Category Archives: surfing conditions

Lucky escape from Australia shark attack #SurfReport

VIA – ASIA ONE NEWS Lucky escape from Australia shark attack AFP Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012 SYDNEY – An Australian man had a lucky escape on Wednesday after being thrown from his surf-ski when it was rammed and then attacked by a shark, forcing a friend to rush to his rescue, officials said. The man … Continue reading Lucky escape from Australia shark attack #SurfReport

Hawaii: Island of Lanai Sold to Chief Executive of Oracle

VIA – NY TIMES Hawaii: Island of Lanai Sold to Chief Executive of Oracle By IAN LOVETT Published: June 21, 2012 Lanai, the smallest publicly accessible inhabited island in Hawaii, has been sold, the governor’s office announced Wednesday. Castle & Cooke, the company that owned 98 percent of the 141-square-mile island, agreed to sell that … Continue reading Hawaii: Island of Lanai Sold to Chief Executive of Oracle

Returning Surfboards to Costco? A Tale of a Broken Board…

Returning Broken Surfboards to Costco? By Chris Nomad 22 June 2012 So, the other day one of our bros sends us some photos of a return at Costco he’s supposed to handle. After arriving at the front of the store he eyes the following… However, many fans of these low priced ‘kook’ sticks came out … Continue reading Returning Surfboards to Costco? A Tale of a Broken Board…

Surf Book Launch Party 6/21 San Diego

Surf Book Launch Party 6/21 San Diego Please join us (Nancy Spooner Bsharah and Tara Brouwer) on the first day of summer as we kick off the launch of our new book, “EVEYRTHING I Know About DATING I Learned Through SURFING!” We will party at the world’s coolest surf shop, Bird’s Surf Shed (1091 West … Continue reading Surf Book Launch Party 6/21 San Diego

2012 U.S. Vintage Surf Charity Auction and Ocean Art Sale to be held on August 18 in Huntington Beach, Calif.

VIA – CALIFORNIA NEWS WIRE 2012 U.S. Vintage Surf Charity Auction and Ocean Art Sale to be held on August 18 in Huntington Beach, Calif. Edited by Valerie Gotten published Tue, 05 Jun 2012 – 12:05:13 -0700 PDT HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Saturday August 18, 2012 Waverider Auctions will hold one of … Continue reading 2012 U.S. Vintage Surf Charity Auction and Ocean Art Sale to be held on August 18 in Huntington Beach, Calif.

SANTA CRUZ: Site of original O'Neill Surf Shop designated Point of Historical Interest

VIA – MERCURY NEWS James Tensuan / Sentinel The original site of the Santa Cruz O’Neil Surf Shop near Cowell Beach will be declared a point of historical interest by the California State Historical Asssocation. Site of original O’Neill Surf Shop designated Point of Historical Interest Sentinel staff report Posted: 06/05/2012 07:55:20 PM PDT Updated: … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Site of original O'Neill Surf Shop designated Point of Historical Interest

Historia de los trajes de Surf

Historia de los trajes de Surf Pues el traje de neopreno, una noche de verano, lo trajeron los extraterrestres. jaja… q no, vamos a contarlo. La verdad es que las primeras experimentaciones, más bien , la idea de inventar algo que permitiera baños más largos en invierno, y más largos, está bastante disputada. Ya en … Continue reading Historia de los trajes de Surf

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Mischaracterization of surfers

VIA – VC STAR   Mischaracterization of surfers   Posted January 30, 2012 at 9:28 a.m.   Re: Colleen Cason’s Jan. 29 column, “Surfs up in senate constest”: As a lawyer, environmental activist and lifelong surfer who grew up in Santa Barbara during the historic Unocal oil spill, I was both offended and shocked by … Continue reading Mischaracterization of surfers

'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