Category Archives: Surfing News

Can PacSun Surf Back To Profitability In Its Competition With Zumiez?

Great article, however, one just need to go in both stores to see what’s really going on… VIA – SEEKING ALPHA Can PacSun Surf Back To Profitability In Its Competition With Zumiez? April 5, 2012 | about: PSUN, includes: NKE, VFC, ZQK, ZUMZ Action-sports themed youth retailer Zumiez (ZUMZ) reported same-store sales April 4 for … Continue reading Can PacSun Surf Back To Profitability In Its Competition With Zumiez?

UPDATE: Surfboard-mounted Go Pro captures moments after shark bite in Hawaii

VIA – KITV Surfboard-mounted camera captures moments after shark bite Surfer shares video of ride to shore UPDATED 8:44 AM HST Apr 05, 2012 HONOLULU – When Cody Lopez went out to catch some waves Tuesday, he had his Go-Pro waterproof camera mounted to his surfboard. “It was really big day, and I thought I’d … Continue reading UPDATE: Surfboard-mounted Go Pro captures moments after shark bite in Hawaii

Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity'

VIA – HERALD SUN Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity’ Yasmine Phillips From: PerthNow April 06, 2012 2:08AM Shark warning signs were stolen from beach closest to where Peter Kurmann was fatally mauled by a great white on Saturday. Picture: Kerris Berrington Source: PerthNow SIGNS that warned of beach closures in the wake … Continue reading Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity'

Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board

I don’t think Kelly had anything to do with the security guards but hey, the Herald must have all the inside scoop… VIA – HERALD SUN Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board Andrea Hamblin From: Herald Sun April 06, 2012 12:00AM Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach This little kid was excited when he … Continue reading Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board

Hawaii Man Punches Shark in Face, ‘I’m Not Gonna Die Today’

Eh, Fish, u like beef o’ wha??? We go! VIA – ABC Hawaii Man Punches Shark in Face, ‘I’m Not Gonna Die Today’ Apr 5, 2012 9:06am By Amanda Carey (Image Credit: Courtesy of the Holley Family) Joshua Holley, 28, was surfing at his favorite spot off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii’s North Shore, when … Continue reading Hawaii Man Punches Shark in Face, ‘I’m Not Gonna Die Today’

Two icons ride into the Surfer's Walk of Fame

VIA – TBR NEWS Two icons ride into the Surfer’s Walk of Fame by Dawnya Bartsch (Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 6:11 PM PDT) This Saturday two more surf icons will be inducted into the Hermosa Beach Surfer’s Walk of Fame in a ceremony that should prove to be both a celebration and reunion for … Continue reading Two icons ride into the Surfer's Walk of Fame

Let loose for a good cause at Windansea Surf Club’s fundraising event

VIA – SD NEWS Let loose for a good cause at Windansea Surf Club’s fundraising event by Mariko Lamb The longstanding Windansea Surf Club and newly established Duck Dive in Pacific Beach are teaming up for a fundraising event spattered with art, music and entertainment on April 7, starting at 7 p.m. The lively evening … Continue reading Let loose for a good cause at Windansea Surf Club’s fundraising event

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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

Interview: Surfing champ Kelly Slater battles perfection, talks AI, #QuikProNY, etc. – @KellySlater

Good insight into the mindset of the champ… VIA – WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS Surfing champ Slater battles perfection Will Swanton 14:39 AEST Tue Sep 6 2011 Kelly Slater is attempting to kill the perfectionist within. “It drives me crazy but I really am,” Slater told AAP before his opening heat of the $US1 million … Continue reading Interview: Surfing champ Kelly Slater battles perfection, talks AI, #QuikProNY, etc. – @KellySlater

Billabong’s Financial Woes Impacts Surfing Community

VIA – YAHOO!   Billabong’s Financial Woes Impacts Surfing Community   By Killeen Gonzalez, Yahoo! Contributor Network 5 hours, 35 minutes ago On February 24th, 2012 the surfing community learned that the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay was being downgraded by the Association of Surfing Professionals due, in part, to Billabong’s recent financial woes. Here are … Continue reading Billabong’s Financial Woes Impacts Surfing Community