VIA – ESPN Slater gets wave pool patent Updated: November 25, 2011, 12:56 PM ET By Alex Lemonde-Gray ESPN.com Coming right on the heels of his record-breaking eleventh world title, Kelly Slater has tallied yet another victory, this time though he’s not hoisting a shiny trophy but a rivalry-igniting patent. In 2008, Slater launched the … Continue reading UPDATE: Kelly Slater gets wave pool patent
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AUCTION: Rash vest from the Billabong Pro Tahiti – Signed by winner Kelly Slater & Owen Wright to benefit SurfAid
Rash vest from the Billabong Pro Tahiti Signed by winner Kelly Slater & Owen Wright Current bid: $805.00 Reserve met Closes: Mon 12 Dec, 9:00 pm Signed by winner Kelly Slater, the 11x World Surfing Champion, and 2nd placegetter Owen Wright. Includes photos of both finalists from the event. Framed in timber and glass. This … Continue reading AUCTION: Rash vest from the Billabong Pro Tahiti – Signed by winner Kelly Slater & Owen Wright to benefit SurfAid
VIDEO: Bethany Hamilton & Alana Blanchard play in the Ocean
Bethany Hamilton & Alana Blanchard
North Shore Shaper Jeff Bushman, Big Wave Gun Specialist
VIA – ALOHA UPDATE North Shore Shaper Jeff Bushman, Big Wave Gun Specialist North Shore of Oahu is filled with a variety of options for purchasing a new surfboard. You can find a used one on craiglist or hunt one down at a surf shop. Personally, I like to go the custom route where you … Continue reading North Shore Shaper Jeff Bushman, Big Wave Gun Specialist
Pro Surfer Bethany Hamilton fulfills three girls wishes @BethanyHamilton #Inspiration
VIA – KHON Pro Surfer Bethany Hamilton fulfills three girls wishes Published: 11/23 9:44 pm Updated: 11/23 9:46 pm Three girls who aspire to become surfers and are fans of Kauai’s Bethany Hamilton– had a chance to meet the inspirational surfer thanks to the make a wish foundation. Eleven year-old Madeline from New York, ten … Continue reading Pro Surfer Bethany Hamilton fulfills three girls wishes @BethanyHamilton #Inspiration
Michael Apted Filling in for Curtis Hanson to Finish Directing OF MEN AND MAVERICKS
VIA – COLLIDER Michael Apted Filling in for Curtis Hanson to Finish Directing OF MEN AND MAVERICKS by Brendan Bettinger Posted:November 23rd, 2011 at 4:34 pm Walden Media is currently in production on Of Men and Mavericks, a drama about the mentorship of big wave surfer Jay Moriarty. Curtis Hanson (8 Mile) was directing the … Continue reading Michael Apted Filling in for Curtis Hanson to Finish Directing OF MEN AND MAVERICKS
Surfboard shapers' wave of anger
VIA – NORTHERN STAR Photo – Maddog Surfboards shop owner John Morgan is concerned about the influx of cheap boards from China. Surfboard shapers’ wave of anger Christian Morrow | 24th November 2011 THE future of the surfboard manufacturing industry in Byron Bay is in danger of being wiped out by cheap Chinese surfboards, industry … Continue reading Surfboard shapers' wave of anger
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VIA – NINE MSN Eight shark sightings close WA beaches 15:18 AEST Sun Dec 18 2011 Multiple shark sightings close to shore in Western Australia’s southwest have forced the closure of some beaches. Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) says Bunbury and Dalyellup beaches were closed on Sunday morning after eight sharks were sighted between 30m … Continue reading Eight shark sightings close WA beaches