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Kelly Slater and his fifth wheel

Ya I want one… VIA – ESPN Kelly Slater and his fifth wheel JoliKelly Slater’s fifth fin — it may not look like much, but it’s had a big impact this year. It’s live: we read the wind in textures, we hear the sounds, place ourselves in the moment, measure ourselves against it, and we … Continue reading Kelly Slater and his fifth wheel

Soul Surfer made AnnaSophia Robb a real surfer

VIA – FAN SHARE Soul Surfer made AnnaSophia Robb a real surfer Hollywood actress AnnaSophia Robb has revealed that before she went into the movie Soul Surfer, she did not really have that much of a connection with surfing. However, since making the movie AnnaSophia has admitted that she has caught the surfing bug and … Continue reading Soul Surfer made AnnaSophia Robb a real surfer

Near-drowned surfer given second chance

VIA – STUFF CO NZ Near-drowned surfer given second chance NICOLE MATHEWSON Last updated 15:09 19/10/2011 A Christchurch surfer who almost drowned is recovering well after being given a second chance at life. James Tuhikarama, 47, was pulled from the water at New Brighton beach during a surfing competition on September 18. Six young lifeguards … Continue reading Near-drowned surfer given second chance

Life of Jay Moriarity celebrated in new surf film

VIA – WASHINGTON TIMES Life of Jay Moriarity celebrated in new surf film Tuesday, October 18, 2011 – Sportfolio by Jill K. Robinson HALF MOON BAY, Calif., October 18, 2011—It’s been 10 years since Jay Moriarity’s death in a free-diving accident in the Indian Ocean, but the phrase “Live like Jay” is still heard on … Continue reading Life of Jay Moriarity celebrated in new surf film

ASP World Surfing Tour Comes to San Francisco November 1st-12th

VIA – BLEACHER REPORT ASP World Surfing Tour Comes to San Francisco November 1st-12th Attention folks: Kelly Slater (former “Baywatch” co-star/current Pro Surf King) is on his way to the Sunset District of San Francisco. He’ll arrive in roughly 13 days (Nov. 1) and he plans on staying for a couple of weeks depending on … Continue reading ASP World Surfing Tour Comes to San Francisco November 1st-12th

SANTA CRUZ: Hear Tales About the Biggest Wave in the World Tuesday at Freeline Surf Shop

VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Hear Tales About the Biggest Wave in the World Tuesday The author of ‘Ghost Wave,’ about the biggest wave on earth, 100 miles off the California coast, will speak from 4-6 p.m. at Freeline Design Surf Shop Tuesday. By Brad Kava 2:22pm They call it the Ghost Wave and it’s … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Hear Tales About the Biggest Wave in the World Tuesday at Freeline Surf Shop

Surfers rescue fishermen off West Coast

VIA – CBC CANADA Photo: One of the surfers in the rescue stands on the overturned boat with one of the rescued fishermen. Surfers rescue fishermen off West Coast CBC News Posted: Oct 17, 2011 9:17 AM PT Last Updated: Oct 17, 2011 9:52 AM PT Some West Coast surfers came to the rescue of … Continue reading Surfers rescue fishermen off West Coast

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Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego

VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches Surf contest delayed by pollution By Matthew T. Hall, Reporter – San Diego Mike Lee, Reporter – Environment Friday, September 9, 2011 at 9:24 a.m. All beaches north of Scripps Pier through Del Mar and Solana Beach have been closed for at … Continue reading Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego