VIA – YAHOO Surfer witnesses 9/11 attack By Chris Moody, Yahoo! News – Mon, Aug 22, 2011 Ed Hewitt planned to surf all day. The weather reports for the New Jersey coastline called for a blue September sky, warm temperatures, and the right wind for near-perfect surfing conditions. A 39-year-old watersports enthusiast, Ed woke up … Continue reading Surfer witnesses 9/11 attack
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Hurricane Irene Gaining Strength, Eyes US East Coast [image time-lapse] #SurfReport
VIA – FOREX TV Hurricane Irene Gaining Strength, Eyes US Coast [image time-lapse] ForexTV.com (New York) by Timothy Kelly THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IRENE WAS LOCATED BY AN AIR FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT NEAR LATITUDE 19.9 NORTH…LONGITUDE 69.2 WEST. IRENE IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 12 MPH…19 KM/H…AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO … Continue reading Hurricane Irene Gaining Strength, Eyes US East Coast [image time-lapse] #SurfReport
Update on Hurricane Irene – East Coast #SurfReport
Just updated…looks like it’s going to be a monster. VIA – WTVR CBS Update on Hurricane Irene 10:26 p.m. EDT, August 22, 2011 Hurricane Irene is now a category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 95 mph, and a minimum central pressure of 981 mb. The image above shows the spaghetti plot for all … Continue reading Update on Hurricane Irene – East Coast #SurfReport
Why Bruce Irons will not compete in the Billabong Pro Tahiti
None of the pros care about the rule, none of the fans so why does the ASP? They’re called rules, not laws and they could have found a way. The Tahitians wouldn’t have minded one more wildcard, the could have even run another trial during the waiting period and given the fans another reason to … Continue reading Why Bruce Irons will not compete in the Billabong Pro Tahiti
'Expect it to be a hurricane' – Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene – East Coast #SurfReport
VIA – USA TODAY Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene By Donna Leinwand Leger, USA TODAY Floridians should keep an eye on Tropical Storm Irene, which could strengthen into a hurricane and strike the state on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm’s path is uncertain, the center said in its forecast. … Continue reading 'Expect it to be a hurricane' – Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene – East Coast #SurfReport
Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy By STEPHEN BAXTER — Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 08/20/2011 12:54:04 PM PDT SANTA CRUZ – A few Santa Cruz County big-wave surfers squared off with officials from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary on Thursday in an ongoing … Continue reading Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy
Hawaii: Shark spotted at Waikiki beach
VIA – HAWAII NEWS NOW Shark spotted at Waikiki beach Posted: Aug 19, 2011 11:03 PM EDT Updated: Aug 19, 2011 11:03 PM EDT WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) – Ocean safety officials say a shark may have been seen in waters off Waikiki beach Friday but they also believe it’s probably already left the area. Officials called … Continue reading Hawaii: Shark spotted at Waikiki beach
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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