Category Archives: Editorials

Psych test for Stephanie Gilmore attacker

You don’t need a test, he’s f’ing nuts. But if you say he’s nuts then he isn’t liable…gawd I hate psychiatry. VIA – THE NORTHERN STAR Psych test for Gilmore accused 17th August 2011 A MAN accused of attacking champion surfer Stephanie Gilmore late last year will undertake a psychiatric assessment to see whether he … Continue reading Psych test for Stephanie Gilmore attacker

UPDATE: Shark attack victim loses both hands, in stable condition after surgery

Brutal… VIA – RIA NOVOSTI Far Eastern shark attack victim stable after surgery 04:41 18/08/2011 VLADIVOSTOK, August 18 (RIA Novosti) A man who was attacked by a shark while swimming near the Russian shores of the Sea of Japan was in stable condition after surgery, a spokesman for the regional center for disaster medicine said … Continue reading UPDATE: Shark attack victim loses both hands, in stable condition after surgery

Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked & Broke: Ventana Surfboard Co. a green splinter in Santa Cruz's chemical surfboard industry

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: Ventana Surfboard Co. a green splinter in Santa Cruz’s chemical surfboard industry Gretchen Wegrich Posted: 08/17/2011 03:15:47 PM PDT For a tribe with the reputation of being at one with mother nature, when it comes to equipment, surfers’ environmental report card has several embarrassing flaws … Continue reading Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked & Broke: Ventana Surfboard Co. a green splinter in Santa Cruz's chemical surfboard industry

An organic solution to the surf rash problem – VIA ESPN

I have been using this soap for 2 years now and it’s the only thing I use. At first I thought it was expensive, but in reality, I use the same soap for hair and skin and more importantly, you don’t need to use that much. One caution though, if use the one with peppermint, … Continue reading An organic solution to the surf rash problem – VIA ESPN

ANOTHER SHARK ATTACK??? Russian swimmer alive after rare shark attack

5 Shark attacks in one month…is this a record? VIA – NY POST Russian swimmer alive after rare shark attack NEWSCORE Last Updated: 10:13 AM, August 17, 2011 Posted: 10:13 AM, August 17, 2011 KHASAN, Russia — A shark chewed off the arm of a Russian swimmer in an extremely rare attack in the waters … Continue reading ANOTHER SHARK ATTACK??? Russian swimmer alive after rare shark attack

Blue Steel: Ben Stiller and wife Christine Hamilton Surf in Hawaii

Zoolander getting the gnar! VIA – DAILY MAIL From Blue Steel to Blue Crush: Surf’s up for Ben Stiller and wife Christine Hamilton as they take to the waves with his n hers boards By Holly Thomas Last updated at 7:07 PM on 17th August 2011 It’s the current celeb water sport of choice, and … Continue reading Blue Steel: Ben Stiller and wife Christine Hamilton Surf in Hawaii