VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE Shark bites surfer off New Smyrna Beach September 16, 2011 12:45 PM Posted in: News A surfer was bitten this morning as he paddled out on his board about a quarter mile south of the jetty at the 2800 block in New Smyrna Beach, said Capt. Tammy Marris. While the … Continue reading Friday: Shark bites surfer off New Smyrna Beach – #SurfReport
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Surf Expo Attendance Up by Double Digits
VIA – APPAREL NEWS Surf Expo Attendance Up by Double Digits by Deidre Crawford, Manufacturing Editor September 15, 2011 ORLANDO, FLA.—Surf Expo held its largest-ever trade show Sept. 8–10 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. Exhibitor numbers were up 14 percent, with 825 exhibitors representing more than 4,000 brands, according to show director Roy Turner. … Continue reading Surf Expo Attendance Up by Double Digits
Body Found at Jones Beach May Be Missing Gilgo Surfer
VIA – BABYLON VILLAGE PATCH Body Found at Jones Beach May Be Missing Gilgo Surfer Medical Examiners to determine if identity is surfer from Old Field who went missing off waters of Gilgo Beach last Thursday. By Andrew Coen 6:45pm An unidentified male body washed ashore at Jones Beach Monday afternoon and investigators are trying … Continue reading Body Found at Jones Beach May Be Missing Gilgo Surfer
Remembering 9/11 – Surfers 'Paddleout' in NY (Kelly Slater, Travis Logie…)
VIA – ESPN Photo: Police, fire fighters, military, and pro and local surfers gathered Sunday to remember Sept. 11, 2001 Remembering 9/11 At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, Long Beach, New York, hosted a 9/11 memorial with a beach mass and ecumenical service held at National Boulevard beach. The service was followed by a … Continue reading Remembering 9/11 – Surfers 'Paddleout' in NY (Kelly Slater, Travis Logie…)
Search continues for surfer missing in NY
VIA – WALL STREET JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 11, 2011, 1:39 P.M. ET Search continues for surfer missing in NY Associated Press BABYLON, N.Y. — Police patrols are still searching for a surfer who disappeared Thursday off Gilgo State Park on Long Island. Officers from the New York State Park Police, the Coast Guard, the Long Beach … Continue reading Search continues for surfer missing in NY
Tropical Storm Nate strengthens, prompts hurricane warning in Mexico East Coast #SurfReport
VIA – CF NEWS Tropical Storm Nate strengthens, prompts hurricane warning in Mexico ORLANDO — And then there were two. Katia as lost its tropical features and no longer has any watches or warnings associated. Tropical Storm Maria could soon share the same fate as it is expected to weaken further. Tropical Storm Nate is … Continue reading Tropical Storm Nate strengthens, prompts hurricane warning in Mexico East Coast #SurfReport
Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation
These officers are completely out of line, fing fascists… VIA – SEA COASTLINE Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation Subsequent charges followed; trial date is Oct. 19 By North Hampton police say driver pulled over for surfboard violation [email protected] September 09, 2011 2:00 AM NORTH HAMPTON — A Hampton surfer spent Labor Day hanging ten … Continue reading Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation
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VIDEO: Shark bite survivor needed 800 stitches, recounts attack by nine-foot shark
Luckily this dude was as big as he was, 800 stitches? (rolls eyes)… VIA – MY FOX TAMPA BAY Shark bite survivor needed hundreds of stitches: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com Shark bite survivor needed hundreds of stitches CJ Wickersham recounts attack by nine-foot shark Updated: Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011, 8:53 PM EDT Published : Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011, … Continue reading VIDEO: Shark bite survivor needed 800 stitches, recounts attack by nine-foot shark
Spokesmodel to launch surboard line in Pensacola
They had me at ‘spokesmodel’… VIA – PNJ Spokesmodel to launch surboard line in Pensacola 12:31 PM, Sep. 16, 2011 Surfer, model and designer Dawn Gaines-Taylor will launch her own surfboard collection tonight at Seville Quarter. Gaines-Taylor is the spokesmodel for the women’s line of RuSik, a California-based skate and surf clothier. She started her … Continue reading Spokesmodel to launch surboard line in Pensacola
PHOTOS!: Mutant shark spurs bidding war on eBay – Sells for $10,600!!! #Shark
From the original eBay post: “This auction is for a preserved two-headed (dicephalic) bull shark fetus (Carcharhinus leucas). This is first and only known dicephalic bull shark in the entire world! This is not a live animal – It is a preserved specimen. The two-headed shark fetus discovered in Florida Keys waters is not a … Continue reading PHOTOS!: Mutant shark spurs bidding war on eBay – Sells for $10,600!!! #Shark
Life Rolls On featured on ABC's 'Everyday Health' – Sept 3rd
We just received this email and thought we’d get it on our blogs for all our readers to check out, we will be watching!: Hi, In the past surftweeters.com has featured Jesse Billauer and his organization, Life Rolls On, so we thought you would be interested in his appearance on Everyday Health’s 1st show episode … Continue reading Life Rolls On featured on ABC's 'Everyday Health' – Sept 3rd
Hurricane Katia Surfing Photos From Today – Florida #SurfReport
University of San Diego by shark in Puerto Rico
VIA – SIGNS ON SAN DIEGO USD law student bitten by shark in Puerto Rico Written by Nathan Max 4:23 p.m., Aug. 19, 2011 A University of San Diego law student suffered a severe shark bite this week in Puerto Rico and won’t make it back to campus in time to start classes Monday. Lydia … Continue reading University of San Diego by shark in Puerto Rico
Why has this winter been terrible for surf in Florida? #SurfReport
US Tourist Attacked By Shark In Puerto Rico On Wednesday
I think this makes it 6-7 shark attacks in the last 2 weeks, crazy… VIA – AP Doctors: Shark likely bit US tourist in PRico By DANICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.S. tourist who was swimming at night in a bioluminescent bay is recovering from a suspected shark bite … Continue reading US Tourist Attacked By Shark In Puerto Rico On Wednesday
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