VIA – ESPN Frank Quirarte – RIP Sean Collins, 1952-2011. Surf-forecasting pioneer Collins dies By Jake Howard ESPN.com Archive The surf world is in mourning Monday evening as word of Surfline founder Sean Collins’ passing is reverberating around the globe. Collins died Monday afternoon near his home in Seal Beach, Calif., according to the Orange … Continue reading Surf-forecasting pioneer Collins dies
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Surf legend Sean Collins dies @SurfLine
RIP Sean, thanks for being such a rad dude… VIA – SIGNS ON SAN DIEGO Sean Collins founded Surfline.com of Huntington Beach, a forecasting service that is widely used by surfers in San Diego County. — Orange County Register/Surfline Surf legend Sean Collins dies Written by Gary Robbins :07 p.m., Dec. 26, 2011 Updated 6:48 … Continue reading Surf legend Sean Collins dies @SurfLine
Naked surfer stuns beachgoers
VIA – GOLD COAST AUSTRALIA Naked surfer stuns beachgoers December 26th, 2011 NLOOKERS were shocked – and entertained – to see a man surfing naked at Snapper Rocks yesterday. Photos have emerged of the man surfing the massive Christmas Day swell. The identity of the man is now known and it is unclear if he … Continue reading Naked surfer stuns beachgoers
Surfer bares all at Snapper
VIA – COOLUM NEWS AUSTRALIA Photo: The unidentified nude surfer at Snapper Rocks. Mark Humphry Surfer bares all at Snapper Colin Gilmore | 26th December 2011 NUDE surfing has never achieved great popularity for two reasons. Firstly, those pesky public decency laws ruin everyone’s fun but, thankfully, keep us from going blind in the face … Continue reading Surfer bares all at Snapper
Huge swells close Queensland beaches #SurfReport
VIA – ABC AUSTRALIA Huge swells close Queensland beaches Updated December 25, 2011 16:44:55 Photo: Heavy swells batter Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast on Christmas Day. (AAP: Ben Beaden) Huge swells have forced the closure of beaches on Queensland’s Gold and Sunshine Coasts. The weather bureau has issued a severe weather warning for dangerous surf … Continue reading Huge swells close Queensland beaches #SurfReport
Surf's up! Santas hit the waves in Cocoa Beach
VIA – CF NEWS Surf’s up! Santas hit the waves in Cocoa Beach COCOA BEACH — Last Updated: Saturday, December 24, 2011 2:20 PM For the third year in a row, dozens of surfers dressed as Santa Claus and braved the cold water on Saturday in Cocoa Beach. Last year, 19 surfers rode the 4-foot … Continue reading Surf's up! Santas hit the waves in Cocoa Beach
Santa Cruz 2011 Newsmaker: Jay Moriarity movie stirs up memories of surfing star
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Scottish actor Gerard Butler talks with people on East Cliff Drive as the crew filming ‘Of Men and Mavericks’ prepares to shoot a re-enactment of the Jay Moriarity memorial paddle-out at Pleasure Point on Oct. 14. 2011 Newsmaker: Jay Moriarity movie stirs up memories of surfing star Posted: 12/23/2011 11:17:56 … Continue reading Santa Cruz 2011 Newsmaker: Jay Moriarity movie stirs up memories of surfing star
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OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards
OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards By Kari HamanakaMonday, February 13, 2012 The Aliso Viejo-based Surf Industry Manufacturers Association’s Image Awards attracted representatives of nearly 800 apparel companies, retailers and others in the action sports industry last week. Companies in the apparel, shoe and surf products industries were honored in 16 categories. Brands from … Continue reading OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards
Thursday Surf and Weather Report – Imperial Beach, San Diego #SurfReport
Injured surfer airlifted from beach
Injured surfer airlifted from beach 12:55pm Sunday 18th December 2011 in Local News AN INJURED surfer was airlifted to hospital. Coastguards were told the casualty had suffered a leg injury on the beach between Osmington and Ringstead in Weymouth Bay. A coastguard team from Weymouth went to the scene to help but because of the … Continue reading Injured surfer airlifted from beach
New Zealand: Good samaritan surfer saves British man swamped by surf
VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay
VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay http://youtu.be/011Eo_ZqX10 Kelly Slater charged 20 ft. face waves in our backyard Feb. 6 2012. It was heaven until Kona winds ruined the fun. Normally surfers get towed-in, Kelly paddled out to practically enjoy the surf all to himself. He was joined by his friend Alex Grey, whose … Continue reading VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay
Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport
VIA – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo October 12, 2011, 5:58 AM EDT By Tony C. Dreibus (Updates with Jova moving inland from first paragraph.) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) — Hurricane Jova came ashore near Mexico’s Pacific resort of Manzanillo with winds of 85 miles (140 kilometers) per hour, the … Continue reading Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport
VIDEO: Day 2 Highlights at Volcom Pipe Pro
Day Two Highlights – Volcom Pipe Pro 2012 “Uploaded by VolcomStoneYAE on Jan 30, 2012 NORTH SHORE, Oahu — (Jan. 29, 2012) — The second day of competition kicked off this morning in classic 6-8 foot Pipeline with offshore trade winds to make for some spectacular surfing as we ran a full day … Continue reading VIDEO: Day 2 Highlights at Volcom Pipe Pro