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Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego

VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH   Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego   An eclectic crew of surfing legends, shapers, and historians from Coronado and Southern California attended the weekend reception for the show, which continues through March. By Serge Dedina 5:45 am   Coronado surfing historian John Elwell with the Simmons surfboards from his … Continue reading Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego →

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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 →

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No place for surf rage on the Sunshine Coast

VIA – COURIER MAIL AU   No place for surf rage on the Sunshine Coast Johnston, Maroochy Journal From: Quest Newspapers January 30, 2012 12:00AM WARNING: Sunshine Coast surfers are worried about the increase in surf rage. Picture: Adam Head Source: The Courier-Mail Calm down! That’s the message from Coast surfing identities who want to … Continue reading No place for surf rage on the Sunshine Coast →

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Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach

VIA – CBS LA Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach MANHATTAN BEACH (CBS) — Somali pirates are threatening to kill a surfing journalist from Manhattan Beach if Navy SEALs attempt to rescue him. Michael Scott Moore, who is researching for a book on piracy, was abducted 10 days ago by at least … Continue reading Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach →

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World Record Big Wave Surfer – "I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities"

VIA – TMZ   World Record Big Wave Surfer – I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities   He already holds the world record for surfing the biggest wave on the planet at 90 feet (below) — but pro surfer Garrett McNamara still thinks he can shatter it … with his incredible customized oxygen-enhanced wetsuit. Garrett … Continue reading World Record Big Wave Surfer – "I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities" →

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Surfer Bethany Hamilton Has a Crush on Tim Tebow

VIA – LARRY BROWN SPORTS   Surfer Bethany Hamilton Has a Crush on Tim Tebow By Steve DelVecchio January 30, 2012     Is there a more eligible and sought-after bachelor in the world right now than Tim Tebow? We know the fans love him for what he brings on the field, but Tebow has … Continue reading Surfer Bethany Hamilton Has a Crush on Tim Tebow →

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Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California

VIA – YAHOO   Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California By Killeen Gonzalez, Yahoo! Contributor Network    On March 28, 2012 surfers and fans alike will converge on the picturesque shores of Huntington Beach, California, for the start of the Vans Pier Classic. This year’s event will be presented by … Continue reading Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California →