Category Archives: Editorials

Surf and Skate Retailers Are Cautiously Optimistic

VIA – APPAREL NEWS Surf and Skate Retailers Are Cautiously Optimistic by Andrew Asch, Retail Editor September 09, 2011 Surf and skate retailers are optimistic post-recession, but the future is hazy. Call it the moment after the wipeout. Surf retailers have been seeing their sales rebound after several years of tough business during the economic … Continue reading Surf and Skate Retailers Are Cautiously Optimistic

Hurricane Katia to pummel Ireland #SurfReport

VIA – INDEPENDENT Hurricane to pummel country 160kmh winds and heavy rain expected By Alistair Grant and Allison Bray Saturday September 10 2011 IRELAND will be pummelled by Hurricane Katia from tomorrow night as forecasters warned of winds up to 160kmh causing building damage, coastal flooding, uprooted trees and transport chaos. Met Eireann was last … Continue reading Hurricane Katia to pummel Ireland #SurfReport

Big End of Summer Swell at San Clemente Pier Read more: Dana Point Times – Big End of Summer Swell at San Clemente Pier

VIA – DANA POINT TIMES Big End of Summer Swell at San Clemente Pier by Andrea Swayne Sep 09, 2011 These reader submitted photos were taken at the San Clemente Pier last week during the big swell sent our way by a storm in New Zealand. High surf brough waves in the 15- to 20-foot … Continue reading Big End of Summer Swell at San Clemente Pier Read more: Dana Point Times – Big End of Summer Swell at San Clemente Pier

Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation

These officers are completely out of line, fing fascists… VIA – SEA COASTLINE Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation Subsequent charges followed; trial date is Oct. 19 By North Hampton police say driver pulled over for surfboard violation [email protected] September 09, 2011 2:00 AM NORTH HAMPTON — A Hampton surfer spent Labor Day hanging ten … Continue reading Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation

Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego

VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches Surf contest delayed by pollution By Matthew T. Hall, Reporter – San Diego Mike Lee, Reporter – Environment Friday, September 9, 2011 at 9:24 a.m. All beaches north of Scripps Pier through Del Mar and Solana Beach have been closed for at … Continue reading Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego

Catching a Wave and Some Cash Off Long Island – NY TIMES

VIA – NY TIMES Catching a Wave and Some Cash Off Long Island PHOTO: Kelly Slater and Owen Wright, above, had met just two weeks before in the final of the Billabong Pro Teahupoo, with Slater winning in 12-foot surf. By MAX KLINGER Published: September 9, 2011 LONG BEACH, N.Y. — In crisp, overhead barrels, … Continue reading Catching a Wave and Some Cash Off Long Island – NY TIMES

VIDEO: Watch Michael J. Fox Show Off the Nike Air Mag on Letterman

VIA – GIZOMODO Watch Michael J. Fox Show Off the Nike Air Mag on Letterman Michael J. Fox showed up on The Late Show with David Letterman last night to officially announce the Nike Air Mag (aka the Back to the Future shoes). It’s Marty McFly himself, ladies and gentlemen! It’s heartbreaking to see the … Continue reading VIDEO: Watch Michael J. Fox Show Off the Nike Air Mag on Letterman