VIA – VENICE PATCH Generations of Skate at Venice Beach Tony Hawk leads a multi-generational skateboard competition at Venice Beach. By Paul Chavez October 22, 2011 Skating legend Tony Hawk congratulates his third-generation teammate Mitchie Brusco during the Sonic Generations of Skate competition held Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Venice Beach. Credit Paul Chavez Skateboarding … Continue reading Generations of Skate at Venice Beach
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SANTA CRUZ: O'Neill Coldwater Classic Santa Cruz to begin Wednesday
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Photo: Nat Young carves a huge cutback on his way to winning the 2008 O’Neill Coldwater Classic Santa Cruz to begin Wednesday By Gretchen Wegrich – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 10/23/2011 01:30:49 AM PDT The O’Neill Coldwater Classic Santa Cruz is set to begin Wednesday morning in mid-size surf at … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: O'Neill Coldwater Classic Santa Cruz to begin Wednesday
South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude
VIA HUFF POST South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude 10/21/11 10:11 PM ET NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — A strong earthquake struck far off the South Pacific island nation of Tonga on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-7.6 quake struck at 5:57 a.m. (1757 GMT … Continue reading South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude
Kelly Slater & Other Celebrities Donate Items for Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon
VIA – GOOGLE NEWS / AFP Celebrities donate items for Wheldon auction (AFP) – 6 hours ago INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Celebrities from across American sports and Hollywood have donated items for an auction to benefit the family of the late Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, IndyCar announced on Friday. The 33-year-old Englishman, who won his … Continue reading Kelly Slater & Other Celebrities Donate Items for Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon
No Surfboard for Obama
VIA – CIVIL BEAT No Surfboard for Obama By Chad Blair 10/20/2011 We don’t know whether President Obama will go bodysurfing at Sandy Beach during APEC. But it’s a sure thing he won’t be riding a surfboard given to him as a gift by the Hawaii Legislature. A plan to raise money from lawmakers and … Continue reading No Surfboard for Obama
Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures
Something very cute about this lil dude… VIA – SCIENTIFIC AMERICA Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures Researchers report that the shark’s single eye is made of functional optical tissue, so it’s not a fake By Stephanie Pappas and LiveScience | October 21, 2011 In this world of Photoshop and online scams, it pays … Continue reading Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures
VIDEO: Surfer tells gnarly tale of how 15'+ great white shark chomps board in half!
Oregon Surfer, Bobby Gumm Has Dramatic White Shark Encounter 10-20-11 “Uploaded by TowsurferNetwork on Oct 21, 2011 South Beach, Oregon (October 21, 2011) A local resident surfer, Bobby Gumm, went surfing at South Beach mid-afternoon during calm conditions, on October 20, 2011. While sitting on his surfboard and waiting to catch a wave, he experienced … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfer tells gnarly tale of how 15'+ great white shark chomps board in half!
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ENCINITAS VIDEO: Paddle board fisherman hooks shark near popular surf spot
VIA – CBS 8 Paddle board fisherman hooks shark near popular surf spot Posted: Sep 27, 2011 2:38 AM EDT Updated: Sep 27, 2011 6:26 PM EDT ENCINITAS (CBS 8) – A stand up paddle board fisherman hooked a 9-foot thresher shark off the coast of one of the North County’s most popular surf spots … Continue reading ENCINITAS VIDEO: Paddle board fisherman hooks shark near popular surf spot
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Santa Cruz: Three Victims (Surfers) Rescued from Capitola Waters
VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Three Victims Rescued from Capitola Waters A Pleasanton man and with two surfers were rescued from the waters near Pleasure Point and Private Beach on Saturday afternoon. A 49-year-old Pleasanton man was picked up by rescue swimmers Saturday afternoon, after he was spotted struggling in the water around the area … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Three Victims (Surfers) Rescued from Capitola Waters