Just a side note to this story, as a consumer knowledgeable in areas from opening and running businesses to designing products, etc. And being involved in surfing my entire life, I have to say that Quiksilver as a business, sucks ranging from the very bottom to the top of it’s business. Many of their designs … Continue reading Slump hits hard: Surf icon Quiksilver cuts jobs
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Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack
Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack By BOB NORBERG THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:05 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:05 a.m. A shark attack at a popular Humboldt Bay surfing spot left a surfer shaken but unhurt and underlines that it is the time of year that … Continue reading Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack
Carissa Moore to Compete in Men’s Triple Crown of Surfing! @CarissaMoore92
Whoa! VIA – ALOHA UPDATE Carissa Moore to Compete in Men’s Triple Crown of Surfing September 15, 2011 Carissa Moore, the newly crowned champion of the women’s ASP World Tour will be coming home to Oahu to compete in the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing on the North Shore. She’s been granted a wild … Continue reading Carissa Moore to Compete in Men’s Triple Crown of Surfing! @CarissaMoore92
Surf Expo Attendance Up by Double Digits
VIA – APPAREL NEWS Surf Expo Attendance Up by Double Digits by Deidre Crawford, Manufacturing Editor September 15, 2011 ORLANDO, FLA.—Surf Expo held its largest-ever trade show Sept. 8–10 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. Exhibitor numbers were up 14 percent, with 825 exhibitors representing more than 4,000 brands, according to show director Roy Turner. … Continue reading Surf Expo Attendance Up by Double Digits
PHOTOS: Shark Attack in Northern California
Whoa! This dude had an angel on his shoulder! VIA – SHARK RESEARCH COMMITTEE Pacific Coast Shark News 2011 Samoa Beach — On September 11, 2011Benjie Rose was surfing 40 yards from shore at Samoa Beach at the Power Poles break just across the bridge from Eureka. There were several surfers in close proximity to … Continue reading PHOTOS: Shark Attack in Northern California
VIDEO: 8 year old Evan Doherty lands 720 on vert! @evansk8r
Words by – Chris Nomad VIDEO: 8 year old Evan Doherty lands 720 on vert! @evansk8r Twitted today by Tony Hawk, “Today’s news: 8-year-old @evansk8r can do 720’s: http://say.ly/fohHSA” RT Please!” 50,000 views in less then a day later, here’s Big ‘E’s sick video from a kid who rips far beyond his years: You better … Continue reading VIDEO: 8 year old Evan Doherty lands 720 on vert! @evansk8r
Hawaii: More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls – #SurfReport
Makes me miss bows sooo much! VIA – ALOHA UPDATE More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls September 14, 2011 Filed under: Surfing Drew Wilkinson The South Shore reefs of Oahu were bombarded by surf at the beginning of September. The same swell that slammed into Teahupoo for the Billabong Tahiti Pro made it’s … Continue reading Hawaii: More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls – #SurfReport
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UCSB Student/Surfer – Body of Missing Man Found in Ocean
VIA – INDEPENDENT Body of Missing Man Found in Ocean Identified as 22-Year-Old UCSB Senior Mark Romasanta Tuesday, August 30, 2011 By Indy Staff The body of a 22-year-old Santa Barbara man, identified as Mark Andrew Romasanta, was discovered floating in the ocean near Campus Point Monday evening. Romasanta’s family reported him missing Sunday night, … Continue reading UCSB Student/Surfer – Body of Missing Man Found in Ocean
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Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell
VIA- Half Moon Bay Patch “California Dream” photo of Mavericks by Southern California photographer Fred Pompermayer. Credit: Kristine Wong Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell Big wave surf photographer reflects on successful fourth annual show in Half Moon Bay. By Kristine Wong 6:00 am It’s a modest-sized space, yet this year’s “Mavericks: … Continue reading Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell
VIDEO: Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks
Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks Although a major swell hit Hawaii last week that potentially could have been “Eddie size”, unfavorable wind and weather came along with it blowing out the surf. In this week’s update, Mark Healey hops a plane to Northern California and scores huge … Continue reading VIDEO: Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks
Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships: Online Registration Opens for 2012 Race on New Website
VIA – RED ORBIT Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships: Online Registration Opens for 2012 Race on New Website March 1, 2012 Hundreds of SUP and prone paddleboarders from around the world to compete in 32-mile open ocean race. Website features new race art and new downloadable commemorative video. Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) March 01, 2012 Organizers of … Continue reading Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships: Online Registration Opens for 2012 Race on New Website
Perth beach closed as police hunt for suspected shark victim
VIA – HERALD SUN VIDEO: Shark may have taken WA swimmer, police Perth beach closed as police hunt for suspected shark victim The Australian, Perth Now October 11, 2011 11:35AM A WHITE pointer shark is suspected of attacking a man missing off a Perth beach, after police found his bathers. .Police divers found the man’s … Continue reading Perth beach closed as police hunt for suspected shark victim