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Best Airlines For Traveling With Surfboards

VIA – GADLING Best Airlines For Traveling With Surfboards by Kyle Ellison (RSS feed) on Apr 10th 2012 at 9:00AM Let’s get real: baggage fees are a pain. It’s no secret that commuters across the country despise having to pay $25 or $50 for the right to bring their underwear on vacation with them. So … Continue reading Best Airlines For Traveling With Surfboards

Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say

VIA – SAN LUIS OBISPO Published: 3:12 pm Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012 Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, authorities say By Katelyn Sweigart | [email protected] A Santa Maria man took a long, wobbly walk off the Pismo pier around noon Tuesday and had to be rescued by surfers, according to police. “The individual … Continue reading Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say

Donavon Frankenreiter Announces New Album (Tribute to Andy Irons) – Tour Dates…

VIA – JAM BANDS Donavon Frankenreiter Announces New Album Published: 2012/04/10 West Coast surfer/musician Donavon Frankenreiter has announced the release of his fifth studio album, Start Livin’, set for release May 29 via his own label Liquid Tambourine Records. The album comes as the follow up to 2010’s Glow, featuring nine-track selection of folk-infused songs … Continue reading Donavon Frankenreiter Announces New Album (Tribute to Andy Irons) – Tour Dates…

Rob Lowe On California's Best Beaches, Surfing, In-N-Out & His Favorite California Songs (VIDEO)

VIA – HUFF POST Posted: 04/10/12 12:50 PM ET | Updated: 04/10/12 01:28 PM ET Rob Lowe On California’s Best Beaches, In-N-Out & His Favorite California Songs (VIDEO) Kate Auletta [email protected] Rob Lowe — he of “Parks and Recreation,” “The West Wing” and “St. Elmo’s Fire” — has been enlisted by the state of California … Continue reading Rob Lowe On California's Best Beaches, Surfing, In-N-Out & His Favorite California Songs (VIDEO)

Action stars rally to save endangered dolphins

VIA – ESPN GO Action stars rally to save endangered dolphins Tue, Apr 10 10:33 AM ET by Keith Hamm The campaign to save the planet’s most critically endangered dolphin species received a surge of support last month as two of action sports’ busiest environmental activists joined forces in New Zealand. Billabong free-surfer Dave Rastovich … Continue reading Action stars rally to save endangered dolphins

Battling 'Red Tide,' Scientists Map Toxic Algae To Prevent Shellfish Poisoning

VIA – NPR   Battling ‘Red Tide,’ Scientists Map Toxic Algae To Prevent Shellfish Poisoning by Ashley Ahearn   An oyster shucker on Samish Island, Wash. on Puget Sound. The state is frequently forced to close beaches to oyster gatherers because of the risks of harmful algae blooms. Public health officials have their hands full … Continue reading Battling 'Red Tide,' Scientists Map Toxic Algae To Prevent Shellfish Poisoning

Levy, Wilkings inducted into Hermosa Surfers Walk of Fame

VIA – EASY READER   Levy, Wilkings inducted into Hermosa Surfers Walk of Fame   Walk of Fame inductee Mark Levy. Levy, Wilkings inducted into Hermosa Surfers Walk of Fame Walk of Fame inductee Mark Levy. Walk of Fame inductee Steve Wilkings. Mark Levy and emcee John Joseph. Saul Levy and sons Mark and Derek. … Continue reading Levy, Wilkings inducted into Hermosa Surfers Walk of Fame

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Alberta man dies while scuba diving in 'rough surf' off Hawaiian coast – Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police

  VIA – VANCOUVER SUN   Alberta man dies while scuba diving in ‘rough surf’ off Hawaiian coast Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police Calgary Herald April 12, 2012 7:48 AM William Savage, 59, of Okotoks, was with a scuba diving tour north of Honokohau when the incident occurred, police … Continue reading Alberta man dies while scuba diving in 'rough surf' off Hawaiian coast – Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police