Just a side note to this story, as a consumer knowledgeable in areas from opening and running businesses to designing products, etc. And being involved in surfing my entire life, I have to say that Quiksilver as a business, sucks ranging from the very bottom to the top of it’s business. Many of their designs … Continue reading Slump hits hard: Surf icon Quiksilver cuts jobs
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Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack
Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack By BOB NORBERG THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:05 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:05 a.m. A shark attack at a popular Humboldt Bay surfing spot left a surfer shaken but unhurt and underlines that it is the time of year that … Continue reading Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack
Carissa Moore to Compete in Men’s Triple Crown of Surfing! @CarissaMoore92
Whoa! VIA – ALOHA UPDATE Carissa Moore to Compete in Men’s Triple Crown of Surfing September 15, 2011 Carissa Moore, the newly crowned champion of the women’s ASP World Tour will be coming home to Oahu to compete in the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing on the North Shore. She’s been granted a wild … Continue reading Carissa Moore to Compete in Men’s Triple Crown of Surfing! @CarissaMoore92
Surf Expo Attendance Up by Double Digits
VIA – APPAREL NEWS Surf Expo Attendance Up by Double Digits by Deidre Crawford, Manufacturing Editor September 15, 2011 ORLANDO, FLA.—Surf Expo held its largest-ever trade show Sept. 8–10 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. Exhibitor numbers were up 14 percent, with 825 exhibitors representing more than 4,000 brands, according to show director Roy Turner. … Continue reading Surf Expo Attendance Up by Double Digits
PHOTOS: Shark Attack in Northern California
Whoa! This dude had an angel on his shoulder! VIA – SHARK RESEARCH COMMITTEE Pacific Coast Shark News 2011 Samoa Beach — On September 11, 2011Benjie Rose was surfing 40 yards from shore at Samoa Beach at the Power Poles break just across the bridge from Eureka. There were several surfers in close proximity to … Continue reading PHOTOS: Shark Attack in Northern California
Hawaii: More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls – #SurfReport
Makes me miss bows sooo much! VIA – ALOHA UPDATE More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls September 14, 2011 Filed under: Surfing Drew Wilkinson The South Shore reefs of Oahu were bombarded by surf at the beginning of September. The same swell that slammed into Teahupoo for the Billabong Tahiti Pro made it’s … Continue reading Hawaii: More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls – #SurfReport
Climate change threatens California beaches: study
VIA – AFP Climate change threatens California beaches: study (AFP) – 4 hours ago LOS ANGELES — Global warming could cost California beach communities hundreds of million dollars due to lost tourism and other income earned on the famously surfer-friendly coastline, a new study said. Storm damage and erosion will narrow beaches over the next … Continue reading Climate change threatens California beaches: study
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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
Michael Peterson's ashes scattered while surrounded by hundreds of surfers at a memorial paddle-out
Oahu flood warning canceled, high surf advisory extended #SurfReport
VIA – HAWAII NEWS NOW Oahu flood warning canceled, high surf advisory extended Posted: Mar 09, 2012 9:32 AM EST Updated: Mar 09, 2012 8:57 PM EST HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The National Weather Service has canceled the flash flood warning for the island of Oahu, but heavy rainfall may still cause damage around the state. … Continue reading Oahu flood warning canceled, high surf advisory extended #SurfReport
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HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach
VIA – WWAYTV3 HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach Submitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 08/25/2011 – 3:51pm. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — While some folks are leaving our beaches, others are packing up and heading to the waves. The surf’s up at Wrightsville beach despite the potential dangers that comes with … Continue reading HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach
Big surf expected along Bay Area coast as official warns of ‘sneaker waves’ #SurfReport
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Inaugural Venice Beach Surf and Skate Fest Saturday at Venice Farmers' Market Lot
VIa – MARINA DEL REY PATCH Inaugural Venice Beach Surf and Skate Fest Saturday at Venice Farmers’ Market Lot The free event will feature a showcase of products, a community swap meet, a food court of Venice restaurants, live music, a beer garden and a charity raffle. By Paul Chavez Email the author … Continue reading Inaugural Venice Beach Surf and Skate Fest Saturday at Venice Farmers' Market Lot