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MAVERICK'S SURF REPORT: Large Swell to Hit Beaches Midweek, Hazardous Conditions Possible – Santa Cruz, Nor Cal #SurfReport

VIA – HALF MOON BAY PATCH Large Swell to Hit Beaches Midweek, Hazardous Conditions Possible Surf could be dangerous, especially on south-facing beaches surrounding Pillar Point Harbor and Gray Whale Cove State Beach. By Camden Swita 2:38pm Large waves from a storm system in the Southern Hemisphere are expected to reach the San Mateo County … Continue reading MAVERICK'S SURF REPORT: Large Swell to Hit Beaches Midweek, Hazardous Conditions Possible – Santa Cruz, Nor Cal #SurfReport

Surf Industry News: Billabong in a bind

VIA – RAG TRADER Billabong in a bind 30 Aug 2011 Iconic Australian brand Billabong is under fire again, with its US operation in hot water over an alleged breach of contract, alleged fraud, and alleged conspiracy to commit fraud. The American arm of the surfwear label, which launched in Queensland in 1973, is being … Continue reading Surf Industry News: Billabong in a bind

City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition's Festival

City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition’s Festival Concerts, motocross and skateboard events nixed from the event. By Joseph Kellard August 29, 2011 While organizers of the Quiksilver Pro New York announced that their surfing competition will go on as scheduled in Long Beach starting Sept. 1, the City of Long Beach said that the festival sideshows … Continue reading City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition's Festival

MUST WATCH VIDEO: Jeremy Flores Perfect 10's, Jordy's Injury & More! Billabong Pro Tahiti

MUST WATCH VIDEO: Jeremy Flores Perfect 10’s, Jordy’s Injury & More! Billabong Pro Tahiti All the best highlights from Sundays Billabong Pro action in Tahiti. Epic Teahupoo and epic surfing!

David Beckham Goes Surfing With Armed Bodyguard In Malibu

VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Surf toys and a hired gun: Beckham’s beach essentials include armed bodyguard By Simon Cable Last updated at 11:52 PM on 28th August 2011 It is the kind of security measure usually reserved for senior politicians or royalty. But David Beckham appears to have hired an armed bodyguard to protect … Continue reading David Beckham Goes Surfing With Armed Bodyguard In Malibu

Hurricane Irene: Surfers talk about teacher's death

VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE Surfers talk about teacher’s death By LYDA LONGA, Staff Writer send an email to [email protected] August 29, 2011 12:45 AM Posted in: Southeast Volusia NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Surfers of all ages and experience levels had mixed reactions Sunday about the death of a 55-year-old New Smyrna Beach High math … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: Surfers talk about teacher's death

Duke's Oceanfest Closes on a High Note with Surf Polo & Kahala Challenge – Hawaii

VIA – HAWAII REPORTER Above: Candice Appleby had every reason to smile after competing in, and winning, more events than any other athlete over the past week. Photo by Bernie Baker Duke’s Oceanfest Closes on a High Note with Surf Polo & Kahala Challenge BY JODI WILMOTT – The 10th annual Duke’s OceanFest drew to … Continue reading Duke's Oceanfest Closes on a High Note with Surf Polo & Kahala Challenge – Hawaii

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Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego

VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH   Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego   An eclectic crew of surfing legends, shapers, and historians from Coronado and Southern California attended the weekend reception for the show, which continues through March. By Serge Dedina 5:45 am   Coronado surfing historian John Elwell with the Simmons surfboards from his … Continue reading Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego

VIDEO: Kelly Slater and Tom Curren Surf Pipeline

Kelly Slater and Tom Curren Surf Pipeline   http://youtu.be/pOexI43grCE   Kelly Slater and Tom Curren, two of the greatest surfers of all time, share an amazing session at Pipeline. Check out more from Tupat at http://tupat.posterous.com and more from The Inertia at http://www.theinertia.com.

Hawaii: Laird Hamilton sells home near Peahi surf break for $2.4M

VIA – STAR ADVERTISER Laird Hamilton sells home near Peahi surf break for $2.4M Friday, October 07, 2011 85.0°F By Star-Advertiser Staff Big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton and his wife, professional volleyball player Gabrielle Reece, have sold their house on Maui for $2.4 million. The fully-furnished, 6,400-square-foot home is situated on a bluff in Haiku overlooking … Continue reading Hawaii: Laird Hamilton sells home near Peahi surf break for $2.4M