Category Archives: Surfing News

Santa Cruz: Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto – ESPN

VIA – ESPN Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto By Jake Howard ESPN Action Sports In very contestable 30-foot surf — assuming that “contestable” and “30-foot surf” aren’t a contradiction in terms — the Billabong Pico Alto went off today in Peru. In an international final it was Maverick’s veteran Peter Mel edging out … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto – ESPN

Dumpster Diver Designed by Dane Reynolds, a surfboard arises from the scrap heap – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK

VIA – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK Dumpster Diver Designed by Dane Reynolds, a surfboard arises from the scrap heap Surfboard August 11, 2011, 10:00 PM EDT By Peter Heller When Dane Reynolds created the Dumpster Diver, he wasn’t out to make the most popular surfboard. He didn’t intend to unseat a model, the Flyer, that had held … Continue reading Dumpster Diver Designed by Dane Reynolds, a surfboard arises from the scrap heap – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK

Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan – Bloomberg @SurfersHealing

VIA – BLOOMBERG Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan By Eben Novy-Williams – Aug 12, 2011 12:00 AM ET Dan Jones wasn’t planning to wear a tie to work today. Instead, the managing director of mortgage sales and trading at Gleacher & Co. Securities was going to wear shorts and … Continue reading Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan – Bloomberg @SurfersHealing

Surfing Blue Kauai, Hawaii

VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH Surfing Blue Kauai, Hawaii Coral reefs capture my attention—as does Bethany Hamilton, who is spotted ripping a south swell. My first paddle out on Kauai’s south shore reminds me of the difference between surfing coral reefs and the sand bottom beach breaks and points I have surfed most of my … Continue reading Surfing Blue Kauai, Hawaii

Hurley launches art exhibit featuring boardshort-inspired designs

VIA – OC METRO RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS Hurley launches art exhibit featuring boardshort-inspired designs Costa Mesa-based Hurley unveils ‘Prism Break,’ featuring James ‘Dalek’ Marshall. By Schardé VallonePublished: August 10, 2011 10:39 AM The Hurley SPACE Gallery in Costa Mesa held the opening event of the “Prism Break” exhibit last weekend, featuring the artwork of Hurley … Continue reading Hurley launches art exhibit featuring boardshort-inspired designs

Deadly waves claim even the best and bravest – Tombstones, Gnaraloo, Australia #SurfReport

Gnarly! Read below to find out what happens to this dude after this horrific bail… Deadly waves claim even the best and bravest BEVAN EAKINS, The West Australian August 11, 2011, 6:15 am Surfers come from all over the globe to tackle Tombstones . . . and aptly, some of them are nearly buried there. … Continue reading Deadly waves claim even the best and bravest – Tombstones, Gnaraloo, Australia #SurfReport