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New Zealand fears oil spill from ship may worsen

VIA – LA TIMES Photo: More containers threaten to tumble off the Rena, which ran aground on a reef about 14 miles off New Zealand’s North Island a few days ago and began spilling oil. A worse spill is feared if the ship breaks up. (Alan Gibson, Associated Press / October 17, 2011) New Zealand … Continue reading New Zealand fears oil spill from ship may worsen

SANTA CRUZ: Hear Tales About the Biggest Wave in the World Tuesday at Freeline Surf Shop

VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Hear Tales About the Biggest Wave in the World Tuesday The author of ‘Ghost Wave,’ about the biggest wave on earth, 100 miles off the California coast, will speak from 4-6 p.m. at Freeline Design Surf Shop Tuesday. By Brad Kava 2:22pm They call it the Ghost Wave and it’s … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Hear Tales About the Biggest Wave in the World Tuesday at Freeline Surf Shop

Surfers rescue fishermen off West Coast

VIA – CBC CANADA Photo: One of the surfers in the rescue stands on the overturned boat with one of the rescued fishermen. Surfers rescue fishermen off West Coast CBC News Posted: Oct 17, 2011 9:17 AM PT Last Updated: Oct 17, 2011 9:52 AM PT Some West Coast surfers came to the rescue of … Continue reading Surfers rescue fishermen off West Coast

Sick Video: Brad Hughes 2 Wave Hold Down at The Right

Brad Hughes 2 Wave Hold Down at The Right by Slicks and Decks 3 hours ago Brad Hughes 2 Wave Hold Down at The Right from Slicks and Decks on Vimeo. “slicksanddecks.com are happy to show that team rider Brad Hughes walked away (on a jetski) from a brutal 2 wave hold down at The … Continue reading Sick Video: Brad Hughes 2 Wave Hold Down at The Right

Wild surf and brawls cause beach chaos

VIA – AU NEWS YAHOO Wild surf and brawls cause beach chaos One of Perth’s busiest beaches was plunged into chaos yesterday as dozens of swimmers came to grief in big swells and wild brawls broke out between groups of drunken youths. On the hottest day in Perth since March 25, lifeguards were called to … Continue reading Wild surf and brawls cause beach chaos

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'Expect it to be a hurricane' – Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene – East Coast #SurfReport

VIA – USA TODAY Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene By Donna Leinwand Leger, USA TODAY Floridians should keep an eye on Tropical Storm Irene, which could strengthen into a hurricane and strike the state on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm’s path is uncertain, the center said in its forecast. … Continue reading 'Expect it to be a hurricane' – Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene – East Coast #SurfReport