VIA – HALF MOON BAY PATCH A Paddle Out for Beth Kilpatrick, Half Moon Bay Surfer and Swordfighter Family and friends gathered to say goodbye to the 29-year-old that passed away on August 10 of a brain aneurysm. By Kristine Wong 6:00am Beth Kilpatrick, Half Moon Bay resident who was born in Green Bay and … Continue reading A Paddle Out for Beth Kilpatrick, Half Moon Bay Surfer and Swordfighter
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New Photos! Gerard Butler Practices For New Maverick's Movie In Malibu
Looks like Frosty from Santa Cruz and some of the others involved in the movie are giving him some lessons so he doesn’t look completely ridiculous for the new Maverick’s movie…at least he’s got some good people on his side who know what they are doing. VIA – JUSTJARED For all the photos, go here: … Continue reading New Photos! Gerard Butler Practices For New Maverick's Movie In Malibu
Santa Cruz: Stand Up Paddle Surf – Rules of the Water
VIA – SUP CONNECT Stand Up Paddle Surf – Rules of the Water SANTA CRUZ, California – In a town where you are born with a surfboard in one hand, and a skateboard in the other, the surf culture in Santa Cruz California runs like a main artery through the heart of this small Northern … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Stand Up Paddle Surf – Rules of the Water
Nike 6.0 Concept Combines Surfing With Environmental Protection
VIA – PSFK Nike 6.0 Concept Combines Surfing With Environmental Protection By Yi Chen on August 24, 2011 Entrepreneur Dann Petty has put together a creative concept for Nike 6.0 called Surfca.li. The project aims to give surfers the chance to hit top surfing spots along the Californian coast while simultaneously learning how they can … Continue reading Nike 6.0 Concept Combines Surfing With Environmental Protection
Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy By STEPHEN BAXTER — Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 08/20/2011 12:54:04 PM PDT SANTA CRUZ – A few Santa Cruz County big-wave surfers squared off with officials from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary on Thursday in an ongoing … Continue reading Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy
Whale Swims Close Enough to Touch Santa Cruz Kayaker (Awesome Photo)
VIA – KION RIGHT NOW Whale Swims Close Enough to Touch Santa Cruz Kayaker SANTA CRUZ, Calif- A picture speaks a thousand words. With this picture, you can only imagine what the kayaker was thinking when a humpback whale swam under his kayak. “This was truly awesome…there’s nothing like it,” said avid kayaker David Swanger. … Continue reading Whale Swims Close Enough to Touch Santa Cruz Kayaker (Awesome Photo)
Santa Cruz: Local Surfers Take on NOAA, a Government Agency They Say is Out of Control
VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Local Surfers Take on NOAA, a Government Agency They Say is Out of Control Congress and Dan Rather have looked into abuses at the agency charged with monitoring the seas and atmosphere, but little has been done, they say. By Brad Kava August 18, 2011 When big wave surfers Jeff … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Local Surfers Take on NOAA, a Government Agency They Say is Out of Control
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Santa Cruz: Three Victims (Surfers) Rescued from Capitola Waters
VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Three Victims Rescued from Capitola Waters A Pleasanton man and with two surfers were rescued from the waters near Pleasure Point and Private Beach on Saturday afternoon. A 49-year-old Pleasanton man was picked up by rescue swimmers Saturday afternoon, after he was spotted struggling in the water around the area … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Three Victims (Surfers) Rescued from Capitola Waters
Sharks Tracked by Surfing Robot (there's an app for that)
A surfing robot is being used to track great white sharks off the coast of California, US, by marine scientists. Read full story http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/19287582
Epic Maverick’s — But No Contest Yet
VIA – SF GATE Epic Maverick’s — But No Contest Yet If you were driving along the coast last Wednesday, you marveled at that most glorious sight for a big-wave surfer: a huge swell, not a cloud in the sky, and just the slightest wind out of the east. Maverick’s was perfect that … Continue reading Epic Maverick’s — But No Contest Yet
Santa Cruz big-wave surf icon reveals the triumphs & tragedies of his life in new memoir #LiveLikeJay #Mavericks
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