VIA – PACIFICA PATCH Share: Oceana High School Gets a Mavericks Movie Makeover By Camden Swita 4:34pm An “Of Men and Mavericks” movie shoot occurred at Oceana High School Wednesday, Oct. 26. Credit: Candace McDonald “Of Men and Mavericks” cast and crew took over the east parking lot at Oceana High School Wednesday to shoot … Continue reading Share: Oceana High School Gets a Mavericks Movie Makeover
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Of Mavericks and Men: Hacienda Hosts Hollywood – San Mateo subs for Santa Cruz in biopic about famed surfer.
VIA – MENLO PARK PATCH Hacienda Hosts Hollywood San Mateo subs for Santa Cruz in biopic about famed surfer. By Rebecca Rosen Lum 8:03pm Students, residents, workers, and a businessman in suit and tie gathered in front of First Presbyterian Church building on Flores Street this afternoon, edging as close as crews would let them … Continue reading Of Mavericks and Men: Hacienda Hosts Hollywood – San Mateo subs for Santa Cruz in biopic about famed surfer.
SANTA CRUZ: White shark spotted from helicopter off Rio Del Mar #SurfReport
Snack time… VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL White shark spotted from helicopter off Rio Del Mar By STEPHEN BAXTER — Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 10/27/2011 05:45:00 PM PDT RIO DEL MAR – A white shark about 15 feet long was photographed from a helicopter on Wednesday about a quarter mile off Seacliff State Beach, shark … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: White shark spotted from helicopter off Rio Del Mar #SurfReport
AMAZING PHOTO: Humpbacks give kayaker a close up encounter off Seabright
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Humpbacks give kayaker a close-up encounter off Seabright Local photographer Paul Schraub, while on assignment for the Santa Cruz County Convention and Visitors Council, captured this photo of spy hopping whales in the Monterey Bay on Tuesday. (Paul Schraub/Santa Cruz County CVC) SANTA CRUZ — While working on a marketing … Continue reading AMAZING PHOTO: Humpbacks give kayaker a close up encounter off Seabright
Movie about Mavericks to be filmed in San Mateo on Thursday
VIA – SF EXAMINER Movie about Mavericks to be filmed in San Mateo on Thursday By: Bay City News | 10/27/11 12:09 PM Filming of a movie about the world-famous surf break Mavericks will shut down streets and restrict parking in parts of San Mateo on Thursday. Scenes for “Of Men and Mavericks,” which stars … Continue reading Movie about Mavericks to be filmed in San Mateo on Thursday
SANTA CRUZ: The O'Neill Cold Water Classic Starts Wednesday
VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH The O’Neill Cold Water Classic Starts Wednesday One of Northern California’s premier surfing competitions returns to Santa Cruz. You can watch it live at the link below. By Andrew Forgy 8:39pm Summer is coming to a close. Enthusiastic tourists, warm weather and the energy of live music at the Beach … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: The O'Neill Cold Water Classic Starts Wednesday
Tsunami Debris Floating Fast Toward Hawaii
VIA – DISCOVERY Tsunami Debris Floating Fast Toward Hawaii Analysis by Tim Wall Tue Oct 25, 2011 04:31 AM ET Millions of tons of debris washed out to sea by the tsunami that ravaged Japan in March is making its way across the Pacific faster than expected. Computer models originally estimated the first of the … Continue reading Tsunami Debris Floating Fast Toward Hawaii
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VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading
New custom wetsuit concept hits the market – 5 questions with Carapace Wetsuits cofounder Alex Wang #Video
MONTEREY: Surfer attacked by shark off Marina beach (Photos) #SurfReport
Santa Cruz big-wave surf icon reveals the triumphs & tragedies of his life in new memoir #LiveLikeJay #Mavericks
Curious spout theories about gray whale's plight – Klamath River California
VIA – MAIL TRIBUNE OREGON Curious spout theories about gray whale’s plight August 07, 2011 By Bill Varble for the Mail Tribune The problem with chasing wildlife stories is that animals can be hard to find. But if they’re 45-feet long with a habit of shooting geyser-like exhalations into the sky, not so much. The … Continue reading Curious spout theories about gray whale's plight – Klamath River California
Pro Surfer Erica Hosseini's Low-Calorie Pre-Workout Smoothie
Boulder Creek surfer launches surfboard fin business
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Boulder Creek surfer launches surfboard fin business By JENNIFER PITTMAN Posted: 11/26/2011 01:58:04 PM PST BOULDER CREEK – When Jerry Jett, 58, is not surfing, he is sketching geometric designs to adorn his handcrafted wooden fins and hoping an improving economy will boost sales at Jett Fin Co., a one-person … Continue reading Boulder Creek surfer launches surfboard fin business
SANTA CRUZ: Site of original O'Neill Surf Shop designated Point of Historical Interest
Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium
Another reason to get back to the Monterey Bay Aquarium!: VIA – CONTRA COSTA TIMES Great white shark caught off MDR has a new home From wire service reports Posted: 09/01/2011 01:51:12 PM PDT Updated: 09/01/2011 01:52:17 PM PDT A great white shark that was captured in Marina del Rey has a new home today … Continue reading Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium
North Bay woman saves son, then is swept out to sea in Costa Rica
VIA – MERCURY NEWS North Bay woman saves son, then is swept out to sea in Costa Rica By Julie Johnson The Press Democrat Posted: 11/04/2011 08:53:16 AM PDT Updated: 11/04/2011 12:12:52 PM PDT A runner and yoga teacher with a near constant smile, Rhiannon Hull’s lifelong athleticism may have given her the strength she … Continue reading North Bay woman saves son, then is swept out to sea in Costa Rica