Amanda Lulham From:The Daily Telegraph February 21, 201312:00AM Mark Richards with wife Jenny, arriving on the red carpet for the annual Australian Surfing Awards. He was named Australia’s most influential surfer. Picture: Tim Hunter. Source: The Daily Telegraph IT WAS a 30-foot wall of water and Mark Richards was just a kid, just 17. … Continue reading Pioneer Mark Richards named Australia's most influential surfer
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British surfer sets new world record after braving crocodile-infested river to ride wave for 12.8 MILES
VIA – SWNS.COM February 22, 2013 | by SWNS Reporter A British surfer is on the crest of a wave after braving crocodile-infested waters to set a new world record – by riding a continuous wave for 12.8 miles. Adventurous Steve King, 48, balanced upright on his board for knee-shattering one hour and four … Continue reading British surfer sets new world record after braving crocodile-infested river to ride wave for 12.8 MILES
Network A’s Alana: Surfer Girl Season 2 Kicks Off With Alana Blanchard Modeling in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
VIA – MARKETWIRE February 18, 2013 12:46 ET “Alana: Surfer Girl” Is a 10-Episode Video Series Posting Each Monday on Network A NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – Feb 18, 2013) – Today Network A, the online action sports channel, releases the first episode of “Alana: Surfer Girl,” season two starring professional surfer … Continue reading Network A’s Alana: Surfer Girl Season 2 Kicks Off With Alana Blanchard Modeling in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
Hawaii: High surf advisory extended for east shores #SurfReport
VIA – KHON Published: 2/19 3:22 pm Updated: 2/19 3:24 pm The National Weather Service has extended its high surf advisory for east-facing shores across the state. Strong trade winds will continue to bring elevated and rough surf to east shores. Surf is expected between seven and 10 feet with occasional higher sets. Beach goers … Continue reading Hawaii: High surf advisory extended for east shores #SurfReport
San Luis Obispo: High surf advisory remains in effect from 10 PM this eve to 10 PM PST Wed 10-18' #SurfReport
VIA – KSBY High surf advisory remains in effect from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday Posted: Feb 19, 2013 12:01 PM by Dave Hovde Surf height 10 to 16 feet with local max sets to 18 feet possible for west and northwest facing beaches of San Luis Obispo and western Santa … Continue reading San Luis Obispo: High surf advisory remains in effect from 10 PM this eve to 10 PM PST Wed 10-18' #SurfReport
Bethany Hamilton to drive in Moroccan rally
VIA – ADELAIDE NOW Shark victim surfer Bethany Hamilton to drive in Moroccan rally Shark victim Bethany Hamilton is going to compete in a rally. Source: The Daily Telegraph SHARK victim Bethany Hamilton will leave the Australian coast behind and head for the desert next month, putting her surfing career on hold to … Continue reading Bethany Hamilton to drive in Moroccan rally
VIDEO: Hawaii woman hitches ride on Great White shark
VIA – WAFB Posted: Feb 18, 2013 11:44 AM PST <em>Monday, February 18, 2013 2:44 PM EST</em>Updated: Feb 19, 2013 11:22 AM PST <em>Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:22 PM EST</em> By Nicole Bento – email By Keoki Kerr – bio | email HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Stunning underwater video of a Hawaii-based shark conservationist petting and … Continue reading VIDEO: Hawaii woman hitches ride on Great White shark
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Why Surfing Localism Violates Our Civil Liberties
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ANOTHER SHARK ATTACK??? Russian swimmer alive after rare shark attack
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Matt Garrett, Boston Man, Spots Great White Shark In North Carolina (VIDEO)
VIA HUFF POST Matt Garrett, Boston Man, Spots Great White Shark In North Carolina (VIDEO) First Posted: 11/30/11 05:17 PM ET Updated: 12/ 1/11 09:48 AM ET The North Carolina coast may not be the first place you would expect to see a great white shark, but it does happen. Matt Garrett, a Boston, Massachusetts … Continue reading Matt Garrett, Boston Man, Spots Great White Shark In North Carolina (VIDEO)
TV report into surf death condemned
VIA – NEWS.COM AUSTRALIA TV report into surf death condemned AAP April 02, 2012 10:26AM SURF Life Saving Queensland’s president has condemned a television report on the death of Matthew Barclay, 14, during last week’s national championships on the Gold Coast. A report on the Seven Network’s Sunday Night program questioned whether Surf … Continue reading TV report into surf death condemned