Category Archives: SF Bay Area

Actor chosen for Jay Moriarty role in new film "Mavericks" with Gerard Butler

I have really mixed feelings about this… VIA – DEADLINE Surf’s Up For Jonny Weston, Who Lands Lead In ‘Mavericks’ By MIKE FLEMING | Friday August 12, 2011 @ 8:43pm EDT XCLUSIVE: While Gerard Butler was announced as the big name in the Curtis Hanson-directed surf movie Mavericks, the lead role all the young actors … Continue reading Actor chosen for Jay Moriarty role in new film "Mavericks" with Gerard Butler

Santa Cruz: Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto – ESPN

VIA – ESPN Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto By Jake Howard ESPN Action Sports In very contestable 30-foot surf — assuming that “contestable” and “30-foot surf” aren’t a contradiction in terms — the Billabong Pico Alto went off today in Peru. In an international final it was Maverick’s veteran Peter Mel edging out … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto – ESPN

Mavericks Accidents Trigger Rethink on Jet Ski Ban

VIA – BAY CITIZEN Mavericks Accidents Trigger Rethink on Jet Ski Ban PHOTO: Russell Ord “A set of freak waves near Pillar Point on Jan. 22 nearly killed surfer Jacob Trette” Federal officials say San Mateo County is free to train volunteer surf rescuers who could operate within the marine sanctuary By John Upton on … Continue reading Mavericks Accidents Trigger Rethink on Jet Ski Ban

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

Santa Cruz Surf News: Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: Mel, H'dez represent Santa Cruz, Northern California

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: Mel, H’dez represent Santa Cruz, Northern California Posted: 08/07/2011 01:30:13 AM PDT It seems nowadays that you have to look long and hard for a feel-good story, especially in the world of sports. While the industry is seemingly crippled by scandals, holdouts, lockouts and other … Continue reading Santa Cruz Surf News: Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: Mel, H'dez represent Santa Cruz, Northern California

Jeff Clark's Mavericks Surf Company & Mavericks Family join forces to hold sole surfing contest at Mavericks!

VIA – HALF MOON BAY REVIEW Can’t we all just get a long? Yes…yes we can! Photo from Chris Nomad’s iphone… Surf groups coming together Posted: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 4:38 pm By Lily Bixler [ [email protected] ] Formerly fractured, the local surfing community appears to be forming a united front to approach the San … Continue reading Jeff Clark's Mavericks Surf Company & Mavericks Family join forces to hold sole surfing contest at Mavericks!

Surf Photo: Surfing under the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point – San Francisco

When I was a little kid this was one of the first places I wanted to surf, one of the most beautiful picturesque surfing spots in the world handsdown. Great photo with the cargo ship in the background… VIA – STAMFORD ADVOCATE The top social media savvy cities #1 San Francisco, CA Photo: George Nikitin … Continue reading Surf Photo: Surfing under the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point – San Francisco