VIA – CARE2 Plastic Bags Banned On Hawaii’s Big Island by Beth Buczynski January 30, 2012 6:07 pm The post-card perfect beaches of Hawaii’s Big Island will now be safer from toxic litter and costly waste thanks to recent decisions by the Hawaii County Council and Mayor Billy Kenoi. In late December, the Council approved a … Continue reading Plastic Bags Banned On Hawaii’s Big Island
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Kaua‘i surfer Leila Hurst claims World Junior title in Australia
VIA – HONOLULU CIVIL BEAT Kaua‘i surfer Leila Hurst claims World Junior title in Australia Leila Hurst of Kaua‘i joined Caio Ibelli of Brazil to capture the Women’s and Men’s Association of Surfing Professionals World Junior Titles at the Billabong World Junior Championships in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia, on Saturday. Hurst was one of three … Continue reading Kaua‘i surfer Leila Hurst claims World Junior title in Australia
1972: the year surfing changed forever
VIA – ABC 31 January, 2012 2:30PM AEST 1972: the year surfing changed forever By Candice Marshall & ABC Gold Coast Breakfast A group of local old-time board riders remember surfing before it was a competitive sport, when ‘soul surfing’ and leisure dominated surf culture. 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the 1972 World Surfing … Continue reading 1972: the year surfing changed forever
Murder conviction stands in 'Bird Rock Bandit' case VIA – @SacredCraftExpo
I saw this featured on NBC, what a story where everyone loses… VIA – UT SAN DIEGO Murder conviction stands in ‘Bird Rock Bandit’ case The state Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction Monday for one of the so-called Bird Rock Bandits who was charged with killing a La Jolla surfer nearly … Continue reading Murder conviction stands in 'Bird Rock Bandit' case VIA – @SacredCraftExpo
VIDEOS (SICK!): Shaun White Scores Perfect 100 and Winter XGames Gold Medal
Is this the sickest run ever? I think so… Shaun White Wins Fifth-Straight Superpipe Gold Medal With Perfect Score [1/29/12] http://youtu.be/2YLu3P2dvqg Winter X Games 2012: Shaun White On His Perfect Run Shaun White X Games Press Conference
Why has this winter been terrible for surf in Florida? #SurfReport
VIA – WPTV Why has this winter been terrible for surf in Florida? Will we pull out of the small surf blues? Posted: 1:00 AM Last Updated: 16 hours and 34 minutes ago By: James Wieland This winter has been dismal for quality surf in Florida. We started the winter with a bunch of … Continue reading Why has this winter been terrible for surf in Florida? #SurfReport
PHOTOS: Brody Jenner goes surfing in Malibu
VIA – JUST JARED Are Avril Lavigne & Brody Jenner Reconciling? Sun, 29 January 2012 at 6:50 am A shirtless Brody Jenner gets ready to go surfing on Friday (January 27) in Malibu, Calif. “Just got out of the water with @sprandoni .. So worth it :),” the 28-year-old former reality … Continue reading PHOTOS: Brody Jenner goes surfing in Malibu
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VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay
VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay http://youtu.be/011Eo_ZqX10 Kelly Slater charged 20 ft. face waves in our backyard Feb. 6 2012. It was heaven until Kona winds ruined the fun. Normally surfers get towed-in, Kelly paddled out to practically enjoy the surf all to himself. He was joined by his friend Alex Grey, whose … Continue reading VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay