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Tropical Storm Gert picks up speed, heads for Bermuda – East Coast #SurfReport

VIA – CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWS Tropical Storm Gert picks up speed, heads for Bermuda By Pete Caggiano , Meteorologists Last Updated: Sunday, August 14, 2011 10:56 PM ORLANDO — Tropical Storm Gert Advisory Tropical Storm Gert is moving faster, and expected to pass near Bermuda on Monday. Watches and Warnings The government of Bermuda has … Continue reading Tropical Storm Gert picks up speed, heads for Bermuda – East Coast #SurfReport

Shark bite victim becomes pioneer to serve amputees

VIA – THE TENNESSEAN Shark bite victim becomes pioneer to serve amputees As test pilot, MTSU student works out bugs in robotic leg 2:55 AM, Aug. 14, 2011 Craig Hutto’s leg was mangled by a 6-foot-long bull shark with a stubborn streak. Not long before the attack, he’d heard about a Louisiana girl who died … Continue reading Shark bite victim becomes pioneer to serve amputees

Ron Jon serves 50 millionth customer – gives $2500 as prize!

One stoked girl! VIA – FLORIDA TODAY Ron Jon serves 50 million and counting Shop welcomes milestone guests Friday Aug 13, 2011 Olivia Jensen, wrapping up a four-day beach vacation Friday with her brother and father, simply wanted a Ron Jon sweatshirt before heading back to Clearwater. Her father, Mark Jensen, wavered, but, like many … Continue reading Ron Jon serves 50 millionth customer – gives $2500 as prize!

Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet – Jumps off boat onto shark, gets bit…

VIA – WNCT: Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet By: Jennifer Moore Published: August 11, 2011 Updated: August 11, 2011 – 11:13 PM BEAUFORT INLET, N.C. – A man bit by a shark out to sea will need surgery according to Morehead City authorities. Fire officials tell 9OYS the man was out fishing with … Continue reading Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet – Jumps off boat onto shark, gets bit…

Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan – Bloomberg @SurfersHealing

VIA – BLOOMBERG Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan By Eben Novy-Williams – Aug 12, 2011 12:00 AM ET Dan Jones wasn’t planning to wear a tie to work today. Instead, the managing director of mortgage sales and trading at Gleacher & Co. Securities was going to wear shorts and … Continue reading Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan – Bloomberg @SurfersHealing

Surfers pay respects to fallen Virginia Beach SEAL with paddleout

VIA – PILOTONLINE Surfers pay respects to fallen Virginia Beach SEAL By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot © August 10, 2011 Red carnations and fluttering American flags lined the beach, forming a gateway to the surf Tuesday night. Sunflowers, daisies and red roses filled buckets, as more than 200 surfers picked up a flower, clenched it … Continue reading Surfers pay respects to fallen Virginia Beach SEAL with paddleout

Kelly Slater Mind-F*cks His Way to First U.S. Open Win in 15 Years

Just liked the title of this article lol… VIA – OC WEEKLY Kelly Slater Mind-F*cks His Way to First U.S. Open Win in 15 Years By Chasen Marshall Mon., Aug. 8 2011 at 4:07 PM Categories: Wax On, Wax Off ?There never has been and never will be another Kelly Slater. That much is clear … Continue reading Kelly Slater Mind-F*cks His Way to First U.S. Open Win in 15 Years

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Beach closed after 3 hurt by rough surf in Harvey Cedars – East Coast #SurfReport

VIA – APP.COM Beach closed after 3 hurt by rough surf in Harvey Cedars 5:20 PM, Aug. 5, 2011 HARVEY CEDARS — Three people were being treated at area hospitals after being rescued from rough surf by lifeguards Friday afternoon. The Middlesex Avenue beach was closed to swimmers, according to emergency medical officials. A decision … Continue reading Beach closed after 3 hurt by rough surf in Harvey Cedars – East Coast #SurfReport