Category Archives: Los Angeles

VIDEO: Surfers in Venice Beach Save Baby Shark!

VIDEO: Surfers in Venice Beach Save Baby Shark! Words by – Chris Nomad September 24, 2011 Apparently the baby great white shark washed up near the Venice Beach Pier in Southern California today. After seeing the shark had caught some fishing line and a hook in the mouth one brave onlooker and a couple of … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfers in Venice Beach Save Baby Shark!

Case Hardened: Derek Dunfee

VIA – ESPN Photo: Jason Murray – Dunfee hits Maverick’s at dawn on a solo mission to get sized up without the crowd. Case Hardened: Derek Dunfee Sep 23 01:30 PM ET By Scott Hulet La Jolla’s Windansea beach is hallowed ground in the surf realm. The sport took root here in the forties, with … Continue reading Case Hardened: Derek Dunfee

WIn Lunch and Surfing with the Inspirational Soul Surfer, Bethany Hamilton, in Southern CA or Kauai, HI @BethanyHamilton

VIA – CHARITY BUZZ Enjoy Lunch and Surfing with the Inspirational Soul Surfer, Bethany Hamilton, in Southern CA or Kauai, HI Description The winner and a guest will enjoy a picnic lunch and surfing with the inspirational Soul Surfer, Bethany Hamilton, in Southern CA or Kauai, HI plus take home a signed copy of her … Continue reading WIn Lunch and Surfing with the Inspirational Soul Surfer, Bethany Hamilton, in Southern CA or Kauai, HI @BethanyHamilton

Hurricane Hilary strengthens off Mexico's Pacific – West Coast #SurfReport

VIA – AFP Hurricane Hilary strengthens off Mexico’s Pacific AFP) – 8 hours ago Hurricane Hilary strengthens off Mexico’s Pacific (AFP) – 8 hours ago MIAMI — Hurricane Hilary strengthened Thursday off the southwestern Pacific coast of Mexico, threatening to punish coastal areas with strong winds and heavy surf, forecasters said. Hilary, a Category Two … Continue reading Hurricane Hilary strengthens off Mexico's Pacific – West Coast #SurfReport

Buff Gerard Butler masters dangerous surf for new movie 'Mavericks'

VIA – USA TODAY Buff Gerard Butler masters dangerous surf By Susan Wloszczyna, USA TODAY It’s been a toner, tanner and leaner Gerard Butler doing promotion rounds for his new film, Machine Gun Preacher, that opens Friday. More: ‘Machine Gun Preacher’ is a love story The 6-foot-2 Scotsman’s new physique as well as his sun-kissed … Continue reading Buff Gerard Butler masters dangerous surf for new movie 'Mavericks'

Riding with the king – Kelly Slater

VIA ESPN Riding with the king Kelly Slater eyeing potential Hurley Pro title as he rolls through round four By Jake Howard ESPN Action Sports Updated: September 20, 2011, 11:36 PM ET Adriano, you fool! Don’t you know you don’t give the champ reason to try. We had a perfectly good little surf contest going … Continue reading Riding with the king – Kelly Slater

Leven Rambin Takes Lead Female Role In 'Mavericks' Movie Along Side Gerard Butler

VIA – COMING SOON Leven Rambin Takes Mavericks September 20, 2011 Leven Rambin has signed on to play the female lead opposite Gerard Butler and Jonny Weston in the upcoming Mavericks, Variety reports. Butler stars as Rick “Frosty” Hesson, the mentor who trained the late surf phenomenon Jay Moriarty (Weston), in the Walden Media drama. … Continue reading Leven Rambin Takes Lead Female Role In 'Mavericks' Movie Along Side Gerard Butler