VIA – NEWS TALK ZB By: Jacqui Stanford, | New Zealand News | Saturday December 21 2013 19:46 A surfer has been rescued in a bizarre incident near Gisborne, where he was hooked up in a contiki line and towed more than 500 metres offshore. The 25-year-old Frenchman was surfing at Wainui Beach around … Continue reading Surfer rescued in bizarre incident – #Fishing #NZ #SurfReport #Aloha
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SLATER’S BOARDS STOLEN ON EVE OF PIPELINE WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN
I’ve said before, I’ll say it again, I fing hate thieves… VIA – SURF EUROPE 05:45 14th December 2013 by Ben Mondy Thieves have broken into Kelly Slater’s rented home on the North Shore this week, stealing a fair chunk of his Pipeline quiver. The theft occurred before the second day of competition … Continue reading SLATER’S BOARDS STOLEN ON EVE OF PIPELINE WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN
Shark bites surfer near Cocoa Beach Pier #SurfReport #Aloha #Fishing #Florida
VIA – FL TODAY Dec. 10, 2013 Bobby Baughman was trying out a new surfboard when something grabbed his foot. He said he had been surfing near Cocoa Beach Pier this afternoon. He finished riding a wave, so he hopped off the board and dove underwater to let the next one pass over him. He … Continue reading Shark bites surfer near Cocoa Beach Pier #SurfReport #Aloha #Fishing #Florida
Top Big-Wave Surfers Unite to Promote Safety
VIA – NY TIMES Mavericks is a famous break in California. The big-wave surfers Kohl Christensen and Danilo Couto started the Big Wave Safety Summit in 2011 to honor Sion Milosky, who died at Mavericks. By TALYA MINSBERG Published: December 4, 2013 Surfers around the world descend every winter on the North Shore … Continue reading Top Big-Wave Surfers Unite to Promote Safety
Surfer Unaware He Had Been Bitten by a Shark #SurfReport #Australia #Aloha
VIA – DISCOVERY An Australian surfer received an unusual diagnosis when he went to hospital with cuts to his right hand and a gash on his leg — he had been attacked by a shark. An Australian surfer received an unusual diagnosis when he went to hospital with cuts to his right hand and a … Continue reading Surfer Unaware He Had Been Bitten by a Shark #SurfReport #Australia #Aloha
Kayak fisherman killed in Maui shark attack – #Hawaii #SurfReport #Aloha
VIA – HAWAII NEWS NOW Posted: Dec 02, 2013 1:05 PM PST Updated: Dec 02, 2013 4:22 PM PST By Rich Meiers – email MAKENA, MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) -A kayak fisherman was attacked and killed by a shark in waters off of Maui on Monday morning.This is the second fatal shark attack off of South Maui … Continue reading Kayak fisherman killed in Maui shark attack – #Hawaii #SurfReport #Aloha
Memorial paddle out for revolutionary #Hawaii surfer Buttons Kaluhiokalani #Legend #Aloha
VIA – HAWAII NEWS NOW Posted: Nov 29, 2013 7:53 PM PST Friday, November 29, 2013 10:53 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 29, 2013 10:32 PM PST Saturday, November 30, 2013 1:32 AM EST By Lisa Kubota WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) – A memorial paddle out honored a revolutionary surfer in the spot where he learned to carve up waves. … Continue reading Memorial paddle out for revolutionary #Hawaii surfer Buttons Kaluhiokalani #Legend #Aloha
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Fisherman, son survive shark attack
Busy week… VIA – ABS CBN NEWS Fisherman, son survive shark attack Posted at 08/17/2011 9:37 PM | Updated as of 08/17/2011 9:43 PM MANILA, Philippines – A fisherman and his son were rescued by authorities in Antique after being stranded at sea for a week. Gerry Malabago said his fishing vessel, with his son … Continue reading Fisherman, son survive shark attack
Op-Ed: Pilot whale 'Sully' dies at SeaWorld San Diego
Surfers pay respects to fallen Virginia Beach SEAL with paddleout
PHOTO – Shark bites surfer at Crescent Beach – Rare attack likely from 6-foot shark – #SurfReport East Coast
Pinoys in UAE mourn death of kite-surfer
VIA- GMA NETWORK Pinoys in UAE mourn death of kite-surfer March 16, 2012 1:10pm Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mourned the death of a kababayan who was based in Dubai but died in a kite-surfing incident while on vacation in the United States. Condolences poured in for Dante Torres, including on his Facebook … Continue reading Pinoys in UAE mourn death of kite-surfer
Maori broadcaster, surfer and te reo advocate Te Kauhoe Wano died on Friday at the age of 49.
License to #Surf: Durban #SA Enforces Surfing Restrictions From Overcrowded Breaks…
Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer – Long Island NY #SurfReport
VIA – NEWS DAY Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer Published: September 8, 2011 10:40 PM By BILL MASON [email protected] Rescuers were unable to locate a surfer missing in treacherous ocean waters off Gilgo Beach Thursday, officials said, despite several hours of searching. The 30-year-old surfer, whose name was not released, was reported to be … Continue reading Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer – Long Island NY #SurfReport
Kelly Slater & Other Celebrities Donate Items for Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon
VIA – GOOGLE NEWS / AFP Celebrities donate items for Wheldon auction (AFP) – 6 hours ago INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Celebrities from across American sports and Hollywood have donated items for an auction to benefit the family of the late Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, IndyCar announced on Friday. The 33-year-old Englishman, who won his … Continue reading Kelly Slater & Other Celebrities Donate Items for Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon