VIA – STAR ADVERTISER By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED: 01:31 p.m. HST, Oct 20, 2013 LAST UPDATED: 04:09 a.m. HST, Oct 21, 2013 Waves with faces of 10 to 15 feet are expected on the north shores of Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Molokai through this morning, prompting a high surf advisory until 6 a.m. … Continue reading #Hawaii: High surf advisory posted for Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Molokaii – #SurfReport #Aloha
VIA – SJ MERC By Nels Johnson, Marin Independent Journal Posted: 10/21/2013 07:54:02 AM PDT Updated: 10/21/2013 07:54:04 AM PDT A high-surf advisory was posted for the Marin coast Monday by federal forecasters who warned beach visitors about rogue “sneaker waves.” Ten-foot combers were predicted for some coastal areas from Santa Cruz … Continue reading Big surf expected along Bay Area coast as official warns of ‘sneaker waves’ #SurfReport
Been watching Nat since he was tiny grom surfing, couldn’t be happier to see such a nice guy doing so well in the ASP and representing SC… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwI_EC1K67E&feature=share&list=UUhuLeaTGRcfzo0UjL-2qSbQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWV_cYOAf0o&feature=share&list=UUhuLeaTGRcfzo0UjL-2qSbQ VIA – SC SENTINEL By Stephen Baxter – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 10/17/2013 09:25:30 AM PDT Nat Young of the USA in action during … Continue reading #SantaCruz surfer Nat Young wins ASP Rookie of the Year, finishes second at Rip Curl Pro Portugal – #Aloha #SurfReport
Rad photo by Dale Kobetich VIA – LA JOLLA LIGHT Posted by Staff on Oct 18, 2013. Channel 10 News reported Thursday night (Oct. 17) that a teen encountered a great white shark while fishing a couple miles off WindanSea Beach in La Jolla. Shark expert Patrick Douglas confirmed the sighting when shown the … Continue reading Teen spots 14-foot-long great white shark in waters off WindanSea Beach in La Jolla, surfers cautioned #SurfReport
VIA – OC REG Published: Oct. 18, 2013 Updated: 5:30 p.m. Photographer Tom Cozad’s early experience dealing with the water-clearing policy keeps him in line to this day, he says. BY LAYLAN CONNELLY / ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Newport Beach will discuss current rules and regulations regarding the process known as blackball at 6 p.m. … Continue reading Surfer recalls jail time from blackball rebellion #OC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Muq9XM1BpoA VIA – MERC NEWS Bay City News Posted: 10/17/2013 10:25:54 AM PDT | Updated: a day ago HALF MOON BAY – Although the waves haven’t yet reached their desired height for the famous Mavericks big-wave surf contest, organizers have announced a multi-year title sponsorship agreement with surf brand … Continue reading Body Glove to sponsor #Mavericks surf competition – #SurfReport #Aloha
VIA – DAILY MAIL UK The unnamed man was spotted by an amateur photographer running along the cliff The anxious sportsman was late for his heat so decided to jump off the cliff to save time The cliff, Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz, is a famous surf spot where Jack O’Neill developed the modern wetsuit … Continue reading #SantaCruz Incredible moment death-defying surfer jumps off cliff to join competition after turning up late #Photograhy
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
VIA – NATIONAL POST Fisherman on Vancouver Island invents killer-whale powered seal repellent ‘Orca-Stra Feb 24, 2012 – 5:02 PM ET A Vancouver Island man, who has been fishing for more than 60 years, noticed that the seals commonly found near fishing boats tend to beat a hasty retreat whenever orcas make … Continue reading Fisherman on Vancouver Island invents killer-whale powered seal repellent ‘Orca-Stra
VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading