VIA – FAN SHARE Soul Surfer made AnnaSophia Robb a real surfer Hollywood actress AnnaSophia Robb has revealed that before she went into the movie Soul Surfer, she did not really have that much of a connection with surfing. However, since making the movie AnnaSophia has admitted that she has caught the surfing bug and … Continue reading Soul Surfer made AnnaSophia Robb a real surfer
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Near-drowned surfer given second chance
VIA – STUFF CO NZ Near-drowned surfer given second chance NICOLE MATHEWSON Last updated 15:09 19/10/2011 A Christchurch surfer who almost drowned is recovering well after being given a second chance at life. James Tuhikarama, 47, was pulled from the water at New Brighton beach during a surfing competition on September 18. Six young lifeguards … Continue reading Near-drowned surfer given second chance
Life of Jay Moriarity celebrated in new surf film
VIA – WASHINGTON TIMES Life of Jay Moriarity celebrated in new surf film Tuesday, October 18, 2011 – Sportfolio by Jill K. Robinson HALF MOON BAY, Calif., October 18, 2011—It’s been 10 years since Jay Moriarity’s death in a free-diving accident in the Indian Ocean, but the phrase “Live like Jay” is still heard on … Continue reading Life of Jay Moriarity celebrated in new surf film
ASP World Surfing Tour Comes to San Francisco November 1st-12th
VIA – BLEACHER REPORT ASP World Surfing Tour Comes to San Francisco November 1st-12th Attention folks: Kelly Slater (former “Baywatch” co-star/current Pro Surf King) is on his way to the Sunset District of San Francisco. He’ll arrive in roughly 13 days (Nov. 1) and he plans on staying for a couple of weeks depending on … Continue reading ASP World Surfing Tour Comes to San Francisco November 1st-12th
New Zealand fears oil spill from ship may worsen
VIA – LA TIMES Photo: More containers threaten to tumble off the Rena, which ran aground on a reef about 14 miles off New Zealand’s North Island a few days ago and began spilling oil. A worse spill is feared if the ship breaks up. (Alan Gibson, Associated Press / October 17, 2011) New Zealand … Continue reading New Zealand fears oil spill from ship may worsen
With Powerboat and Forklift, a Sacred Whale Hunt Endures
VIA – NY TIMES With Powerboat and Forklift, a Sacred Whale Hunt Endures Photo: After a hunt, a whale was quickly carved up and divided into shares. More Photos » By WILLIAM YARDLEY and ERIK OLSEN Published: October 16, 2011 BARROW, Alaska — The ancient whale hunt here is not so ancient anymore. “Ah, the … Continue reading With Powerboat and Forklift, a Sacred Whale Hunt Endures
AMAZING VIDEO: Kayaker has close encounter with blue whale near Redondo Beach
Mother nature at her best!!! VIA – LA NOW Kayaker has close encounter with blue whale near Redondo Beach October 17, 2011 | 1:19 pm A Redondo Beach kayaker has posted a video on YouTube of an incredible encounter with a blue whale earlier this month. The video, posted on the outdoors blog of former … Continue reading AMAZING VIDEO: Kayaker has close encounter with blue whale near Redondo Beach
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VIA – ABC 612 BRISBANE A Word with Gerry Lopez 17 February 2012 , 6:49 PM by Bernadette Young hierarchy /’huyuhrahkee/. noun, plural hierarchies. 1. any system of persons or things in a graded order, etc. (Source – The Macquarie Dictionary) As a 14 year old he was the Hawaiian … Continue reading RADIO INTERVIEW: A Word with Gerry Lopez