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Fishing boat attacked by great white in South Africa

VIA – IOL Fishing boat attacked by great white February 21 2012 at 01:57pm By MICHAEL ENGELMANN An inflatable fishing boat has survived an attack by a great white shark off Strandfontein. The boat was anchored two miles out to sea when the shark attacked. Its crew was fishing for smooth hound sharks, which are … Continue reading Fishing boat attacked by great white in South Africa

Surfboards: quality vs quantity

VIA – ABC AUSTRALIA Local surfboard shaper Stuart Darcy with pro surfer Layne Beachley (used with permission – Bleach*Festival) Surfboards: quality vs quantity 22 February, 2012 3:24PM AEST By Candice Marshall Surfboard manufacturers will meet on the Gold Coast this week to debate the factors affecting the industry. It is estimated that three million Australians … Continue reading Surfboards: quality vs quantity

Kelly Slater to take decision on 2012 ASP World Title campaign after Quiksilver Pro – Surfing News

VIA – BETTOR Kelly Slater to take decision on 2012 ASP World Title campaign after Quiksilver Pro – Surfing News Posted By: Jason McCarthy Category: Surfing News Kelly Slater to take decision on 2012 ASP World Title campaign after Quiksilver Pro – Surfing News America’s legendary surfer Kelly Slater is looking to settle for nothing … Continue reading Kelly Slater to take decision on 2012 ASP World Title campaign after Quiksilver Pro – Surfing News

Jeff Clark: No Mavericks Surf Contest This Week

VIA – HALF MOON BAY PATCH Anthony Tashnick riding the waves at Mavericks. Credit Ed Grant Jeff Clark: No Mavericks Surf Contest This Week Half Moon Bay big wave contest organizer gives heads up to competitors and public agencies providing security on day of contest. By Kristine Wong Email the author February 21, 2012 Big … Continue reading Jeff Clark: No Mavericks Surf Contest This Week

Malloy film opposes B.C. pipeline – Filmmaker uses surfing as part of effort to halt Northern Gateway project in B.C.

VIA – ESPN GO Malloy film opposes B.C. pipeline Filmmaker uses surfing as part of effort to halt Northern Gateway project in B.C. By Jeff DiNunzio ESPN.com Updated: February 21, 2012, 6:19 PM ET Jeremy KoreskiDan Malloy and Trevor Gordon jump off the Achiever to surf the chilly waves off the B.C. coast while Gem … Continue reading Malloy film opposes B.C. pipeline – Filmmaker uses surfing as part of effort to halt Northern Gateway project in B.C.

VIDEO: Surfer gored by bull in Costa Rica

Sharks just aint enough…what a way to come a cropper! VIA – DEL MAR VA NOW Surfer gored by bull in Costa Rica Fenwick man expected to make full recovery after attack Feb. 21, 2012 Brent Cropper was gored twice by a bull during a rodeo in Costa Rica on Jan. 28. He was released … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfer gored by bull in Costa Rica

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Fisherman on Vancouver Island invents killer-whale powered seal repellent ‘Orca-Stra

VIA – NATIONAL POST   Fisherman on Vancouver Island invents killer-whale powered seal repellent ‘Orca-Stra   Feb 24, 2012 – 5:02 PM ET     A Vancouver Island man, who has been fishing for more than 60 years, noticed that the seals commonly found near fishing boats tend to beat a hasty retreat whenever orcas make … Continue reading Fisherman on Vancouver Island invents killer-whale powered seal repellent ‘Orca-Stra