Ya I want one… VIA – ESPN Kelly Slater and his fifth wheel JoliKelly Slater’s fifth fin — it may not look like much, but it’s had a big impact this year. It’s live: we read the wind in textures, we hear the sounds, place ourselves in the moment, measure ourselves against it, and we … Continue reading Kelly Slater and his fifth wheel
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Soul Surfer made AnnaSophia Robb a real surfer
VIA – FAN SHARE Soul Surfer made AnnaSophia Robb a real surfer Hollywood actress AnnaSophia Robb has revealed that before she went into the movie Soul Surfer, she did not really have that much of a connection with surfing. However, since making the movie AnnaSophia has admitted that she has caught the surfing bug and … Continue reading Soul Surfer made AnnaSophia Robb a real surfer
Near-drowned surfer given second chance
VIA – STUFF CO NZ Near-drowned surfer given second chance NICOLE MATHEWSON Last updated 15:09 19/10/2011 A Christchurch surfer who almost drowned is recovering well after being given a second chance at life. James Tuhikarama, 47, was pulled from the water at New Brighton beach during a surfing competition on September 18. Six young lifeguards … Continue reading Near-drowned surfer given second chance
Life of Jay Moriarity celebrated in new surf film
VIA – WASHINGTON TIMES Life of Jay Moriarity celebrated in new surf film Tuesday, October 18, 2011 – Sportfolio by Jill K. Robinson HALF MOON BAY, Calif., October 18, 2011—It’s been 10 years since Jay Moriarity’s death in a free-diving accident in the Indian Ocean, but the phrase “Live like Jay” is still heard on … Continue reading Life of Jay Moriarity celebrated in new surf film
ASP World Surfing Tour Comes to San Francisco November 1st-12th
VIA – BLEACHER REPORT ASP World Surfing Tour Comes to San Francisco November 1st-12th Attention folks: Kelly Slater (former “Baywatch” co-star/current Pro Surf King) is on his way to the Sunset District of San Francisco. He’ll arrive in roughly 13 days (Nov. 1) and he plans on staying for a couple of weeks depending on … Continue reading ASP World Surfing Tour Comes to San Francisco November 1st-12th
New Zealand fears oil spill from ship may worsen
VIA – LA TIMES Photo: More containers threaten to tumble off the Rena, which ran aground on a reef about 14 miles off New Zealand’s North Island a few days ago and began spilling oil. A worse spill is feared if the ship breaks up. (Alan Gibson, Associated Press / October 17, 2011) New Zealand … Continue reading New Zealand fears oil spill from ship may worsen
AMAZING VIDEO: Kayaker has close encounter with blue whale near Redondo Beach
Mother nature at her best!!! VIA – LA NOW Kayaker has close encounter with blue whale near Redondo Beach October 17, 2011 | 1:19 pm A Redondo Beach kayaker has posted a video on YouTube of an incredible encounter with a blue whale earlier this month. The video, posted on the outdoors blog of former … Continue reading AMAZING VIDEO: Kayaker has close encounter with blue whale near Redondo Beach
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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