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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'

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

Santa Cruz: Hollywood Surf Movie 'Mavericks' Seeks Local Extras: Surfers and Families

VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Hollywood Surf Movie Seeks Local Extras: Surfers and Families The movie about surfer Jay Moriarity will be filming in Santa Cruz mid-October. By Brad Kava 4:03pm A movie about Santa Cruz big wave surfer Jay Moriarity, who died at the age of 22, is seeking extras to be in scenes … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Hollywood Surf Movie 'Mavericks' Seeks Local Extras: Surfers and Families

Feds block Jet Skis at Ocean Beach surfing contest – Rip Curl Pro Ocean Beach, San Francisco

VIA – OCEAN BEACH BULLETIN Feds block Jet Skis at Ocean Beach surfing contest Posted by Tom Prete on 9/15/11 Surfers in the Rip Curl Pro Search surfing contest scheduled for Ocean Beach in November will have to paddle out and catch waves just like the Kelly’s Cove locals, as the National Park Service has … Continue reading Feds block Jet Skis at Ocean Beach surfing contest – Rip Curl Pro Ocean Beach, San Francisco

Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack

Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack By BOB NORBERG THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:05 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:05 a.m. A shark attack at a popular Humboldt Bay surfing spot left a surfer shaken but unhurt and underlines that it is the time of year that … Continue reading Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack

Climate change threatens California beaches: study

VIA – AFP Climate change threatens California beaches: study (AFP) – 4 hours ago LOS ANGELES — Global warming could cost California beach communities hundreds of million dollars due to lost tourism and other income earned on the famously surfer-friendly coastline, a new study said. Storm damage and erosion will narrow beaches over the next … Continue reading Climate change threatens California beaches: study

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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