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VIDEO: Humpback whales are making quite a splash in Santa Cruz, Calif

VIA – MSNBC Humpback whales are making quite a splash in Santa Cruz, Calif. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy By Miguel Almaguer Humpback whales are making quite a splash in Santa Cruz, Calif. In the chilly waters, not far off the coast, a pair of the 40-ton giants … Continue reading VIDEO: Humpback whales are making quite a splash in Santa Cruz, Calif

Rena Oil Spill Update Brief From Maritime NZ

VIA – STUFF CO NZ Rena Update Brief From Maritime NZ Thursday, 10 November 2011, 9:01 am Press Release: Maritime New Zealand Rena Update Brief From Maritime NZ – 6:53am Good morning, here is a brief update on the Rena response and details of an opportunity for media to cover surf washing operations this morning. … Continue reading Rena Oil Spill Update Brief From Maritime NZ

Photos: Tony Hawk’s 2011 Stand Up for Skateparks at Red Rock Resort

VIA – LAS VEGAS SUN Photos: Tony Hawk’s 2011 Stand Up for Skateparks at Red Rock Resort Tony Hawk and David Copperfield at Hawk’s 2011 Stand Up for Skateparks benefit Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Red Rock Resort. By Robin Leach (contact) Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 | 4:38 p.m. Eight hundred guests and celebrities didn’t … Continue reading Photos: Tony Hawk’s 2011 Stand Up for Skateparks at Red Rock Resort

Swimming With A Bumper Crop Of Humpback Whale Calves (PHOTOS)

VIA – HUFF POST Swimming With A Bumper Crop Of Humpback Whale Calves (PHOTOS) Tony Wu Underwater photographer and explorer Posted: 11/9/11 10:49 AM ET It’s a record! During my recent stay in the Kingdom of Tonga, I was able to photo-identify 48 baby humpback whales, the highest number since I started keeping records in … Continue reading Swimming With A Bumper Crop Of Humpback Whale Calves (PHOTOS)

Bra Boys Mark Mathews and Richie Vaculik story told in Macario De Souza's documentary Fighting Fear

VIA – DAILY TELEGRAPH Bra Boys Mark Mathews and Richie Vaculik story told in Macario De Souza’s documentary Fighting Fear Vicky Roach National Features November 09, 2011 9:00PM GLASSINGS, drunken brawls, reckless partying and obnoxious, lewd behaviour director Macario De Souza doesn’t pull any punches in “Fighting Fear”, the story of Mark Mathews’ and Richie … Continue reading Bra Boys Mark Mathews and Richie Vaculik story told in Macario De Souza's documentary Fighting Fear

VIDEO: Hawaiian surfs world record 90ft wave

VIA – IRISH TIMES Hawaiian surfs world record wave irishtimes.com – Last Updated: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 14:54 Hawaiian Garrett McNamara surfs a 90-foot wave off the coast of Portugal. Photograph: ZON North Canyon Show KILIAN DOYLE Hawaiian hellman Garrett McNamara has cheated death to ride what is being billed as the largest wave ever … Continue reading VIDEO: Hawaiian surfs world record 90ft wave

Tubes and Tapas: Surfing Spain's North Coast

This is a great series, lots of interesting information and photos. Definitely makes me want to travel! VIA – ENCINITAS PATCH Tubes and Tapas: Surfing Spain’s North Coast The second part of a three-part series on surfing and travel in Europe in the fall. The tapa or pintxo, with its gelatinous and vegetable covering, looked … Continue reading Tubes and Tapas: Surfing Spain's North Coast

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PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail

VIA – SF GATE PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail Sapna Maheshwari, ©2012 Bloomberg News Published 10:57 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2012 July 9 (Bloomberg) — Pacific Sunwear of California Inc., which made surf and skate styles cool for millions of U.S. teens, is trying to avoid a wipeout. After popularizing such brands as … Continue reading PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail

Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium

Another reason to get back to the Monterey Bay Aquarium!: VIA – CONTRA COSTA TIMES Great white shark caught off MDR has a new home From wire service reports Posted: 09/01/2011 01:51:12 PM PDT Updated: 09/01/2011 01:52:17 PM PDT A great white shark that was captured in Marina del Rey has a new home today … Continue reading Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium

Pismo family using social media in search for missing surfboard – Facebook post has gone viral

VIA – SANTA MARIA TIMES hour ago • By April Charlton / Senior Staff Writer / [email protected] When one Pismo Beach family turned to social media earlier this month in an effort to locate a missing surfboard, they never expected the outpouring of support they would receive. Todd Everett’s longboard turned up missing after a … Continue reading Pismo family using social media in search for missing surfboard – Facebook post has gone viral