Category Archives: Surfing News

Sam Worthington talks about his new surfing movie 'Drift' for the first time

VIA – AU.NEWS.YAHOO.COM Sam’s drifting The West Australian August 16, 2011, 11:00 am Sam Worthington has spoken about his role in the WA-filmed Drift for the first time. The Rockingham-raised actor, who will play a documentary maker who helps bring surfing culture into the mainstream, revealed during a press day for espionage thriller The Debt … Continue reading Sam Worthington talks about his new surfing movie 'Drift' for the first time

Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour

VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour “Condor” as his friends refer to him, Peter Mel has won the Billabong Pico Alto: Copa Burn in Peru to become the current leader on the Big Wave World Tour. By Danny Keith 3:18pm Santa Cruz … Continue reading Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour

Santa Cruz: Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel

VIA – SHOOTONLINE Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel Publicity Release Posted: August 15, 2011 18:18:40 EST Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel NEW YORK & Santa Cruz, CA, August 15, 2011 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | — HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will include footage … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel

Corpus Christi surfboard shaper crafts rides of a lifetime – Local art teacher masters his craft in custom surfboards

VIA – CALLER Corpus Christi surfboard shaper crafts rides of a lifetime Local art teacher masters his craft in custom surfboards By Clay Thorp Posted August 14, 2011 at 11:42 p.m. CORPUS CHRISTI — Jason Comstock is a sculptor, painter and craftsman, but you won’t find his artwork displayed in any gallery or exhibit. Instead, … Continue reading Corpus Christi surfboard shaper crafts rides of a lifetime – Local art teacher masters his craft in custom surfboards

Surfer Sparky Hudson returns to Hermosa Beach

Check out all the legends in this photo!… VIA – EASY RIDER Sparky Hudson’s ‘60s surf crew (left to right, seated) Karen Kruse, John Teague, Hap Jacobs and Henry Ford. (Standing) Kenny Brown and his wife, Lance Carson, Bruce Ehlers, Abel Ybarra, Sparky Hudson, Bob Markland, Marie Case, Steve Wilkings, Kiki Folley, Bruce Herman, Griff … Continue reading Surfer Sparky Hudson returns to Hermosa Beach

RED BULL Kite Surfing Legend Susi Mai rides the Waves of Kalptiya, Sri Lanka

VIA – DEMOTIX RED BULL Kite Surfing Legend Susi Mai rides the Waves of Kalptiya Red Bull Kite Surfer,Susi Mai, conducted a workshop for the students of Kite Kuda. The workshop provided an outlet for youths in the area to improve their skills and to engage with the local environment. Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka. 14th August … Continue reading RED BULL Kite Surfing Legend Susi Mai rides the Waves of Kalptiya, Sri Lanka

ENCINITAS: City removes pterodactyl from surfer statue – Cardiff Kook

Until next time!… VIA – NORTH COAST TIMES ENCINITAS: City removes pterodactyl from surfer statue By BARBARA HENRY [email protected] | Posted: Monday, August 15, 2011 3:40 pm Cardiff’s “Kook” surfer statue returned to normal Monday morning after Encinitas city employees plucked off a huge sculpture of a pterodactyl —- made of fabric-and-PVC-pipe —- and carted … Continue reading ENCINITAS: City removes pterodactyl from surfer statue – Cardiff Kook