Category Archives: SF-San Mateo County

MAVERICK'S SURF REPORT: Large Swell to Hit Beaches Midweek, Hazardous Conditions Possible – Santa Cruz, Nor Cal #SurfReport

VIA – HALF MOON BAY PATCH Large Swell to Hit Beaches Midweek, Hazardous Conditions Possible Surf could be dangerous, especially on south-facing beaches surrounding Pillar Point Harbor and Gray Whale Cove State Beach. By Camden Swita 2:38pm Large waves from a storm system in the Southern Hemisphere are expected to reach the San Mateo County … Continue reading MAVERICK'S SURF REPORT: Large Swell to Hit Beaches Midweek, Hazardous Conditions Possible – Santa Cruz, Nor Cal #SurfReport

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

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

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

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

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