VIA – HB INDEPENDENT By Andrea HanstApril 30, 2013 | 1:24 p.m. The highly anticipated surfing industry trade show the Boardroom got the boot before its massive footprint even hit the beach, according to a news release. The consumer surfing forum put on by GLM will move from the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in … Continue reading Breaking Surf: Boardroom out of U.S. Open of Surfing – Also, Rockin’ Fig is set to be inducted into Surfer’s Hall of Fame.
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Surfboard shaper still honing his craft after all these years
VIA – THE COAST NEWS By Jared Whitlock Apr 28, 2013 • 144 views • Jim Phillips works on a hand-shaped surfboard blank at his shed. A longtime surfboard shaper, Phillips continues to push forward with surfboard design. Photos by Jared Whitlock ENCINITAS — Covered in a light layer of resin dust, Jim Phillips clamped … Continue reading Surfboard shaper still honing his craft after all these years
An Exclusive Interview with Big Wave Surfer Shawn Dollar #SantaCruz #SurfReport
VIA – HUFF POST Posted: 04/30/2013 12:53 pm Cyrus Saatsaz. Host, WaXed; Author, “Dogwild & Board: Stories, Interviews and Musings From a Surf Journalist” Zuri Irvin contributed to this story. The 2010 surf contest at Maverick’s produced some of the biggest waves in competitive surfing history. Massive bombs that tested the mettle of all … Continue reading An Exclusive Interview with Big Wave Surfer Shawn Dollar #SantaCruz #SurfReport
PHOTOS: Rare Shark Spotted Off La Jolla Coast #SurfReport #SmileyTheShark
Sevengill shark has been seen by San Diego divers By Steven Luke and Sarah Grieco | Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 | Updated 10:00 PM PDT Source: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/sevengill-shark-la-jolla-san-diego-california-204764711.html#ixzz2RYC9mx8e View more videos at: http://nbcsandiego.com. Local scuba divers talk to NBC 7 reporter Steven Luke about the sighting of sevengill sharks along the coast. Local scuba divers have … Continue reading PHOTOS: Rare Shark Spotted Off La Jolla Coast #SurfReport #SmileyTheShark
Surfboard Review April 2013
VIA – EASY READER NEWS For the month of April, a few local board builders and skate shops showcase some of their April offerings. Be smart, buy local! Brog Surfboards The Mid Potato The Mid Potato takes design elements from a mini-simmons and adds a tighter turning radius with its unique diamond swallow tail. … Continue reading Surfboard Review April 2013
UPDATE: Surfboard lost after memorial service is returned to Pismo Beach family
VIA – SLO.COM Jennifer Everett and her 6-year-old son, Oliver, pose with a surfboard that belonged to Everett’s husband, Todd. The board was recently returned to her after being left at the beach after a memorial service for Todd Everett on March 30. Joe Johnston Read more here: http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/04/22/2480462/surfboard-lost-after-memorial.html#storylink=cpy By Cynthia … Continue reading UPDATE: Surfboard lost after memorial service is returned to Pismo Beach family
Harris County woman sues after being hit face by surfboard in Galveston #SurfReport
VIA – BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE A Harris County woman is suing a surfer whose board hit her in the face while she was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, court records show. Lori Reynolds filed a lawsuit last week against Florida resident Steven Long IV for their April 16, 2011, collision in Galveston. At … Continue reading Harris County woman sues after being hit face by surfboard in Galveston #SurfReport
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Michael Peterson: Surfer honoured in a paddle out at Kirra
VIA – 9 MSN Surfer honoured in a paddle out at Kirra Tony Bartlett and Guy Hand 14:04 AEST Wed Apr 11 2012 Some of Australia’s top surfers will pay tribute to Michael Peterson on Saturday when they join a a traditional “paddle out” to farewell the King of Kirra. World champions Rabbit Bartholomew and … Continue reading Michael Peterson: Surfer honoured in a paddle out at Kirra
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Friends of First Coast surfer legend stir up waves of memories
VIA – M. JACKSONVILLE Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 Friends of First Coast surfer legend stir up waves of memories By Matt Soergel Daytona Beach’s Bill Hixon came to Neptune Beach in the spring of 1964 with 25 surfboards inside a panel truck. He leased a spot on First Street next to Red and … Continue reading Friends of First Coast surfer legend stir up waves of memories