Category Archives: Surfing

Alleged shark sighting at Swami's surf spot stirs debate

VIA – PETE THOMAS OUTDOORS Alleged shark sighting at Swami’s surf spot stirs debate Was that really a large great white shark cruising through a wave, mere feet from unsuspecting surfers, at a popular Southern California beach last Wednesday? Or was it another species of shark, or something else entirely, depicted in a widely circulated … Continue reading Alleged shark sighting at Swami's surf spot stirs debate

Guide: Best surf breaks in Sydney

VIA – CNN GO Best surf breaks in Sydney Sydney’s best surf breaks aren’t about crowds at iconic beaches — finding them just needs a little local knowledge By Darren Foord 7 September, 2011 Surfing. It conjures up images of exotic locales, palm-fringed shorelines, adventure and discovery and of a lifestyle that basks in the … Continue reading Guide: Best surf breaks in Sydney

18-foot-long shark spotted off Cambria coast – San Luis Obispo #SurfReport

That’s a dinosaur! VIA – SACBEE 18-foot-long shark spotted off Cambria coast The Associated Press Published: Monday, Sep. 5, 2011 – 8:53 pm CAMBRIA, Calif. — Officials say an 18-foot-long shark has been spotted in the waters off Cambria and are urging beachgoers to be careful. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said … Continue reading 18-foot-long shark spotted off Cambria coast – San Luis Obispo #SurfReport

Interview: Surfing champ Kelly Slater battles perfection, talks AI, #QuikProNY, etc. – @KellySlater

Good insight into the mindset of the champ… VIA – WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS Surfing champ Slater battles perfection Will Swanton 14:39 AEST Tue Sep 6 2011 Kelly Slater is attempting to kill the perfectionist within. “It drives me crazy but I really am,” Slater told AAP before his opening heat of the $US1 million … Continue reading Interview: Surfing champ Kelly Slater battles perfection, talks AI, #QuikProNY, etc. – @KellySlater

Photos: Quiksilver Pro N.Y. surfers give Long Beach crowds a show – @FreddyP808 @KellySlater

VIA – LONG ISLAND HERALD Quiksilver Pro N.Y. surfers give Long Beach crowds a show September 5, 2011 Labor Day weekend is all about Quiksilver in Long Beach While the competition didn’t officially start on Monday, thousands of surf fans, visitors and residents gathered in Long Beach to watch the world’s best surfers take to … Continue reading Photos: Quiksilver Pro N.Y. surfers give Long Beach crowds a show – @FreddyP808 @KellySlater

A difficult conversation about Great Whites

Some of the comments on this guys article are hilarious, click the link at the bottom… VIA – SYDNEY MORNING HERALD A difficult conversation about Great Whites September 6, 2011 – 1:59PM Derek Rielly is a surfer, writer, entrepreneur and raconteur. There are two things the court of public opinion will hang you for in … Continue reading A difficult conversation about Great Whites

Billabong claims digital first

VIA – RAG TRADER Billabong claims digital first 06 Sep 2011 Iconic surfwear brand Billabong has become the first fashion retailer in Australia to trial a new type of interactive self-service technology in-store. The technology, developed by digital media company Yeapoint in partnership with online holiday service GoSea, allows customers to book and purchase last-minute … Continue reading Billabong claims digital first

Random Posts on Surfing

Power Kites and Their Uses

Power kites are kites that are pretty large in size and are made in such a way that it gives the user a lot of pull. Power kites can be used for purposes like pulling things, and people like surfers, snow boards, roller skaters and also buggies. But po…

Hawaii: Hundreds rescued during high surf warning – Video #SurfReport

VIA – KHON2 Hundreds rescued during high surf warning Reported by: Andrew Pereira Email: [email protected] Published: 8/30 5:44 pm Updated: 8/30 5:49 pm For wave riders a high surf warning is more like an invitation. At China Walls in Hawaii Kai dozens of waver riders tested their limits. “It’s a dangerous wave out there and … Continue reading Hawaii: Hundreds rescued during high surf warning – Video #SurfReport