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
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
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
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
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
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
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
None of the pros care about the rule, none of the fans so why does the ASP? They’re called rules, not laws and they could have found a way. The Tahitians wouldn’t have minded one more wildcard, the could have even run another trial during the waiting period and given the fans another reason to … Continue reading Why Bruce Irons will not compete in the Billabong Pro Tahiti
Shaun Walsh at Jaws – Ride of the Year Entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012 “Another angle of Shaun Walsh’s tubular encounter with a Jaws Monster Paddle beastly. Video by Wangdu Hovey. For more information see www.BillabongXXL.com”
VIA – AUSTRALIAN VIDEO: Bruce Irons opens up Bruce Irons battles heaviest wipeout of all ill Swanton From: The Australian February 11, 2012 12:00AM THE pain is real and everlasting. Bruce Irons was in Sydney for the Surfing Life Oakley Big Wave Awards and agreed to a chat at The Rocks on Wednesday afternoon, … Continue reading VIDEO: Bruce Irons battles heaviest wipeout of all