VIA – WWAYTV3 HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach Submitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 08/25/2011 – 3:51pm. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — While some folks are leaving our beaches, others are packing up and heading to the waves. The surf’s up at Wrightsville beach despite the potential dangers that comes with … Continue reading HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach
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Hurricane Irene to slam Maryland shore; evacuations ordered in Ocean City
VIA – WASHINGTON POST Hurricane Irene to slam Maryland shore; evacuations ordered in Ocean City By Michael E. Ruane and William Branigin, Updated: Thursday, August 25, 5:01 PM Hurricane Irene gathered strength Thursday as it churned north toward Washington, leading the governors of Maryland and Virginia to declare states of emergency and forcing officials in … Continue reading Hurricane Irene to slam Maryland shore; evacuations ordered in Ocean City
First Photos: 8/24/11 Hurricane Irene Surf On The East Coast (Brevard County)
And it’s not even there yet…look forward to the photos that come up in the next few days. 90 degree water and weather…ugh want to be there! VIA GULFSTER 8/24/11 Hurricane Irene Surf On The East Coast (Brevard County) For all the photos and more posted daily, go here http://www.gulfster.com/Daily/2011PictureGallery/082411ec/ For photos from Thursday go … Continue reading First Photos: 8/24/11 Hurricane Irene Surf On The East Coast (Brevard County)
Update: Hurricane Irene to become a Category 4 monster
VIA – MIAMI AP Hurricane Irene to become a Category 4 monster Published: Thursday August 25, 2011 MYT 12:14:00 PM MIAMI (AP): Forecasters say Hurricane Irene that is taking aim at the East Coast could become a Category 4 monster by Thursday. The National Hurricane Center late Wednesday said Irene is approaching the northwestern Bahamas … Continue reading Update: Hurricane Irene to become a Category 4 monster
10 year old boy bitten by shark in Holden Beach
Here we go again! 12 shark attacks in 3 weeks? VIA – WECT 10 year old boy bitten by shark in Holden Beach Posted: Aug 24, 2011 10:16 PM EDT Updated: Aug 24, 2011 10:24 PM EDT By: Ashlea Kosikowski – bio | email HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WECT) – Holden Beach Police report that a … Continue reading 10 year old boy bitten by shark in Holden Beach
Quiksilver Pro N.Y. creating a buzz
VIA LI HERALD Quiksilver Pro N.Y. creating a buzz August 24, 2011 Long Beach surf competition to include mix of music, fashion, action sports By Anthony Rifilato Just a few days after he returned home from a surfing trip to Peru last week, local pro surfer Balaram Stack said he was trying not to think … Continue reading Quiksilver Pro N.Y. creating a buzz
The Photograph of a Lifetime Was No Day at the Beach
VIA – WALL STREET JOURNAL The Photograph of a Lifetime Was No Day at the Beach By PIA CATTON PHOTO: Photographer Matthew Clark captured this image of the Long Beach waterfront in October 2010. The photo was snapped up by Quiksilver for the poster announcing its upcoming Long Island surf competition. “I’ve never taken a … Continue reading The Photograph of a Lifetime Was No Day at the Beach
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Rare Encounter: 25-Foot Shark Amazes Scuba Divers in Florida Gulf
VIA – PALM HARBOR PATCH Rare Encounter: 25-Foot Shark Amazes Scuba Divers “The sheer size of it was unbelievable,” said Brennan Russell, one of two Palm Harbor scuba divers who videotaped a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a 25 foot-long whale shark in the Gulf of Mexico. By Sunde Farquhar Email the author 5:55 am Kathy … Continue reading Rare Encounter: 25-Foot Shark Amazes Scuba Divers in Florida Gulf
Florida: Teen reels in 874-pound shark
Not sure how environmentalists can get on other countries for shark fishing when we’re doing it right here in our own backyards…just saying. Might want to work on this area of the world before we start slamming people who can’t make $5 a day in their country working to feed their families…things have to change. … Continue reading Florida: Teen reels in 874-pound shark
Surfboard featuring 9/11 firefighters to be dedicated in Encinitas
Sharks Attack Surfers At Florida's New Smyrna Beach (VIDEO)
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
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Surfers honor murdered Melbourne Beach woman with 'gorgeous heart'
City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition's Festival
City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition’s Festival Concerts, motocross and skateboard events nixed from the event. By Joseph Kellard August 29, 2011 While organizers of the Quiksilver Pro New York announced that their surfing competition will go on as scheduled in Long Beach starting Sept. 1, the City of Long Beach said that the festival sideshows … Continue reading City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition's Festival