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Minds in the Water: A Surfer's Journey From Apathy to Activism

VIA – HUFF POST Minds in the Water: A Surfer’s Journey From Apathy to Activism Deborah Bassett Environmental Journalist and Nonprofit Consultant Posted: 04/ 6/2012 9:09 am More than five years in the making, Minds In The Water documents professional surfer Dave Rastovich and friends’ quest to protect dolphins, whales and their ocean environment. Filmed … Continue reading Minds in the Water: A Surfer's Journey From Apathy to Activism →

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Surfboard pioneer puts 'toothpick' in the rack

VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Surfboard pioneer puts ‘toothpick’ in the rack Fred Pawle From: The Australian April 07, 2012 12:00AM Surfboard shaper Bill Wallace with a replica Duke Kahanamoku. Picture: Glenn Barnes Source: The Australian WHILE the world’s best surfers were competing for the revered 51st Bells Beach surfing title this week, something equally historic … Continue reading Surfboard pioneer puts 'toothpick' in the rack →

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Can PacSun Surf Back To Profitability In Its Competition With Zumiez?

Great article, however, one just need to go in both stores to see what’s really going on… VIA – SEEKING ALPHA Can PacSun Surf Back To Profitability In Its Competition With Zumiez? April 5, 2012 | about: PSUN, includes: NKE, VFC, ZQK, ZUMZ Action-sports themed youth retailer Zumiez (ZUMZ) reported same-store sales April 4 for … Continue reading Can PacSun Surf Back To Profitability In Its Competition With Zumiez? →

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UPDATE: Surfboard-mounted Go Pro captures moments after shark bite in Hawaii

VIA – KITV Surfboard-mounted camera captures moments after shark bite Surfer shares video of ride to shore UPDATED 8:44 AM HST Apr 05, 2012 HONOLULU – When Cody Lopez went out to catch some waves Tuesday, he had his Go-Pro waterproof camera mounted to his surfboard. “It was really big day, and I thought I’d … Continue reading UPDATE: Surfboard-mounted Go Pro captures moments after shark bite in Hawaii →

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Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity'

VIA – HERALD SUN Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity’ Yasmine Phillips From: PerthNow April 06, 2012 2:08AM Shark warning signs were stolen from beach closest to where Peter Kurmann was fatally mauled by a great white on Saturday. Picture: Kerris Berrington Source: PerthNow SIGNS that warned of beach closures in the wake … Continue reading Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity' →

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Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board

I don’t think Kelly had anything to do with the security guards but hey, the Herald must have all the inside scoop… VIA – HERALD SUN Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board Andrea Hamblin From: Herald Sun April 06, 2012 12:00AM Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach This little kid was excited when he … Continue reading Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board →

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Hawaii Man Punches Shark in Face, ‘I’m Not Gonna Die Today’

Eh, Fish, u like beef o’ wha??? We go! VIA – ABC Hawaii Man Punches Shark in Face, ‘I’m Not Gonna Die Today’ Apr 5, 2012 9:06am By Amanda Carey (Image Credit: Courtesy of the Holley Family) Joshua Holley, 28, was surfing at his favorite spot off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii’s North Shore, when … Continue reading Hawaii Man Punches Shark in Face, ‘I’m Not Gonna Die Today’ →

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1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania

  VIA – JACKSONVILLE 1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania Bill Hixon in 1981. Posted: April 13, 2012 – 4:15pm  |  Updated: April 13, 2012 – 4:25pm By Matt Soergel Bill Hixon, who opened Hixon’s Surf Shop in Neptune Beach in 1964, just in time for the surfing craze sweeping the East … Continue reading 1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania →

18-foot-long shark spotted off Cambria coast – San Luis Obispo #SurfReport

That’s a dinosaur! VIA – SACBEE 18-foot-long shark spotted off Cambria coast The Associated Press Published: Monday, Sep. 5, 2011 – 8:53 pm CAMBRIA, Calif. — Officials say an 18-foot-long shark has been spotted in the waters off Cambria and are urging beachgoers to be careful. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said … Continue reading 18-foot-long shark spotted off Cambria coast – San Luis Obispo #SurfReport →