VIA – SURFLINE April 1, 2012 Puerto Rican pro Gaby Escudero scalped at treacherous local spot, saved by pals By: Matt Pruett A secret spot is no longer a secret when it almost kills one of its best surfers. Then it’s a black diamond — a wave that can take care of itself, a wave … Continue reading Puerto Rican pro Gaby Escudero scalped at treacherous local spot, saved by pals
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TV report into surf death condemned
VIA – NEWS.COM AUSTRALIA TV report into surf death condemned AAP April 02, 2012 10:26AM SURF Life Saving Queensland’s president has condemned a television report on the death of Matthew Barclay, 14, during last week’s national championships on the Gold Coast. A report on the Seven Network’s Sunday Night program questioned whether Surf … Continue reading TV report into surf death condemned
Surf's up in Southern California #SurfReport
VIA – LA TIMES Surf’s up in Southern California April 1, 2012 | 4:42 pm Surfers along the Southern California coast caught some big waves Sunday thanks to a large west swell, and weather officials said a high surf advisory will continue until noon Monday. “The highest we got here was Ventura Harbor had … Continue reading Surf's up in Southern California #SurfReport
Dorian a big winner at inaugural Maverick's Festival
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Dorian a big winner at inaugural Maverick’s Festival (Raphael Solomon/Special to the Sentinel) By JULIE JAG Posted: 04/01/2012 01:30:55 AM PDT HALF MOON BAY — The chances of Shane Dorian receiving an invitation to compete in next year’s Maverick’s Invitational shot through the roof Saturday. The Hawaiian … Continue reading Dorian a big winner at inaugural Maverick's Festival
Bells Beach surfers square off with council
VIA – GEELONG ADVERTISER Bells Beach surfers square off with council Andrea Hamblin | April 2nd, 2012 Pictures: Bells Beach – 22 March, 2012 MEMBERS of Torquay’s surfing community have stepped up their fight to keep Bells Beach a surfing sanctuary, calling for collaboration not just consultation at a Surf Coast Shire Council meeting. The … Continue reading Bells Beach surfers square off with council
Surfers ride the waves in Lake Ontario #SurfReport
CP 24 Sat Mar. 31 2012 3:51:52 PM |Sandie Benitah, cp24.com Surfers ride the waves in Lake Ontario A surfer rides the waves on Lake Ontario at the Scarborough Bluffs on March 31, 2012. (Sandie Benitah/CP24) Windy conditions in Toronto kept most people away from the beach Saturday morning but dozens of surfers flocked … Continue reading Surfers ride the waves in Lake Ontario #SurfReport
Surfing champion Sally Fitzgibbons almost took a very different path to sporting glory
VIA – TELEGRAPH Surfing champion Sally Fitzgibbons almost took a very different path to sporting glory Lucas Townsend The Sunday Telegraph April 01, 2012 12:00AM Beauty and the beasts: Sally Fitzgibbons catches up with former schoolmate Brett Morris as she has a surf with him and his St George-Illawarra Dragons NRL teammates Mitch … Continue reading Surfing champion Sally Fitzgibbons almost took a very different path to sporting glory
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Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego
VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego An eclectic crew of surfing legends, shapers, and historians from Coronado and Southern California attended the weekend reception for the show, which continues through March. By Serge Dedina 5:45 am Coronado surfing historian John Elwell with the Simmons surfboards from his … Continue reading Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego
Photo shows Hawaii surfer riding turtle (VIDEO) JOB to be fined $13,000?
Filmmaker Killed in Shark Attack in New Zealand #SurfReport
PHOTOS!: Mutant shark spurs bidding war on eBay – Sells for $10,600!!! #Shark
From the original eBay post: “This auction is for a preserved two-headed (dicephalic) bull shark fetus (Carcharhinus leucas). This is first and only known dicephalic bull shark in the entire world! This is not a live animal – It is a preserved specimen. The two-headed shark fetus discovered in Florida Keys waters is not a … Continue reading PHOTOS!: Mutant shark spurs bidding war on eBay – Sells for $10,600!!! #Shark
Styrofoam collection in Oceanside to make surfboards
VIA – UT SAN DIEGO Styrofoam collection in Oceanside to make surfboards Written by Nathan Scharn 11:53 a.m., April 16, 2012 OCEANSIDE — Sandal and apparel company Reef plans to collect polystyrene foam, or Styrofoam, at Buccaneer Beach Thursday. The foam, commonly used for packaging items such as televisions or furniture, will be “up-cycled” … Continue reading Styrofoam collection in Oceanside to make surfboards
Boaters Cautioned As Whales Continue To Appear In SF Bay
Irene giving kite surfers ride of their lives
Surfing model rides new wave
Epic Maverick’s — But No Contest Yet
VIA – SF GATE Epic Maverick’s — But No Contest Yet If you were driving along the coast last Wednesday, you marveled at that most glorious sight for a big-wave surfer: a huge swell, not a cloud in the sky, and just the slightest wind out of the east. Maverick’s was perfect that … Continue reading Epic Maverick’s — But No Contest Yet