VIA – PETE THOMAS OUTDOORS Alleged shark sighting at Swami’s surf spot stirs debate Was that really a large great white shark cruising through a wave, mere feet from unsuspecting surfers, at a popular Southern California beach last Wednesday? Or was it another species of shark, or something else entirely, depicted in a widely circulated … Continue reading Alleged shark sighting at Swami's surf spot stirs debate
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Billabong claims digital first
VIA – RAG TRADER Billabong claims digital first 06 Sep 2011 Iconic surfwear brand Billabong has become the first fashion retailer in Australia to trial a new type of interactive self-service technology in-store. The technology, developed by digital media company Yeapoint in partnership with online holiday service GoSea, allows customers to book and purchase last-minute … Continue reading Billabong claims digital first
O.C. surfers shine in NSSA opener
VIA – OC REGISTER O.C. surfers shine in NSSA opener Photo: Frankie Harrer of Malibu bashes a section Sunday during teh NSSA women’s division final at Oceanside. FRED SWEGLES, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Published: Sept. 5, 2011 Updated: 10:46 a.m. Twelve of 28 finalists and 2 of 7 division winners are from Orange County. Newport … Continue reading O.C. surfers shine in NSSA opener
PHOTOS: Gerard Butler takes out grom surfing in Malibu!
Check out the bottom set, Gerard takes out a grom (would make for a great caption contest lol! The girls keep telling us how much they love these and we look forward to seeing him capture the essence of Frosty in the new Mavericks movie, so here’s the latest from this weekend: VIA – JUST … Continue reading PHOTOS: Gerard Butler takes out grom surfing in Malibu!
Best 'The Wedge' Video Of the Year (So Far) – Surf, Bodyboard, Bodysurf #SurfReport Newport Beach
Sickest footage from this weeks monster Wedge sessions by Robbie Crawford:
Imperial Beach: Big Waves, Patchy Fog Expected Labor Day Weekend #SurfReport
VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH Big Waves, Patchy Fog Expected Labor Day Weekend The Labor Day weekend forecast calls for mild temperatures and huge waves. By Tom Roebuck 5:00am or IB, the unofficial final weekend of the summer season is expected to have patchy fog in the mornings that will give way to sunny skies, … Continue reading Imperial Beach: Big Waves, Patchy Fog Expected Labor Day Weekend #SurfReport
Cardiff 'Kook' marks Labor Day
VIA – NC TIMES ‘Kook’ marks Labor Day Posted: Friday, September 2, 2011 9:45 pm Cardiff’s “Kook” surfer statue was found dressed as a construction worker holding an American flag Friday. The statue of a young surfer, which has been targeted by pranksters since it was installed in 2007, also had a sign under it … Continue reading Cardiff 'Kook' marks Labor Day
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Shark falls from sky onto California golf course
VIA – AP This photo taken Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 and released by the San Juan Hills Golf Club shows a leopard shark that dropped out of the sky on the 12th tee at the San Juan Hills Golf Club in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. The 2-pound shark was apparently plucked from the ocean … Continue reading Shark falls from sky onto California golf course
Shark Sighting at Mission Beach Most Likely a Great White
VIA – CORONADO PATCH Shark Sighting at Mission Beach Most Likely a Great White The incident at Mission Beach Friday morning was the second sighting in two days. By Michelle Mowad 6:45pm A two-mile stretch of Mission Beach was closed again on Friday after a reported shark sighting by a surfer. Just a day earlier … Continue reading Shark Sighting at Mission Beach Most Likely a Great White
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Fish Off Crystal Cove May Have Ingested Radioactive Kelp After Fukushima, Study Finds
VIA – NEWPORT BEACH PATCH Editor Nisha Gutierrez-Jaime [email protected] Fish Off Crystal Cove May Have Ingested Radioactive Kelp After Fukushima, Study Finds “It’s not a good thing,” says researcher after discovery that a radioactive isotope of iodine was absorbed by kelp off Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar a month after the disaster in Japan. … Continue reading Fish Off Crystal Cove May Have Ingested Radioactive Kelp After Fukushima, Study Finds
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Salt Creek: 12th Annual Cosmic Creek Surf Contest Set for Oct 29 & 30
Killer Whales Spotted Heading for Long Beach
VIA – BELMONT SHORE PATCH Killer Whales Spotted Heading for Long Beach The orcas, actually large dolphins, were sighted Saturday afternoon headed south from Palos Verdes. By Patch Staff 5:12 pm A pod of orcas—commonly known as killer whales—was spotted Saturday afternoon, and may include “Chopfin,” a well-known transient orca who’s been seen … Continue reading Killer Whales Spotted Heading for Long Beach