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A Paddle Out for Beth Kilpatrick, Half Moon Bay Surfer and Swordfighter

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

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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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