VIA PR WEB The Underwater Photography Guide is pleased to announce that the prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2013 will be accepting images between August 6 and November 10, 2013. “Ocean Art is a prestigious competition for underwater photographers,” says Martin Edge, one of 4 contest judges and author of the most respected … Continue reading 2013 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition Announced; over $75,000 in Prizes Will Be Awarded #Photography #SurfReport
VIA – HUFF POST Posted: 08/05/2013 1:44 pm EDT Two separate serious shark attacks off the coast of Oahu and Maui in Hawaii last week have closed beaches and terrified swimmers. The victims of both attacks are recovering, and each recently described the scary incidents to local news media. The first attack, on July … Continue reading Maui Shark Attack Victim Speaks; Hawaii Attacks May Be Related To Tropical Storm Flossie #Aloha #SurfReport
be at peace Tommy… “ocean flows through the veins in our bodies and what is land but an ancient sea bed and surfers merely momentary visitors on a vast eternal voyage in an ocean of stars.” TH VIA – MERC NEWS/SC SENTINEL By Shanna McCord, Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 08/05/2013 10:21:48 AM … Continue reading Santa Cruz surfing icon Thomas Hickenbottom loses battle with cancer
wishing the best for AB and his family… VIA – SURFING LIFE Monday, 05 August 2013 Al Byrne, legendary surfer/shaper of the six-channel, is in hospital in Bali after suffering a motorbike accident near Jimbaran in Friday night. AB is reported to have suffered a severe skull fracture among other injuries and is … Continue reading Shaping Legend, Al Byrne In Coma
VIA – SPORTS GRID by Matt Rudnitsky | 11:50 am, August 2nd, 2013 Derek Rabelo was born blind, but wanted to become a surfer. He succeeded, and even surfed the infamously dangerous Banzai Pipeline in O’ahu, Hawaii. There’s not much to say here, except that this is an incredible story and you need to watch … Continue reading #VIDEO: Blind Surfer Surfs Infamously Dangerous ‘Pipeline,’ Inspiring Documentary Ensues #Inspiration #Aloha #SurfReport
http://youtu.be/LhuWooSAiRc by Dave Swanson August 3, 2013 3:00 PM On Aug. 3, 1963, the Beach Boys‘ fifth single, ‘Surfer Girl,’ hit the Billboard charts. The song would eventually make it’s way to No. 7. The single is significant in that it was the first Beach Boys release to be produced … Continue reading 50 Years Ago: The Beach Boys’ ‘Surfer Girl’ Hits The Charts
VIA – KHON Tracking Flossie: Photos taken by the wonderful viewers of KHON2 The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf warning for east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui. There is also a high surf advisory for east facing shores of Big Island. Rough and choppy surf associated … Continue reading #Hawaii: High surf warnings and advisory for east facing shores #SurfReport #Aloha
VIA – HAWAII NEWS NOW Hawaii shark attack victim to go on ‘Today’ Posted: Oct 28, 2011 11:22 PM EDT Updated: Oct 28, 2011 11:22 PM EDT HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Oahu born surfer, Bobby Gumm survived a close call with a Great White Shark off the Oregon coastline last week. Gumm who grew up in … Continue reading VIDEO: Hawaii shark attack victim to go on 'Today'
VIA – RAW STORY By Agence France-Presse Thursday, March 7, 2013 15:36 EST A 4.5 tonne sperm whale that washed ashore in southern Spain died from ingesting large amounts of plastic sheets used in greenhouses on farms in the region, a scientist said Thursday. The whale, which came ashore last year on a beach … Continue reading Beached sperm whale in Spain dies after eating large amounts of plastic
VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE Shark bites surfer off New Smyrna Beach September 16, 2011 12:45 PM Posted in: News A surfer was bitten this morning as he paddled out on his board about a quarter mile south of the jetty at the 2800 block in New Smyrna Beach, said Capt. Tammy Marris. While the … Continue reading Friday: Shark bites surfer off New Smyrna Beach – #SurfReport
VIA – SUN SENTINEL Up to 15-foot waves expected this weekend in South Florida Weather system off the Carolinas sending high swells toward South Florida By David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel 4:40 p.m. EDT, November 4, 2011 Waves towering up to 15 feet will rake South Florida beaches this weekend, creating dangerous rip currents and threatening … Continue reading Up to 15-foot waves expected this weekend in South Florida #SurfReport