Category Archives: Editorials

asp international, Commentary, Editorials, South Africa surfing report, Surf Fitness, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, World Wide

Jordy Smith's family upset over decision to rerun round three heat

VIA – CAPE TIMES – SOUTH AFRICA Top surfer’s family upset over decision to rerun round three heat August 30 2011 at 12:14pm Kwanele Butana THE mother of world surfing sensation Jordy Smith has criticised the decision by the international surfing governing body, Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), to order a rerun of the Billabong … Continue reading Jordy Smith's family upset over decision to rerun round three heat →

asp international, Commentary, East Coast Surf Report, Editorials, nj surf report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, United States, USA

World's Top Surfers Hit New York For $1M Purse

And my mom told me surfing was a waste of time lol… VIA – KSBW World’s Top Surfers Hit New York For $1M Purse POSTED: 11:35 am PDT August 29, 2011 UPDATED: 12:39 pm PDT August 29, 2011 LONG BEACH, N.Y. — How about the timing? Some of the world’s greatest surfers arrived early in … Continue reading World's Top Surfers Hit New York For $1M Purse →

Australia, Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, surfing conditions, Surfing News

Shark spooked locals before fatal attack

VIA – BRISBANE TIMES Shark spooked locals before fatal attack Bridie Jabour August 30, 2011 – 4:49PM A man’s body was mauled by tiger sharks in waters avoided by locals because the predators had been circling since a whale carcass was discovered in the area a few weeks ago. A crocodile had also taken up … Continue reading Shark spooked locals before fatal attack →

Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, santa cruz surf report, SF Bay Area, SF-San Mateo County, Surfing News, United States, USA, West Coast Surf Reports

Humpback hangs out off Santa Cruz shoreline

I’ve seen this dude a couple times, it’s really amazing… VIA – MERCURY NEWS Humpback hangs out off Santa Cruz shoreline By Chelsea Hawkins Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 08/29/2011 05:16:50 PM PDT Updated: 08/29/2011 10:18:17 PM PDT The adult humpback whale, first spotted in July, has been seen in shallow water near Main Beach in … Continue reading Humpback hangs out off Santa Cruz shoreline →

Asia, Commentary, Editorials, Europe, Humanity, Science, Surf Report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, World Wide

Bear Attacked By Shark In Russia, Paws Chewed Off

Worlds going into complete chaos, sharks attacking bears, wtf??? VIA – GLOBAL VOICE ONLINE Russia: Shark Attacks in Vladivostok Posted 29 August 2011 22:11 GMT News of shark attacks normally come from places like Australia, California, Hawaii, or Florida. Even though these attacks do not occur that often, most people are terrified of sharks. Moreover, … Continue reading Bear Attacked By Shark In Russia, Paws Chewed Off →

Art & Music, asp international, Commentary, East Coast Surf Report, Editorials, nj surf report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, United States, USA, World Wide

Protest Planned Amidst Rumored Quiksilver Cancellation – Quiksilver Pro NY

VIA – LONG BEACH PATCH Protest Planned Amidst Rumored Quiksilver Cancellation Unsound Surf will host a silent protest outside of city hall at 9 a.m. By Matthew Hogan 1:09am Monday’s announcement by Long Beach City Manager Charles Theofan that the Quiksilver Pro New York’s festival portion had been canceled may have been just a preview … Continue reading Protest Planned Amidst Rumored Quiksilver Cancellation – Quiksilver Pro NY →

Commentary, East Coast Surf Report, Editorials, Media, Surf Report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing pictures, Surfing reports, United States, USA

Most dramatic photos from Hurricane Irene

VIA – CT POST Most dramatic photos from Hurricane Irene A surfer passes the broken end of the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier in Emerald Isle, N.C. on August 28, 2011 showing the destructive power of Hurricane Irene. The storm that spent 12-hours scouring the coast killed at least five people, brought pockets of flooding that … Continue reading Most dramatic photos from Hurricane Irene →

Random Posts on Editorials

Hurricane Irene's first Florida death? Surfer killed off Volusia coast

VIA – ORLANDO SENTINEL Hurricane Irene’s first Florida death? Surfer killed off Volusia coast A 55-year-old surfer was killed off the Volusia County coast on Saturday, Beach Patrol said. By Jeff Weiner, Orlando Sentinel 5:04 p.m. EDT, August 27, 2011 Though the storm is now well north of the Sunshine State, Hurricane Irene may have … Continue reading Hurricane Irene's first Florida death? Surfer killed off Volusia coast →

HEALTH ADVISORY: Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego #SurfReport

VIA – LA JOLLA PATCH Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego The Department of Environmental Health has issued a general advisory for the coastal waters of San Diego County due to contamination by urban runoff following the rains this weekend. By Michelle Mowad 11:01am The Department of Environmental Health warns swimmers, surfers and … Continue reading HEALTH ADVISORY: Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego #SurfReport →