Category Archives: Commentary

Australia, Brasil, Central & South America, Commentary, Editorials, Europe, Half Moon Bay – Mavericks, Hawaii, Media, New Zealand, South Africa surfing report, Surf Report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, United States, USA, Videos

VIDEO: What It's Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards

What It’s Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards   Waves that are big and challenging enough to earn a nomination for the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards coveted “Ride Of The Year” happen only a handful of times a year at some of the world’s most beautiful and … Continue reading VIDEO: What It's Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards →

asp international, Australia, Commentary, Editorials, Media, Surf Report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing pictures, Surfing reports, World Wide

Parko gets number one seed

VIA – THE MORNING BULLETIN Professional surfer Joel Parkinson.   Parko gets number one seed   Andrew Mckinnon | 14th February 2012   WORLD Championship runner-up Joel Parkinson has been given the number one seed for the Australian Open, a 6-star WQS event which is in progress at Sydney’s Manly Beach. “I’m stoked to be … Continue reading Parko gets number one seed →

Commentary, Editorials, Hawaii, Media, Surf Report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, Tow in Surfing, United States, USA, Videos, World Wide

VIDEO: Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks

Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks     Although a major swell hit Hawaii last week that potentially could have been “Eddie size”, unfavorable wind and weather came along with it blowing out the surf. In this week’s update, Mark Healey hops a plane to Northern California and scores huge … Continue reading VIDEO: Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks →

Commentary, Editorials, Guides, Hawaii, Media, Surf Report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing pictures, Surfing reports, United States, USA, Videos

VIDEO: Surfers Discuss Ho’okipa & Jaws Surf Etiquette

  VIA MAUI NOW VIDEO: Surfers Discuss Ho’okipa & Jaws Surf Etiquette February 12th, 2012 By Madeline Ziecker   On a beautiful day with perfect conditions, Maui’s north shore waters become a stew of surfers from all over the world, trying to catch the same waves. Naturally, this can cause conflict amongst surfers when deciding who … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfers Discuss Ho’okipa & Jaws Surf Etiquette →

asp international, Australia, Commentary, Editorials, Girls, Surf Report, Surfer Girl, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, World Wide

Ross Clarke-Jones To Be Inducted Into The Australian Surfing Hall of Fame At Manly

VIA – INTERNATIONAL.TO   Ross Clarke-Jones To Be Inducted Into The Australian Surfing Hall of Fame At Manly                               GOLD COAST 14 February 2012. The heart and soul of Australian big-wave surfing Ross Clarke-Jones will be inducted as the 34thmember of … Continue reading Ross Clarke-Jones To Be Inducted Into The Australian Surfing Hall of Fame At Manly →

Commentary, Editorials, Europe, Surf Report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, World Wide

Germany’s top surfer tests Ireland’s waves

VIA – INSIDE IRELAND February 13, 2012 Germany’s top surfer tests Ireland’s waves By David Richardson Germany’s premier surfer was in Sligo last week to film a short series of online videos for surf enthusiasts. The videos will be seen by over 500,000 surf enthusiasts and potential holidaymakers all over Germany this year.   Organised … Continue reading Germany’s top surfer tests Ireland’s waves →

Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, Los Angeles, Orange County, SF Bay Area, SF-San Mateo County, Stand Up Paddling, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, United States, USA, West Coast Surf Reports

CARLSBAD: Pair plans to paddle from San Francisco to Coronado

VIA NC TIMES   Clay Walking Eagle, left, and Tim Warner carry their paddleboards recently to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad. The two men train daily for an upcoming 470-mile, stand-up paddleboard expedition from the Golden Gate Bridge to the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.  JOHN KOSTER | For the North County Times CARLSBAD: Pair plans … Continue reading CARLSBAD: Pair plans to paddle from San Francisco to Coronado →

Random Posts on Commentary

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 →

Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships: Online Registration Opens for 2012 Race on New Website

VIA – RED ORBIT Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships: Online Registration Opens for 2012 Race on New Website March 1, 2012 Hundreds of SUP and prone paddleboarders from around the world to compete in 32-mile open ocean race. Website features new race art and new downloadable commemorative video. Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) March 01, 2012 Organizers of … Continue reading Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships: Online Registration Opens for 2012 Race on New Website →