Category Archives: Surfing News

U.S. to extend border fence 300 feet into Pacific

VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES U.S. to extend border fence 300 feet into Pacific The $4.3-million project between Tijuana and Imperial Beach aims to seal off space that opens when the waters recede at low tide. A steel fence 18 feet tall will replace a gap-riddled barrier. A temporary pier is being built to hold … Continue reading U.S. to extend border fence 300 feet into Pacific

Boulder Creek surfer launches surfboard fin business

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Boulder Creek surfer launches surfboard fin business By JENNIFER PITTMAN Posted: 11/26/2011 01:58:04 PM PST BOULDER CREEK – When Jerry Jett, 58, is not surfing, he is sketching geometric designs to adorn his handcrafted wooden fins and hoping an improving economy will boost sales at Jett Fin Co., a one-person … Continue reading Boulder Creek surfer launches surfboard fin business

Man arrested in apparent surf rage incident

No drop in cuz! Wha u like tro? We go! VIA – STAR ADVERTISER Man arrested in apparent surf rage incident By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED: 10:45 p.m. HST, Nov 25, 2011 A Wahiawa man was arrested Friday following an apparent surf rage incident on the North Shore. Police said the man, 46, and another man, … Continue reading Man arrested in apparent surf rage incident

Nat Geo WILD: The Surfer and the Shark-Attack Survivor

VIA – NAT GEO Nat Geo WILD: The Surfer and the Shark-Attack Survivor Posted by Matthew Zymet of Nat Geo WILD November 25, 2011 Surfer and Shark Attack Survivor Todd Endris Bob Sitrick ‘Shark Attack Experiment’ diver Olivia Symcox and shark-attack survivor and surfer Todd Endris spent part of yesterday riding the storm-tossed waves at … Continue reading Nat Geo WILD: The Surfer and the Shark-Attack Survivor

Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz has surfing and more

VIA – SF GATE Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz has surfing and more Christine Delsol, Special to The Chronicle Friday, November 25, 2011 Santa Cruz’s East Side is a little like the red-haired stepsister – not mistreated though, merely ignored – to the sexier West side, home to world-famous Steamer Lane and the Santa Cruz … Continue reading Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz has surfing and more

Rena: Oil clean-up chemical worries Greenpeace

VIA – NZ HERALD Rena: Oil clean-up chemical worries Greenpeace 5:30 AM Friday Nov 25, 2011 Greenpeace has called on authorities to answer “serious questions” over the chemical used to disperse oil from the Rena, after a top environmental adviser yesterday admitted scientists were “in the dark” about its effects. Maritime New Zealand sprayed about … Continue reading Rena: Oil clean-up chemical worries Greenpeace

TRAVEL: The Most Magnificently Placed Hotel in the World – Hotel Salto Chico, Patagonia (Photos)

VIA – HOTTNEZ The Most Magnificently Placed Hotel in the World – Hotel Salto Chico Ranking among the best hotels, Hotel Salto Chico enjoys the advantage of a great location. Easy to access through the daily flights from Santiago to Punta Arenas, you get a royal reception and pick up facilities right at the airport. … Continue reading TRAVEL: The Most Magnificently Placed Hotel in the World – Hotel Salto Chico, Patagonia (Photos)