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Breaking News: Kelly Slater Splits from Quiksilver – #Surf #aloha

VIA – ASP Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Breaking News: Slater Splits from Quiksilver Dave Prodan Monday, March 31, 2014 Today, in a move tantamount to Michael Jordan splitting with Nike or David Beckham with Adidas, Kelly Slater has announced his parting ways from 23-year sponsor Quiksilver. Slater signed with Quiksilver in 1990 at the age … Continue reading Breaking News: Kelly Slater Splits from Quiksilver – #Surf #aloha

Minus-13 Degrees. Minnesotans Go Surfing On Lake Superior #Video #SurfReport #Aloha

    VIA – GEAR JUNKIE   January 1, 2014, 6:47 pm Proving that Minnesotans rank among the hardiest of winter warriors, this video from last weekend shows a group of surfers braving below-zero temps to ride big waves on Lake Superior. The video, “Year End Swell,” was shot at Stoney Point, a popular break … Continue reading Minus-13 Degrees. Minnesotans Go Surfing On Lake Superior #Video #SurfReport #Aloha

Shark bites surfer near Cocoa Beach Pier #SurfReport #Aloha #Fishing #Florida

VIA – FL TODAY Dec. 10, 2013 Bobby Baughman was trying out a new surfboard when something grabbed his foot. He said he had been surfing near Cocoa Beach Pier this afternoon. He finished riding a wave, so he hopped off the board and dove underwater to let the next one pass over him. He … Continue reading Shark bites surfer near Cocoa Beach Pier #SurfReport #Aloha #Fishing #Florida

Shark bite suspected in Ocean County after teen surfer has chunk taken from swim fin #NJ #SurfReport #JerseyShore #NY

Quinn Gates felt a tug on his foot, then noticed a large chunk was taken out of his silicone swim fin — in what was believed to be a shark bite in Bay Head on Thursday afternoon. By Mike Frassinelli/The Star-Ledger Email the author | Follow on Twitter on November 09, 2013 at 7:00 AM, … Continue reading Shark bite suspected in Ocean County after teen surfer has chunk taken from swim fin #NJ #SurfReport #JerseyShore #NY

6-year-old boy survives shark attack on Miami beach after bystanders fight off killer fish #SurfReport #Florida

VIA – NY DAILY NEWS   The child, Logan Hamby – of Dadeville, Alabama – was playing in the water when his parents, Kenneth and Donna Hamby, heard him scream for help. A 4-foot-6 shark was attached to his leg and trying to pull him in the water – but a pair of good Samaritans … Continue reading 6-year-old boy survives shark attack on Miami beach after bystanders fight off killer fish #SurfReport #Florida

Young Valpo entrepreneur develops eco-friendly skateboard motor

VIA – NWI TIMES   Evan Merz, 22, of Valparaiso and Joe Carabetta, 21, of Lake Zurich, Ill. are the co-creators of Kickr, a detachable electric motor for longboard skateboards. Longboards are longer and wider than traditional skateboards. October 01, 2013 11:26 pm  •  Lauri Harvey Keagle [email protected], (219) 852-4311   VALPARAISO | Evan Merz … Continue reading Young Valpo entrepreneur develops eco-friendly skateboard motor

Shark bite south of Melbourne Beach nearly costs surfer 4 fingers #Florida #SurfReport

VIA – FLORIDA TODAY Shark bites surfer in Melbourne Beach: A man is recovering from a shark bite this morning. The 50-year-old was bitten on the left hand while surfing at Melbourne Beach. Written by Rick Neale FLORIDA TODAY A shark bit a surfer in the hand Sunday morning near Aquarina Beach and Country Club, … Continue reading Shark bite south of Melbourne Beach nearly costs surfer 4 fingers #Florida #SurfReport

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Up to 15-foot waves expected this weekend in South Florida #SurfReport

VIA – SUN SENTINEL Up to 15-foot waves expected this weekend in South Florida Weather system off the Carolinas sending high swells toward South Florida By David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel 4:40 p.m. EDT, November 4, 2011 Waves towering up to 15 feet will rake South Florida beaches this weekend, creating dangerous rip currents and threatening … Continue reading Up to 15-foot waves expected this weekend in South Florida #SurfReport