VIA – THE NATIONAL Tony Hawk swaps his skateboard for a Corvette Stingray Matt Majendie Sep 9, 2011 American Tony Hawk is the greatest skateboarder of all time and gained global notoriety when, in 1999, he performed the first 900 on his board – the equivalent to two-and-a-half revolutions in the air (900 degrees). At … Continue reading Tony Hawk swaps his skateboard for a Corvette Stingray
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Hurricane Katia Surfing Photos From Today – Florida #SurfReport
VIA – GULFSTER For all the photos and information on the Florida East Coast Surf Report go here: http://www.gulfster.com/Daily/2011PictureGallery/090811ec/
British Man Paddleboards Entire Length Of Mississippi River 2300 Miles!
And he did it in British style lol… VIA – INQUISTR British Man Paddleboards Entire Length Of Mississippi River Dave Cornthwaite has conquered the Mississippi, all 2,300-plus miles and he’s managed to do it on nothing more than a paddleboard. The British man set out on his trip two-and-a-half months ago, completing his adventure just … Continue reading British Man Paddleboards Entire Length Of Mississippi River 2300 Miles!
Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer – Long Island NY #SurfReport
VIA – NEWS DAY Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer Published: September 8, 2011 10:40 PM By BILL MASON [email protected] Rescuers were unable to locate a surfer missing in treacherous ocean waters off Gilgo Beach Thursday, officials said, despite several hours of searching. The 30-year-old surfer, whose name was not released, was reported to be … Continue reading Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer – Long Island NY #SurfReport
Kristopher Tom's exhibit at Bloomingdale's in Santa Monica features vintage surfboards from the 1980s
I love 80’s shapes… VIA – MAR VISTA PATCH Kristopher Tom’s exhibit at Bloomingdale’s in Santa Monica features vintage surfboards from the 1980s. Mar Vista Resident’s ‘Epic Eighties’ Surfboard Retrospective By Sharon Cotal 10:00am Local surfers and other beach lovers will be stoked about an exhibit coming to Bloomingdale’s Santa Monica called “The Epic Eighties,” … Continue reading Kristopher Tom's exhibit at Bloomingdale's in Santa Monica features vintage surfboards from the 1980s
Surfers For Cetaceans – Making Waves for Dolphins and Whales
VIA – SEATTLE PI Surfers For Cetaceans – Making Waves for Dolphins and Whales This photo, with its clear message, is just one of over twelve thousand appearing in the Surfers For Cetaceans (S4C) website, and that number will doubtless continue to grow as people everywhere learn about their Visual Petition. Dubbed “A global petition … Continue reading Surfers For Cetaceans – Making Waves for Dolphins and Whales
Scientists refute report on capture of great white shark in Primorye – Shark still on loose
VIA – NEWS BCM Scientists refute report on capture of great white shark in Primorye Scientists refute the information about the capture of a five-meter great white shark in Primorye. Yesterday, a local paper published a photo of a huge shark caught by fishermen. Scientists claim that the photo taken is a montage. In fact, … Continue reading Scientists refute report on capture of great white shark in Primorye – Shark still on loose
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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
Swimmer Missing off Surfside Amid High Surf and Strong Rip Currents – #SurfReport
VIA – LOS ALIMITOS PATCH Swimmer Missing off Surfside Amid High Surf and Strong Rip Currents The search will continue through the night for a 26-year-old swimmer last seen 200 yards from shore at 6 p.m. By Paige Austin August 31, 2011 A swimmer who went missing off the coast of Seal Beach is battling … Continue reading Swimmer Missing off Surfside Amid High Surf and Strong Rip Currents – #SurfReport
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Shark sighting at Sawtell beach
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Kite surfer drowned after getting caught in kelp off Malibu
VIA LA TIMES Kite surfer drowned after getting caught in kelp off Malibu A 28-year-old kite surfer drowned in Malibu after getting caught in a bed of kelp, a coroner’s official said Tuesday. Dante Torres, 28, was pulled from the water unconscious and not breathing by a lifeguard and was declared dead at … Continue reading Kite surfer drowned after getting caught in kelp off Malibu
Eight shark sightings close WA beaches
VIA – NINE MSN Eight shark sightings close WA beaches 15:18 AEST Sun Dec 18 2011 Multiple shark sightings close to shore in Western Australia’s southwest have forced the closure of some beaches. Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) says Bunbury and Dalyellup beaches were closed on Sunday morning after eight sharks were sighted between 30m … Continue reading Eight shark sightings close WA beaches
Hawaii: High surf advisory extended for east shores #SurfReport
Hurricane Irene to slam Maryland shore; evacuations ordered in Ocean City
Maverick's opening window pushed back to January
VIA – SF GATE Maverick’s opening window pushed back to January Bruce Jenkins, Chronicle Columnist Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (11-30) 15:06 PST — Among the surfers who live for a Northern California winter, it’s almost inconceivable that the month of December could pass without big, Maverick’s-style waves. That has become a distinct possibility, however, forcing … Continue reading Maverick's opening window pushed back to January