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Surf-forecasting pioneer Collins dies

VIA – ESPN Frank Quirarte – RIP Sean Collins, 1952-2011. Surf-forecasting pioneer Collins dies By Jake Howard ESPN.com Archive The surf world is in mourning Monday evening as word of Surfline founder Sean Collins’ passing is reverberating around the globe. Collins died Monday afternoon near his home in Seal Beach, Calif., according to the Orange … Continue reading Surf-forecasting pioneer Collins dies →

Santa Cruz 2011 Newsmaker: Jay Moriarity movie stirs up memories of surfing star

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Scottish actor Gerard Butler talks with people on East Cliff Drive as the crew filming ‘Of Men and Mavericks’ prepares to shoot a re-enactment of the Jay Moriarity memorial paddle-out at Pleasure Point on Oct. 14. 2011 Newsmaker: Jay Moriarity movie stirs up memories of surfing star Posted: 12/23/2011 11:17:56 … Continue reading Santa Cruz 2011 Newsmaker: Jay Moriarity movie stirs up memories of surfing star →

PHOTOS: Gerard Butler Surfing Mavericks

VIA – RADIO ALICE PHOTOS: Gerard Butler Surfing Mavericks butler_getting_into_ambulance Gerard Butler is in Half Moon Bay finishing up production for the upcoming movie “Of Men and Mavericks” due in theaters late 2012. During filming yesterday the famous surf break send Butler to the Stanford Medical Center after a “near death” experience. A very big … Continue reading PHOTOS: Gerard Butler Surfing Mavericks →

Actor Gerard Butler rescued at Mavericks while shooting surf film

VIA – LA NOW Actor Gerard Butler rescued at Mavericks while shooting surf film December 19, 2011 | 10:41pm Actor Gerard Butler, star of “Of Men and Mavericks,” had to be rescued at Mavericks while filming a scene at the famed big-wave surfing spot. Butler, 42, was pulled underwater and swept over a rocky reef … Continue reading Actor Gerard Butler rescued at Mavericks while shooting surf film →

Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey

VIA – MONTEREY HERALD Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings ‘Art, Activism and the Ocean’ to Monterey By MARC CABRERA Herald Staff Writer Posted: 12/13/2011 01:29:37 AM PST Updated: 12/13/2011 03:47:41 PM PST Once upon a time, Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd had his sights set on a career in oceanography. “I grew up surfing, and … Continue reading Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey →

Surfer Anthony Ruffo admits to drug sales, other charges

VIA – MERCURY Surfer Anthony Ruffo admits to drug sales, other charges By Cathy Kelly – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 12/12/2011 07:14:18 PM PST Updated: 12/12/2011 07:18:16 PM PST SANTA CRUZ – Former professional surfer Anthony Ruffo pleaded no contest Monday to the three charges facing him, including sales of methamphetamine, placing himself at the … Continue reading Surfer Anthony Ruffo admits to drug sales, other charges →

The Go Big Project Announces Sal Masekela To Narrate "RUFFO" @SalMasekela

VIA- SHOOT ONLINE The Go Big Project Announces Sal Masekela To Narrate “RUFFO” Publicity Release Posted: December 03, 2011 00:05:52 EST A Documentary Film, About Surfing Legend Anthony Ruffo, To Premier In 2012 Santa Cruz, CA & HOLLYWOOD, December 02, 2011 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | — Action sports host Sal Masekela will narrate the … Continue reading The Go Big Project Announces Sal Masekela To Narrate "RUFFO" @SalMasekela →

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Mischaracterization of surfers

VIA – VC STAR   Mischaracterization of surfers   Posted January 30, 2012 at 9:28 a.m.   Re: Colleen Cason’s Jan. 29 column, “Surfs up in senate constest”: As a lawyer, environmental activist and lifelong surfer who grew up in Santa Barbara during the historic Unocal oil spill, I was both offended and shocked by … Continue reading Mischaracterization of surfers →

Wanted: Surfers for paddle-out scene for Jay Moriarity movie in Santa Cruz

VIa – MERCURY NEWS Wanted: Surfers for paddle-out scene for Jay Moriarity movie in Santa Cruz By Wallace Baine [email protected] Posted: 10/03/2011 04:51:00 PM PDT SANTA CRUZ — Surfers in Santa Cruz County generally don’t need much in the way of persuasion to get into the water. But next week, the producers of an upcoming … Continue reading Wanted: Surfers for paddle-out scene for Jay Moriarity movie in Santa Cruz →