Category Archives: East Coast Surf Report

Catching a Wave and Some Cash Off Long Island – NY TIMES

VIA – NY TIMES Catching a Wave and Some Cash Off Long Island PHOTO: Kelly Slater and Owen Wright, above, had met just two weeks before in the final of the Billabong Pro Teahupoo, with Slater winning in 12-foot surf. By MAX KLINGER Published: September 9, 2011 LONG BEACH, N.Y. — In crisp, overhead barrels, … Continue reading Catching a Wave and Some Cash Off Long Island – NY TIMES

VIDEO: Watch Michael J. Fox Show Off the Nike Air Mag on Letterman

VIA – GIZOMODO Watch Michael J. Fox Show Off the Nike Air Mag on Letterman Michael J. Fox showed up on The Late Show with David Letterman last night to officially announce the Nike Air Mag (aka the Back to the Future shoes). It’s Marty McFly himself, ladies and gentlemen! It’s heartbreaking to see the … Continue reading VIDEO: Watch Michael J. Fox Show Off the Nike Air Mag on Letterman

Florida bans killing of tiger sharks, hammerheads

VIA – SUN SENTINEL Florida bans killing of tiger sharks, hammerheads By David Fleshler 6:50 a.m. EDT, September 9, 2011 The state wildlife commission approved a ban on the killing of tiger sharks and three species of hammerhead Thursday to protect predators that have suffered severe overfishing. The four shark species won protection at a … Continue reading Florida bans killing of tiger sharks, hammerheads

Officials continue search for missing surfer

VIA – NEWSDAY Officials continue search for missing surfer Originally published: September 9, 2011 10:02 AM Updated: September 9, 2011 2:05 PM By GARY DYMSKI. AND MATTHEW CHAYES. [email protected]., [email protected] Officials resumed their search Friday morning for a missing Old Field surfer in the waters off Gilgo State Park, a State Parks police spokesman said. … Continue reading Officials continue search for missing surfer

Hurricane Katia kicking up high surf in Atlantic Canada – East Coast #SurfReport

VIA – CTV NEWS Hurricane Katia kicking up high surf in Atlantic Canada The Canadian Press Date: Friday Sep. 9, 2011 7:07 AM ET HALIFAX — Hurricane Katia is kicking up some big waves along the East Coast as the Category 1 storm continues to spin out in the Atlantic Ocean. Early today, Katia was … Continue reading Hurricane Katia kicking up high surf in Atlantic Canada – East Coast #SurfReport

British Man Paddleboards Entire Length Of Mississippi River 2300 Miles!

And he did it in British style lol… VIA – INQUISTR British Man Paddleboards Entire Length Of Mississippi River Dave Cornthwaite has conquered the Mississippi, all 2,300-plus miles and he’s managed to do it on nothing more than a paddleboard. The British man set out on his trip two-and-a-half months ago, completing his adventure just … Continue reading British Man Paddleboards Entire Length Of Mississippi River 2300 Miles!