Innovations of Hobie Exhibition Innovations of Hobie Exhibition To kick-off its new rotating exhibition series, Surfing Heritage Foundation is excited to announce the opening of the exhibition The Innovations of Hobie. The beach lifestyle apparel industry in Orange County-arguably the epicenter of the industry-has largely built itself from the early innovations of Hobie … Continue reading Innovations of Hobie Exhibition
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Oahu Surf Report #SURFREPORT
VIA – HONOLULU CIVIL BEAT Oahu Surf Report Country: Holding the N+NNW. Sunset point and Pipe/Ehukai is 2-3’ and overall poo sideshore; Laniakea is 2-3+ with sideshores and breezy with showers. WEST: Holding N+S at 0-1’ with offshore trades. TOWN: down on small S-SE and tiny SSW ground swell today to 0-1 barely occas … Continue reading Oahu Surf Report #SURFREPORT
Hurricane Surfing – Nova Scotia’s free surfers search for dangerous waves — and keep them secret
via – the walrus Hurricane Surfing Nova Scotia’s free surfers search for dangerous waves — and keep them secret By Lyndsie Bourgon • Photography by Scotty Sherin Field Note • From the May 2012 magazine Hurricane surfer Nick Manos checks out the waves in Nova Scotia. Last september, Hurricane Katia made its way north … Continue reading Hurricane Surfing – Nova Scotia’s free surfers search for dangerous waves — and keep them secret
USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship
VIA YAHOO USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship By Killeen Gonzalez | Yahoo! Contributor Network – 5 hours ago On April 22, 2012 the shores of Panama’s Playa Venao were awash with talented, teenage surfers proudly representing their respective countries during the Dakine ISA World Junior Surfing Championship’s final round. Here’s … Continue reading USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship
PHOTOS: Gigantic Great White Shark Caught in Mexico
VIA – FOUNTAIN VALLEY PATCH Gigantic Great White Shark Caught in Mexico Great white shark taken by net on Sunday in the Sea of Cortez. Credit San Carlos Mexico online forum Fishermen had to tow the monster over 2 miles on a 22-foot panga to reach their destination. Credit San Carlos … Continue reading PHOTOS: Gigantic Great White Shark Caught in Mexico
SANTA CRUZ: Savannah Shaughnessy a finalist for Billabong XXL Girls Performance Award
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: Savannah Shaughnessy a finalist for Billabong XXL Girls Performance Award – Posted: 04/22/2012 01:30:47 AM PDT Santa Cruz’s Savannah Shaughnessy is a rising star in big wave surfing. Savannah Shaughnessy charges harder than you do. The 23-year-old Santa Cruz surfer recently received recognition … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Savannah Shaughnessy a finalist for Billabong XXL Girls Performance Award
Anger at 'Shark Men' after bodyboarder killed – A US documentary crew has faced a backlash online after revealing they 'chummed' the waters near the scene of a shark attack at a South African surf spot which killed a 20-year-old bodyboarder.
Looks like grounds for a lawsuit fing morons… VIA – NEWS NINE MSN Anger at ‘Shark Men’ after bodyboarder killed A US documentary crew has faced a backlash online after revealing they ‘chummed’ the waters near the scene of a shark attack at a South African surf spot which killed a 20-year-old bodyboarder. … Continue reading Anger at 'Shark Men' after bodyboarder killed – A US documentary crew has faced a backlash online after revealing they 'chummed' the waters near the scene of a shark attack at a South African surf spot which killed a 20-year-old bodyboarder.
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Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California
VIA – YAHOO Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California By Killeen Gonzalez, Yahoo! Contributor Network On March 28, 2012 surfers and fans alike will converge on the picturesque shores of Huntington Beach, California, for the start of the Vans Pier Classic. This year’s event will be presented by … Continue reading Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California
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FLORIDA: Surfing forecast for weekend of Feb. 17-19 #SurfREport
VIA – FLORIDA TODAY Surfing forecast for weekend of Feb. 17-19 12:01 AM, Feb. 17, 2012 Surfer Bob Freeman of Melbourne checks out the waves at 2nd Light Beach across from the PAFB main gate. / CRAIG RUBADOUX, FLORIDA TODAY Today The surf will run in the thigh- to waist-high range with clean … Continue reading FLORIDA: Surfing forecast for weekend of Feb. 17-19 #SurfREport
A SURFER has died after he was attacked by a Great White Shark in the sea off South Africa.
VIA – THE SUN – UK A SURFER has died after he was attacked by a Great White Shark in the sea off South Africa. By STAFF REPORTER Published: Today The 49-year-old man was bitten twice on the leg as he rode waves off Plettenberg Bay this morning. According to local reports, the victim spotted … Continue reading A SURFER has died after he was attacked by a Great White Shark in the sea off South Africa.
OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards
OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards By Kari HamanakaMonday, February 13, 2012 The Aliso Viejo-based Surf Industry Manufacturers Association’s Image Awards attracted representatives of nearly 800 apparel companies, retailers and others in the action sports industry last week. Companies in the apparel, shoe and surf products industries were honored in 16 categories. Brands from … Continue reading OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards
VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading
VIDEO: Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks
Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks Although a major swell hit Hawaii last week that potentially could have been “Eddie size”, unfavorable wind and weather came along with it blowing out the surf. In this week’s update, Mark Healey hops a plane to Northern California and scores huge … Continue reading VIDEO: Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks