Category Archives: surfing conditions

Surfboard shaper still honing his craft after all these years

VIA – THE COAST NEWS By Jared Whitlock Apr 28, 2013 • 144 views • Jim Phillips works on a hand-shaped surfboard blank at his shed. A longtime surfboard shaper, Phillips continues to push forward with surfboard design. Photos by Jared Whitlock ENCINITAS — Covered in a light layer of resin dust, Jim Phillips clamped … Continue reading Surfboard shaper still honing his craft after all these years

An Exclusive Interview with Big Wave Surfer Shawn Dollar #SantaCruz #SurfReport

  VIA – HUFF POST Posted: 04/30/2013 12:53 pm Cyrus Saatsaz. Host, WaXed; Author, “Dogwild & Board: Stories, Interviews and Musings From a Surf Journalist” Zuri Irvin contributed to this story. The 2010 surf contest at Maverick’s produced some of the biggest waves in competitive surfing history. Massive bombs that tested the mettle of all … Continue reading An Exclusive Interview with Big Wave Surfer Shawn Dollar #SantaCruz #SurfReport

PHOTOS: Rare Shark Spotted Off La Jolla Coast #SurfReport #SmileyTheShark

Sevengill shark has been seen by San Diego divers By Steven Luke and Sarah Grieco | Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 | Updated 10:00 PM PDT Source: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/sevengill-shark-la-jolla-san-diego-california-204764711.html#ixzz2RYC9mx8e View more videos at: http://nbcsandiego.com. Local scuba divers talk to NBC 7 reporter Steven Luke about the sighting of sevengill sharks along the coast. Local scuba divers have … Continue reading PHOTOS: Rare Shark Spotted Off La Jolla Coast #SurfReport #SmileyTheShark

Climate Change is Affecting Surf Conditions How Climate Change is Affecting Surf Conditions

Some people in the world still like to believe that the climate is not changing, but it most definitely is. You can see evidence all around you every day, and there has been a plethora of scientific research done on the subject. Climate change affects almost every aspect of life as we know it, including … Continue reading Climate Change is Affecting Surf Conditions How Climate Change is Affecting Surf Conditions

Surfboard Review April 2013

VIA – EASY READER NEWS For the month of April, a few local board builders and skate shops showcase some of their April offerings. Be smart, buy local!   Brog Surfboards The Mid Potato The Mid Potato takes design elements from a mini-simmons and adds a tighter turning radius with its unique diamond swallow tail. … Continue reading Surfboard Review April 2013

Facebook feeding frenzy over ‘pathetic’ shark story

VIA –  THE BORDER MAIL http://youtu.be/GeAgRWMVHiQ By Jillian McHugh April 24, 2013, 4 a.m. Thousands of people have bought into the debate about the treatment of sharks in WA, sparked by an angry Facebook post that attracted more than 23,000 “Likes”. The post on Seven News Perth’s Facebook page criticised their “shark terror” report about … Continue reading Facebook feeding frenzy over ‘pathetic’ shark story

UPDATE: Surfboard lost after memorial service is returned to Pismo Beach family

    VIA – SLO.COM   Jennifer Everett and her 6-year-old son, Oliver, pose with a surfboard that belonged to Everett’s husband, Todd. The board was recently returned to her after being left at the beach after a memorial service for Todd Everett on March 30. Joe Johnston Read more here: http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/04/22/2480462/surfboard-lost-after-memorial.html#storylink=cpy   By Cynthia … Continue reading UPDATE: Surfboard lost after memorial service is returned to Pismo Beach family