VIA – INDEPENDENT UK Asher Simons Saturday 09 November 2013 On the Hawaiian island of Oahu, it’s not the widely known sporting icons who are the most revered, but surfer Eddie Aikau. Surfing, invented by the ancient Hawaiians, was an integral part of Polynesian culture. Aikau took immense pride in his Polynesian heritage, and … Continue reading Sporting Heroes: Eddie Aikau, the bravest surfer of all #Hawaii #Aloha
ridiculous -ness… VIA – SC SENTINEL Sentinel staff report Posted: 11/08/2013 03:13:27 PM PST Santa Cruz surfer Zoltan Torkos’ most recent trick keeps knitting skateboarding and surfing closer together. His most recent trick in the water is what he’s calling a Darkslide Pop-Shuvit. The Darkslide term comes from flipping the board upside … Continue reading #VIDEO: #SantaCruz surfer Zoltan Torkos performs a Darkslide Pop-Shuvit
Quinn Gates felt a tug on his foot, then noticed a large chunk was taken out of his silicone swim fin — in what was believed to be a shark bite in Bay Head on Thursday afternoon. By Mike Frassinelli/The Star-Ledger Email the author | Follow on Twitter on November 09, 2013 at 7:00 AM, … Continue reading Shark bite suspected in Ocean County after teen surfer has chunk taken from swim fin #NJ #SurfReport #JerseyShore #NY
Is it better to know, or to not know… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eV-ZtpR1EU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUMve0enxQg
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED: 04:54 p.m. HST, Oct 31, 2013 LAST UPDATED: 03:35 a.m. HST, Nov 01, 2013 A male kiteboarder was bitten at about 3:19 p.m. Thursday by a shark at Ka`a Point area of Kanaha Beach Park in Kahului, fire and Department of Land and Natural Resources officials said. Ocean Safety lifeguards … Continue reading Kiteboarder bitten on leg by shark at Kanaha Beach on Maui #Aloha #Kite #SurfReport
VIA – NY DAILY NEWS The child, Logan Hamby – of Dadeville, Alabama – was playing in the water when his parents, Kenneth and Donna Hamby, heard him scream for help. A 4-foot-6 shark was attached to his leg and trying to pull him in the water – but a pair of good Samaritans … Continue reading 6-year-old boy survives shark attack on Miami beach after bystanders fight off killer fish #SurfReport #Florida
VIA DAILY MAIL UK Woman surfer nearly drowns as St Jude’s gale creates off Portugal some of the biggest waves to ever be conquered by boards Father-of-two Andrew Cotton, 34, took on the monster waves at Praia do Norte, near Nazare at 8am yesterday Beach known among surfers for huge waves because it picks … Continue reading INCREDIBLE PHOTOS! Surfer Girl Maya Gabeira nearly drowns off Portugal, Possible World Record Waves Surfed #SurfReport #Photos #Brasil
VIA – HMB PATCH PHOTO OF THE DAY: Windsurfer Tests Mavericks Stiff wind accompanies big swell on Sunday. By Stuart Nafey 4:35 pm This kite surfer was seen in and out of the Mavericks break on Sunday as a big swell and high winds came ashore in Half Moon Bay. Credit Stuart … Continue reading PHOTO OF THE DAY: Windsurfer (Kite Surfer) Tests Mavericks
Black and White – Kelly Slater – OFFICIAL Surf Teaser http://youtu.be/CNGs36t8UO8
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
Tragic, what a nightmare… VIA – IAFRICA Shark kills Plett surfer Article By: Staff Reporter Tue, 23 Aug 2011 2:58 A surfer died after being attacked by a shark at Lookout Beach in Plettenberg Bay on Tuesday morning, according to ZigZag. The 48-year-old, who was in the water with five other surfers, reportedly saw the … Continue reading More Information On Surfer Killed By Great White In South Africa