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VIDEO: Bruce Irons battles heaviest wipeout of all

VIA – AUSTRALIAN VIDEO: Bruce Irons opens up Bruce Irons battles heaviest wipeout of all   ill Swanton From: The Australian February 11, 2012 12:00AM THE pain is real and everlasting. Bruce Irons was in Sydney for the Surfing Life Oakley Big Wave Awards and agreed to a chat at The Rocks on Wednesday afternoon, … Continue reading VIDEO: Bruce Irons battles heaviest wipeout of all

Woman drives car into water at Ocean Beach

VIA SF ATE A towing company worker moves to get out of the way as waves push the car around while he readies it for towing.     Woman drives car into water at Ocean Beach Will Kane Saturday, February 11, 2012 A woman suffered minor injuries early Friday when she drove a Lexus into … Continue reading Woman drives car into water at Ocean Beach

Epic Maverick’s — But No Contest Yet

VIA – SF GATE Epic Maverick’s — But No Contest Yet     If you were driving along the coast last Wednesday, you marveled at that most glorious sight for a big-wave surfer: a huge swell, not a cloud in the sky, and just the slightest wind out of the east. Maverick’s was perfect that … Continue reading Epic Maverick’s — But No Contest Yet

HAWAII: High surf due on north and west shores – #SURFREPORT

VIA – STAR ADVERTISER   High surf due on north and west shores   By Star-Advertiser staff   POSTED: 05:23 p.m. HST, Feb 11, 2012   The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf advisory for the western half of the state as wave-face heights are expected to reach 15 to 20 along north shores. … Continue reading HAWAII: High surf due on north and west shores – #SURFREPORT

Kelly Slater turns the big 4-0

VIA ESPN Feb 11 03:00 AM ET Kelly Slater turns the big 4-0 By Jon Coen and Jake Howard   Tom ServaisHappy birthday, champ. Kelly Slater turns 40 today. Despite our shifting baselines, yoga routines and soy burgers, 40 is old to be an elite competitor in any sport, much less one as acrobatic as … Continue reading Kelly Slater turns the big 4-0

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Interview: Surfing champ Kelly Slater battles perfection, talks AI, #QuikProNY, etc. – @KellySlater

Good insight into the mindset of the champ… VIA – WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS Surfing champ Slater battles perfection Will Swanton 14:39 AEST Tue Sep 6 2011 Kelly Slater is attempting to kill the perfectionist within. “It drives me crazy but I really am,” Slater told AAP before his opening heat of the $US1 million … Continue reading Interview: Surfing champ Kelly Slater battles perfection, talks AI, #QuikProNY, etc. – @KellySlater

UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Hurricane Irene – Virginia Beach #SurfReport

Not linked??? Rip currents wouldn’t have been that strong if not for Irene, would this dude even be in the water without the swell? Ahole reporter… VIA – RICHMOND TIMES DIPATCH UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Irene By: Rex Springston Published: August 27, 2011 Updated: August 27, 2011 – 11:24 AM A 22-year-old … Continue reading UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Hurricane Irene – Virginia Beach #SurfReport

After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years

  After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years. The partnership between Rip Curl and Pierre Louis Costes it’s a long and beautiful story. Supported since 2002 by the Australian brand, PL has been able to focus on his passion and training with only one goal: to become … Continue reading After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years