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Santa Cruz big-wave surf icon reveals the triumphs & tragedies of his life in new memoir #LiveLikeJay #Mavericks

      VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL   Dan Coyro/Sentinel Longtime local surfer Frosty Hesson is releasing an ebook about his life as a surfer, coach and mentor of Jay Moriarity. ( Dan Coyro ) By WALLACE BAINE Santa Cruz Sentinelsantacruzsentinel.com Posted: 11/14/2012 05:09:31 PM PST The day that surfer Jay Moriarity died in … Continue reading Santa Cruz big-wave surf icon reveals the triumphs & tragedies of his life in new memoir #LiveLikeJay #Mavericks

Surfer Girl, 92, celebrates birthday in Waikiki #Aloha

What an inspiration!  Happy birthday  Mildred! VIA – KHON Reported by: Manolo Morales Email: [email protected] Surfing is a passion that is tough to give up. That is especially true for one woman who celebrated her 92nd birthday on Monday. Mildred Ball-Wilson is a fixture here in Waikiki at a surfing spot called “Canoes.” She’s been … Continue reading Surfer Girl, 92, celebrates birthday in Waikiki #Aloha

VIDEOS: Video sparks action against trash, drug waste near Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz

  http://youtu.be/FiQceicRWjM         VIA – MERCURY NEWS By Stephen Baxter Santa Cruz Sentinelsantacruzsentinel.com Posted: 11/12/2012 05:53:11 PM PST November 13, 2012 1:53 AM GMTUpdated: 11/12/2012 05:53:11 PM PST Santa Cruz Surf School’s Dylan Greiner worries that the trash, including used… ( Shmuel Thaler ) SANTA CRUZ — In caves and gaps between … Continue reading VIDEOS: Video sparks action against trash, drug waste near Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz

Mavericks Surf Contest 2012: The Big Wave Brawl Begins #LiveLikeSion

    VIA – BLEACHER REPORT   By Mac Leesburg (Contributor) on November 10, 2012   The Mavericks Invitational 2012 is the latest installment in the iconic big wave competition that features either the most courageous or the craziest surfers on the planet. The contest invites 24 big wave surfers who showcase their death-defying talent … Continue reading Mavericks Surf Contest 2012: The Big Wave Brawl Begins #LiveLikeSion

Donation Fund Established for Maui Shark Bite Victim

VIA – MAUI NOW   Marc Riglos, photo courtesy Hawaii News Now, credit Kari Rodrigues. November 8th, 2012 By Wendy Osher A donation account has been established for a Maui man injured in a shark attack during the Roi Roundup spearfishing tournament on Sunday. Tournament committee organizers established the donation fund for diver, Marc Riglos. … Continue reading Donation Fund Established for Maui Shark Bite Victim

Project Save Our Surf Helps Sandy Victims

VIA – KEYT.com | Santa Barbara, CA News, Weather and Sports   Written by Tracy Lehr Story Created: Nov 8, 2012 at 6:22 PM PST Story Updated: Nov 8, 2012 at 7:12 PM PST This time of year surfers often head to warmer climates in South America in search of waves But due to super … Continue reading Project Save Our Surf Helps Sandy Victims

In three weeks, there have been at least four shark attacks in Hawaii – Shark expert weighs in… #SurfReport

VIA KHON 2 Shark expert weighs in on recent string of attacks Reported by: Manolo Morales Email: [email protected] Photo Courtesy: Wendy Osher/Maui Now Published: 1:30 pm Updated: 1:36 pm Maui’s Waiehu Beach reopened after a shark attack injured a diver on Sunday. In less than three weeks, there have been at least four shark attacks … Continue reading In three weeks, there have been at least four shark attacks in Hawaii – Shark expert weighs in… #SurfReport

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SANTA CRUZ: Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says #Surfreport

VIA – SC SENTINEL Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says 06/03/2012 06:43:43 PM PDT COUNTY — Six people were rescued at Manresa, Twin Lakes and Natural Bridges state beaches Saturday during a northwest swell, said Dan Perry, a supervising lifeguard with State Parks. None were injured, Perry said. Two Boogie boarders … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says #Surfreport

Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers – San Diego

VIA – 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO Dozens Rescued From Strong Rip Current Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers POSTED: 6:58 pm PDT July 28, 2011 UPDATED: 1:03 pm PDT July 29, 2011 SAN DIEGO — An unusually powerful rip current pulled about 100 swimmers from the surf off La Jolla … Continue reading Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers – San Diego