VIA – INDEPENDENT UK Asher Simons Saturday 09 November 2013 On the Hawaiian island of Oahu, it’s not the widely known sporting icons who are the most revered, but surfer Eddie Aikau. Surfing, invented by the ancient Hawaiians, was an integral part of Polynesian culture. Aikau took immense pride in his Polynesian heritage, and … Continue reading Sporting Heroes: Eddie Aikau, the bravest surfer of all #Hawaii #Aloha
ridiculous -ness… VIA – SC SENTINEL Sentinel staff report Posted: 11/08/2013 03:13:27 PM PST Santa Cruz surfer Zoltan Torkos’ most recent trick keeps knitting skateboarding and surfing closer together. His most recent trick in the water is what he’s calling a Darkslide Pop-Shuvit. The Darkslide term comes from flipping the board upside … Continue reading #VIDEO: #SantaCruz surfer Zoltan Torkos performs a Darkslide Pop-Shuvit
Quinn Gates felt a tug on his foot, then noticed a large chunk was taken out of his silicone swim fin — in what was believed to be a shark bite in Bay Head on Thursday afternoon. By Mike Frassinelli/The Star-Ledger Email the author | Follow on Twitter on November 09, 2013 at 7:00 AM, … Continue reading Shark bite suspected in Ocean County after teen surfer has chunk taken from swim fin #NJ #SurfReport #JerseyShore #NY
Is it better to know, or to not know… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eV-ZtpR1EU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUMve0enxQg
VIA – NY DAILY NEWS The child, Logan Hamby – of Dadeville, Alabama – was playing in the water when his parents, Kenneth and Donna Hamby, heard him scream for help. A 4-foot-6 shark was attached to his leg and trying to pull him in the water – but a pair of good Samaritans … Continue reading 6-year-old boy survives shark attack on Miami beach after bystanders fight off killer fish #SurfReport #Florida
VIA DAILY MAIL UK Woman surfer nearly drowns as St Jude’s gale creates off Portugal some of the biggest waves to ever be conquered by boards Father-of-two Andrew Cotton, 34, took on the monster waves at Praia do Norte, near Nazare at 8am yesterday Beach known among surfers for huge waves because it picks … Continue reading INCREDIBLE PHOTOS! Surfer Girl Maya Gabeira nearly drowns off Portugal, Possible World Record Waves Surfed #SurfReport #Photos #Brasil
VIA – LA TIMES A city panel will take the first step toward a possible review of surfing regulations at a public meeting Monday night. Wendy Burch reports from Newport Beach on Oct. 21, 2013. By Emily FoxhallOctober 20, 2013, 9:23 a.m. An old surfing battle is resurfacing in Newport Beach. A … Continue reading Surfers, bodysurfers battle over Newport Beach’s iconic ‘Dirty’ Wedge #OC #SurfReport
Historia de los trajes de Surf Pues el traje de neopreno, una noche de verano, lo trajeron los extraterrestres. jaja… q no, vamos a contarlo. La verdad es que las primeras experimentaciones, más bien , la idea de inventar algo que permitiera baños más largos en invierno, y más largos, está bastante disputada. Ya en … Continue reading Historia de los trajes de Surf
VIA – LOS ALIMITOS PATCH Swimmer Missing off Surfside Amid High Surf and Strong Rip Currents The search will continue through the night for a 26-year-old swimmer last seen 200 yards from shore at 6 p.m. By Paige Austin August 31, 2011 A swimmer who went missing off the coast of Seal Beach is battling … Continue reading Swimmer Missing off Surfside Amid High Surf and Strong Rip Currents – #SurfReport
Poor girl and mom, they look scared sh*less… VIA – MY FOX 12-Year-Old Surfer Rescued Off Of Queens: MyFoxPHOENIX.com 12-Year-Old Surfer Rescued Off Of Queens Updated: Saturday, 27 Aug 2011, 3:31 PM MST Published : Saturday, 27 Aug 2011, 1:47 PM MST MYFOXNY.COM STAFF REPORT MYFOXNY.COM – It was a dramatic rescue in the rough … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: 12-Year-Old Surfer Girl Rescued Off Of Queens – (VIDEO) NY #SurfReport
