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Cancelled Thurso surfing event leads to fears of wipeout

VIA – SCOTSMAN   Cancelled Thurso surfing event leads to fears of wipeout     Thurso is losing out to more traditional, Californian climes. Picture: Ian Rutherford Published on Thursday 16 February 2012 00:00 IT WAS the flagship event which put Scotland firmly on the world map as a surfing mecca along with the best … Continue reading Cancelled Thurso surfing event leads to fears of wipeout →

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VIDEO: What It's Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards

What It’s Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards   Waves that are big and challenging enough to earn a nomination for the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards coveted “Ride Of The Year” happen only a handful of times a year at some of the world’s most beautiful and … Continue reading VIDEO: What It's Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards →

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Germany’s top surfer tests Ireland’s waves

VIA – INSIDE IRELAND February 13, 2012 Germany’s top surfer tests Ireland’s waves By David Richardson Germany’s premier surfer was in Sligo last week to film a short series of online videos for surf enthusiasts. The videos will be seen by over 500,000 surf enthusiasts and potential holidaymakers all over Germany this year.   Organised … Continue reading Germany’s top surfer tests Ireland’s waves →

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After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years

  After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years. The partnership between Rip Curl and Pierre Louis Costes it’s a long and beautiful story. Supported since 2002 by the Australian brand, PL has been able to focus on his passion and training with only one goal: to become … Continue reading After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years →

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Ireland to Showcase 'Planet's Biggest Waves' on 2012 Kite Surf Tour

VIA – AFLOAT IE     Ireland to Showcase ‘Planet’s Biggest Waves’ on 2012 Kite Surf Tour Sunday, 05 February 2012 12:05 #KITESURFING – Ireland will be one of four stops on the 2012 Kite Surf Pro World Championship Tour to decide the best wave kitesurfers in the world, Surfer Today reports. Kicking off in … Continue reading Ireland to Showcase 'Planet's Biggest Waves' on 2012 Kite Surf Tour →

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'Titanic'-like scene: Passengers recount panic on cruise ship that ran aground off Italy

VIA – MSNBC ‘Titanic’-like scene: Passengers recount panic on cruise ship that ran aground off Italy Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy By NBC, msnbc.com staff and news services NBC’s Claudio Lavanga reports. PORTO SANTO STEFANO, Italy — Survivors from a luxury cruise ship that ran aground and tipped … Continue reading 'Titanic'-like scene: Passengers recount panic on cruise ship that ran aground off Italy →

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79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here… →