VIA – VANCOUVER SUN Alberta man dies while scuba diving in ‘rough surf’ off Hawaiian coast Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police Calgary Herald April 12, 2012 7:48 AM William Savage, 59, of Okotoks, was with a scuba diving tour north of Honokohau when the incident occurred, police … Continue reading Alberta man dies while scuba diving in 'rough surf' off Hawaiian coast – Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police
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Santa Monica Surf School Wars: City's Top Surf Camp Pick Backs Out; Surf Academy Out, Too
After working with many cities on many projects, money talks and loyalty walks… VIA – SANTA MONICA PATCH City’s Top Surf Camp Pick Backs Out; Surf Academy Out, Too San Diego-based Surf Diva says it was ‘bullied’ by the camp that’s contracted with the city for 11 years—until now. By Jenna Chandler 1:09 pm It’s … Continue reading Santa Monica Surf School Wars: City's Top Surf Camp Pick Backs Out; Surf Academy Out, Too
Carlsbad Company Creates Supplements for Surfers & Sponsors Police Surf Team
VIA – CARLSBAD PATCH Carlsbad Company Creates Supplements for Surfers & Sponsors Police Surf Team Created by Nutrilys Del Mar, NUTRISURF is a sponsor of the Los Angeles Police Department Surf Team and Surf Coach USA founded by champion surfer, Sean Mattison. By Deanne Goodman April 10, 2012 NUTRISURF is a marine-based daily supplement program … Continue reading Carlsbad Company Creates Supplements for Surfers & Sponsors Police Surf Team
A life spent paddling and big wave surfing
VIA = RTE A life spent paddling and big wave surfing Updated: Wednesday, 11 Apr 2012 21:28 Al Mennie paddleboarded from Northern Ireland to Scotland to raise money for charity (photograph courtesy of Conn Osborne) By Tadhg Peavoy Email [email protected] Al Mennie, renowned big wave surfer, took on a different challenge this March. The 6f5’ … Continue reading A life spent paddling and big wave surfing
Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say
VIA – SAN LUIS OBISPO Published: 3:12 pm Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012 Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, authorities say By Katelyn Sweigart | [email protected] A Santa Maria man took a long, wobbly walk off the Pismo pier around noon Tuesday and had to be rescued by surfers, according to police. “The individual … Continue reading Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say
SANTA CRUZ: The Felton Woman Who Almost Drowned Met the Big Wave Surfers Who Saved Her
VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Smiles Credit: Shawn Hatjes/The Go Big Project The Felton Woman Who Almost Drowned Met the Big Wave Surfers Who Saved Her Action Sports Wire By Danny Keit April 5, 2012 The Felton Woman Who Almost Drowned Met the Big Wave Surfers Who Saved Her What could have been another makeshift … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: The Felton Woman Who Almost Drowned Met the Big Wave Surfers Who Saved Her
UPDATE: Surfboard-mounted Go Pro captures moments after shark bite in Hawaii
VIA – KITV Surfboard-mounted camera captures moments after shark bite Surfer shares video of ride to shore UPDATED 8:44 AM HST Apr 05, 2012 HONOLULU – When Cody Lopez went out to catch some waves Tuesday, he had his Go-Pro waterproof camera mounted to his surfboard. “It was really big day, and I thought I’d … Continue reading UPDATE: Surfboard-mounted Go Pro captures moments after shark bite in Hawaii
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Man dies paddleboarding
SUPing obviously has it’s share of enthusiasts and critics, the majority being the former rather then the later. One of the main issues some have with the explosion of standup paddleboarding, is simply that the majority of newbies into the sport have no concept of the real dangers that can occur, whether paddling into a … Continue reading Man dies paddleboarding
Hazardous surf of up to 30 feet expected to roll in today #Hawaii #SurfReport #Aloha
Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff
VIA – MERCURY NEWS Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff By Jessica M. Pasko [email protected] Posted: 04/19/2012 05:01:43 PM PDT Updated: 04/19/2012 05:01:45 PM PDT DAVENPORT — A 56-year-old man was rescued from a cliff after becoming stranded Wednesday night. The man was windsurfing in the Davenport Landing area that … Continue reading Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff
Shark fears force national triathlon competitors out of the ocean
VIA – SMH Shark fears force national triathlon competitors out of the ocean Courtney Trenwith April 3, 2012 – 10:30AM A fatal shark attack has led organisers of a national triathlon competition being held in Busselton this week to cancel the ocean swim leg. Almost 1000 students participating in either the national or local … Continue reading Shark fears force national triathlon competitors out of the ocean
#Hawaii: Surfer missing after catching 20-foot wave on Oahu’s North Shore #SurfReport #aloha
'Idiot' surfer sparks huge rescue operation after abandoning kit at sea and swimming to shore when he got into trouble
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Kite surfer drowned after getting caught in kelp off Malibu
VIA LA TIMES Kite surfer drowned after getting caught in kelp off Malibu A 28-year-old kite surfer drowned in Malibu after getting caught in a bed of kelp, a coroner’s official said Tuesday. Dante Torres, 28, was pulled from the water unconscious and not breathing by a lifeguard and was declared dead at … Continue reading Kite surfer drowned after getting caught in kelp off Malibu