Surfing

VIDEO: Surfing Nuns Invade The Jersey Shore – Talk sponsorship and bikinis…

Awesome… VIA – MYFOXPHILLY Surfing Nuns Invade The Jersey Shore Surfing Nuns Invade The Jersey Shore: MyFoxPHILLY.com Surfing Nuns Invade The Jersey Shore Updated: Friday, 05 Aug 2011, 9:36 AM EDT Published : Friday, 05 Aug 2011, 9:35 AM EDT Good Day was in Stone Harbor on Friday talking with two nuns who surf at … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfing Nuns Invade The Jersey Shore – Talk sponsorship and bikinis…