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Sally Fitzgibbons is a single-minded surfer since splitting from Josh Gibson

VIA – HERALD SUN Sally Fitzgibbons is a single-minded surfer since splitting from Josh Gibson Confidential reporters From: Herald Sun December 05, 2011 12:00AM Sally Fitzgibbons says her relationship with Josh Gibson was just a holiday fling. Herald Sun AUSTRALIA’s top female surfer Sally Fitzgibbons is riding the wave of single life. The stunning brunette … Continue reading Sally Fitzgibbons is a single-minded surfer since splitting from Josh Gibson

Kelly Slater – NY TIMES

VIA – NY TIMES Kelly Slater By KATE MURPHY Published: December 3, 2011 Kelly Slater is a professional surfer who recently won his 11th world title. At 39, he has won more major competitions and prize money than any surfer in history. Over his 20-year career, he has been the sport’s youngest and oldest champion. … Continue reading Kelly Slater – NY TIMES

Shark attack survivor questions care in Mexico – Sand, salt found in wounds after treatment at Mexican hospital

VIA – CBC Shark attack survivor questions care in Mexico Sand, salt found in wounds after treatment at Mexican hospital CBC News Posted: Dec 2, 2011 6:06 PM ET Last Updated: Dec 2, 2011 7:34 PM ET Nicole Moore was just grateful to be alive after Mexican doctors stitched up her bitten arm and sewed … Continue reading Shark attack survivor questions care in Mexico – Sand, salt found in wounds after treatment at Mexican hospital

'Soul Surfer' a truly inspiring story

VIA – TIMES TRANSCRIPT ‘Soul Surfer’ a truly inspiring story Published Saturday December 3rd, 2011 BY JANA GILES TIMES & TRANSCRIPT So, I finally watched the film Soul Surfer during our school’s Mystery Movie in support of Christmas Daddies. Comparing the book and the movie, for once I can’t just simply say that the book … Continue reading 'Soul Surfer' a truly inspiring story

The Go Big Project Announces Sal Masekela To Narrate "RUFFO" @SalMasekela

VIA- SHOOT ONLINE The Go Big Project Announces Sal Masekela To Narrate “RUFFO” Publicity Release Posted: December 03, 2011 00:05:52 EST A Documentary Film, About Surfing Legend Anthony Ruffo, To Premier In 2012 Santa Cruz, CA & HOLLYWOOD, December 02, 2011 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | — Action sports host Sal Masekela will narrate the … Continue reading The Go Big Project Announces Sal Masekela To Narrate "RUFFO" @SalMasekela

Former pro surfer on road to rehabilitation

Surfed with Joey many times over the years, hope he’s able to get stable… VIA – OC REGISTER Former pro surfer on road to rehabilitation Joey Hawkins of Huntington Beach shares the story of his downfall and recovery. | “Like” Huntington Beach Wave on Facebook to see more news, photos and conversation. Joey Hawkins riding … Continue reading Former pro surfer on road to rehabilitation

INCREDIBLE PHOTOS/VIDEO: First-ever British surfer caught on film taking to waves on home-made board… in 1929

VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Photo: Inventive: Lewis Rosenberg saw Australians stand up surfing and sketched a surfboard on a match box before using it to create his 8ft longboard Tally ho chaps! First-ever British surfer caught on film taking to waves on home-made board… in 1929 Experts say the two-hour video footage is a … Continue reading INCREDIBLE PHOTOS/VIDEO: First-ever British surfer caught on film taking to waves on home-made board… in 1929

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Mischaracterization of surfers

VIA – VC STAR   Mischaracterization of surfers   Posted January 30, 2012 at 9:28 a.m.   Re: Colleen Cason’s Jan. 29 column, “Surfs up in senate constest”: As a lawyer, environmental activist and lifelong surfer who grew up in Santa Barbara during the historic Unocal oil spill, I was both offended and shocked by … Continue reading Mischaracterization of surfers