Category Archives: Surfing pictures

2013 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition Announced; over $75,000 in Prizes Will Be Awarded #Photography #SurfReport

VIA PR WEB   The Underwater Photography Guide is pleased to announce that the prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2013 will be accepting images between August 6 and November 10, 2013. “Ocean Art is a prestigious competition for underwater photographers,” says Martin Edge, one of 4 contest judges and author of the most respected … Continue reading 2013 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition Announced; over $75,000 in Prizes Will Be Awarded #Photography #SurfReport

Maui Shark Attack Victim Speaks; Hawaii Attacks May Be Related To Tropical Storm Flossie #Aloha #SurfReport

  VIA – HUFF POST Posted: 08/05/2013 1:44 pm EDT Two separate serious shark attacks off the coast of Oahu and Maui in Hawaii last week have closed beaches and terrified swimmers. The victims of both attacks are recovering, and each recently described the scary incidents to local news media. The first attack, on July … Continue reading Maui Shark Attack Victim Speaks; Hawaii Attacks May Be Related To Tropical Storm Flossie #Aloha #SurfReport

Santa Cruz surfing icon Thomas Hickenbottom loses battle with cancer

be at peace Tommy… “ocean flows through the veins in our bodies and what is land but an ancient sea bed and surfers merely momentary visitors on a vast eternal voyage in an ocean of stars.” TH   VIA – MERC NEWS/SC SENTINEL   By Shanna McCord, Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted:   08/05/2013 10:21:48 AM … Continue reading Santa Cruz surfing icon Thomas Hickenbottom loses battle with cancer

Shaping Legend, Al Byrne In Coma

wishing the best for AB and his family…   VIA – SURFING LIFE Monday, 05 August 2013   Al Byrne, legendary surfer/shaper of the six-channel, is in hospital in Bali after suffering a motorbike accident near Jimbaran in Friday night. AB is reported to have suffered a severe skull fracture among other injuries and is … Continue reading Shaping Legend, Al Byrne In Coma

#VIDEO: Blind Surfer Surfs Infamously Dangerous ‘Pipeline,’ Inspiring Documentary Ensues #Inspiration #Aloha #SurfReport

VIA – SPORTS GRID by Matt Rudnitsky | 11:50 am, August 2nd, 2013 Derek Rabelo was born blind, but wanted to become a surfer. He succeeded, and even surfed the infamously dangerous Banzai Pipeline in O’ahu, Hawaii. There’s not much to say here, except that this is an incredible story and you need to watch … Continue reading #VIDEO: Blind Surfer Surfs Infamously Dangerous ‘Pipeline,’ Inspiring Documentary Ensues #Inspiration #Aloha #SurfReport

50 Years Ago: The Beach Boys’ ‘Surfer Girl’ Hits The Charts

      http://youtu.be/LhuWooSAiRc     by Dave Swanson August 3, 2013 3:00 PM On Aug. 3, 1963, the Beach Boys‘ fifth single, ‘Surfer Girl,’ hit the Billboard charts. The song would eventually make it’s way to No. 7. The single is significant in that it was the first Beach Boys release to be produced … Continue reading 50 Years Ago: The Beach Boys’ ‘Surfer Girl’ Hits The Charts