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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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Alberta man dies while scuba diving in 'rough surf' off Hawaiian coast – Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police
VIA – VANCOUVER SUN Alberta man dies while scuba diving in ‘rough surf’ off Hawaiian coast Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police Calgary Herald April 12, 2012 7:48 AM William Savage, 59, of Okotoks, was with a scuba diving tour north of Honokohau when the incident occurred, police … Continue reading Alberta man dies while scuba diving in 'rough surf' off Hawaiian coast – Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police
Despite low turnout, organizers happy with Mavericks Festival
Innovations of Hobie Exhibition
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Hawaii: Surf expected to reach up to 20 feet on some shores #SurfReport
(VIRAL VIDEO) Great White Shark Off Australian Coast Threatens Divers #SurfReport
Film catching waves Mikey DeTemple’s Sight/Sound rides popular crest at upcoming festival
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
Avatar's Sam Worthington – Drift the movie may have local launch in Australia
VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net
VIA – MSNBC Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net A California gray whale is moving freely after rescuers spent seven hours untangling it from a discarded fishing net. Rescuers suspect the whale had been dragging the net–which was filled with dozens of dead animals–for weeks. KNBC-TV’s Vikki Vargas reports. … Continue reading VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net