Category Archives: Surf Report

Surf grapevine latches onto North Shore fight

Ahhh! I was wondering when an article like this was going to be published!… VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Photo – Australian Kieren Perrow, oblivious to the shenanigans on shore, took out the Pipe Masters. Picture: Kirstin Scholtz/ASP Source: Getty Images Surf grapevine latches onto North Shore fight Fred Pawle From: The Australian December 17, 2011 … Continue reading Surf grapevine latches onto North Shore fight

Little known shark eats polar bears and reindeer

One uuugly dude… VIA – MNN Little-known shark eats polar bears and reindeer Divers recently dared to swim alongside this apex predator, which lives farther north than any other shark species and can grow larger than a great white. By Bryan NelsonWed, Dec 14 2011 at 7:58 PM EST GREENLAND SHARK: This apex predator has … Continue reading Little known shark eats polar bears and reindeer

Surfer Snapped Riding Monster Irish Waves

VIA- SKY Photo: Jayce Robinson was captured riding what is believed to be the largest wave recorded off Ireland’s shores on Tuesday Surfer Snapped Riding Monster Irish Waves ayce Robinson was captured riding what is believed to be the largest wave recorded off Ireland’s shores on Tuesday 6:24pm UK, Wednesday December 14, 2011 A surfer … Continue reading Surfer Snapped Riding Monster Irish Waves

Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey

VIA – MONTEREY HERALD Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings ‘Art, Activism and the Ocean’ to Monterey By MARC CABRERA Herald Staff Writer Posted: 12/13/2011 01:29:37 AM PST Updated: 12/13/2011 03:47:41 PM PST Once upon a time, Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd had his sights set on a career in oceanography. “I grew up surfing, and … Continue reading Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey

Record wave surfed in Ireland: Giant 20-metre high wave off Donegal

VIA – IRISH TIMES Giant 20-metre high wave off Donegal LUKE CASSIDY, JOANNE HUNT and TIM O’BRIEN The highest wave ever recorded in Irish waters formed off the coast of Donegal this afternoon, according to Met Éireann. The M4 weather buoy, positioned approximately 16km west of Rossan Point, recorded a maximum wave height of 20.4 … Continue reading Record wave surfed in Ireland: Giant 20-metre high wave off Donegal

Hawaii Surfers Surfing Past 60

Great article… VIA – HONOLULU MAGAZINE Photo: “I don’t feel 60,” says Laura Blears. In 1974, she became the first female surfer to challenge the boys at the pro level when she surfed in the prestigious Smirnoff Pro-Am. Hawaii Surfers Surfing Past 60 Silver Surfers: Meet five surf legends who, in their 60s and 70s, … Continue reading Hawaii Surfers Surfing Past 60