VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Shawn Dollar surfs his record wave at Cortes Bank. (Frank Quirarte) Less than two weeks after winning the Pacifico Paddle Award at the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards ceremony, Guinness has officially certified Shawn Dollar’s 61-foot wave at the Cortes Bank off California as a new World Record. The … Continue reading Shawn Dollar’s wave certified by Guinness Book of World Records as biggest ever paddle-surfed #SantaCruz #SurfReport
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Interview – Garrett McNamara: The ride of his life – 60 Minutes Interview
VIA – CBS May 13, 2013 8:42 AM Garrett McNamara, the legendary surfer who holds the world record for the tallest wave ever surfed, describes what it’s like to ride such a huge wall of water. He takes Anderson Cooper into the waters off Portugal where he rode that 78-foot wave … Continue reading Interview – Garrett McNamara: The ride of his life – 60 Minutes Interview
PHOTOS!: Mutant shark spurs bidding war on eBay – Sells for $10,600!!! #Shark
From the original eBay post: “This auction is for a preserved two-headed (dicephalic) bull shark fetus (Carcharhinus leucas). This is first and only known dicephalic bull shark in the entire world! This is not a live animal – It is a preserved specimen. The two-headed shark fetus discovered in Florida Keys waters is not a … Continue reading PHOTOS!: Mutant shark spurs bidding war on eBay – Sells for $10,600!!! #Shark
Rare Hawaii-made book to crown surfboard auction #Aloha
VIA – THE STAR ADVERTISER By Erika Engle POSTED: 08:06 a.m. HST, Apr 16, 2013 LAST UPDATED: 08:06 a.m. HST, Apr 16, 2013 The rare book “The Surf Riders of Hawaii,” hand-made by A.R. Gurrey Jr. between 1911 and 1915, and believed to be the first book on surfing, is being … Continue reading Rare Hawaii-made book to crown surfboard auction #Aloha
Hawaii: Surf expected to reach up to 20 feet on some shores #SurfReport
VIA – STAR ADVERTISER By Star-Advertiser staff STAR-ADVERTISER A strong northwest swell is expected to bring surf up to 20 feet to the north-facing shores of some islands and has prompted weather officials to post a high surf advisory for affected areas through 6 a.m. Saturday. POSTED: 10:10 a.m. HST, Feb 28, 2013 LAST … Continue reading Hawaii: Surf expected to reach up to 20 feet on some shores #SurfReport
Rihanna Goes Jet-Skiing With Pro Surfer During Birthday Holiday Out In Hawaii
Well we all know she likes bad boys lol… 22nd February 2013, 12:22 The ‘Stay’ singer was back to enjoying more extreme sports this week during her Pacific holiday. Rihanna enjoyed a spot of adrenaline-fuelled jet-skiing during her holiday break out in Hawaii this week. The ‘Where Have You Been’ singer has spent the … Continue reading Rihanna Goes Jet-Skiing With Pro Surfer During Birthday Holiday Out In Hawaii
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
Random Posts on Hawaii
USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship
VIA YAHOO USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship By Killeen Gonzalez | Yahoo! Contributor Network – 5 hours ago On April 22, 2012 the shores of Panama’s Playa Venao were awash with talented, teenage surfers proudly representing their respective countries during the Dakine ISA World Junior Surfing Championship’s final round. Here’s … Continue reading USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship
PHOTOS: Coco Goes Surfing While Ice T Chills on the Beach in Hawaii #OG
UPDATE: Surfboard-mounted Go Pro captures moments after shark bite in Hawaii
AnnaSophia Robb: ESPN X-Games Kick Off with Bethany Hamilton
9 Inspiring Videos about Health and Fitness – #3. Laird Hamilton – The greatest big wave surfer to have lived?
VIDEO: Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile – CBS NEWS
VIA – CBS NEWS Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile Overtime Staff 60 Rewind August 21, 2011 7:04 PM A post from “60 Minutes’” Braden Bergan: My family isn’t shy about giving me story ideas for “60 Minutes,” but my definite favorite was Lesley Stahl’s 2004 profile of big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton. The idea … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile – CBS NEWS
LIVE FEED CONTEST ON! BILLABONG PRO TAHITI AT TEAHUPOO!
"The Eddie" – Hawaii big wave surf contest called off #SurfReport
VIDEO: Kelly Slater considers retirement after 41st Billabong Pipeline Masters
VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay
VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay http://youtu.be/011Eo_ZqX10 Kelly Slater charged 20 ft. face waves in our backyard Feb. 6 2012. It was heaven until Kona winds ruined the fun. Normally surfers get towed-in, Kelly paddled out to practically enjoy the surf all to himself. He was joined by his friend Alex Grey, whose … Continue reading VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay