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The Science of Surf: Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing

VIA – INDEPENDENT   The Science of Surf Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing Friday, April 20, 2012 By Brian Gallagher On a clear Sunday afternoon, in the Moby Dick restaurant atop Stearns Wharf, Peter Neushal — a lecturer in UCSB’s History Department — talked to an audience about how the study … Continue reading The Science of Surf: Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing →

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Swell weekend for surfers from Fraser Island to Gold Coast #Surfreport

VIA – COURIER MAIL   Swell weekend for surfers from Fraser Island to Gold Coast Brian Williams From: The Courier-Mail April 21, 2012 12:00AM     Source: The Courier-Mail IT SHOULD be a ripping weekend for surfboard riders, with swells to 3.5m from Fraser Island to the Gold Coast. Weather Bureau forecaster Michelle Berry said … Continue reading Swell weekend for surfers from Fraser Island to Gold Coast #Surfreport →

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Shark bites surfer off Melbourne Beach Fla

VIA – FLORIDA TODAY   Shark bites surfer off Melbourne Beach 7:17 AM, Apr. 20, 2012 A 28-year-old surfer bitten by a shark while in the waters off Melbourne Beach was in stable condition, according to Brevard County Fire-Rescue officials. The attack happened about 7:30 p.m. Thursday as the unidentified surfer was paddling out about … Continue reading Shark bites surfer off Melbourne Beach Fla →

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Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff

VIA – MERCURY NEWS   Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff By Jessica M. Pasko [email protected] Posted:   04/19/2012 05:01:43 PM PDT Updated:   04/19/2012 05:01:45 PM PDT   DAVENPORT — A 56-year-old man was rescued from a cliff after becoming stranded Wednesday night. The man was windsurfing in the Davenport Landing area that … Continue reading Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff →

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Gulf Oil Spill Anniversary: BP Disaster's Impact On Children Still Debated

I hate big oil and the politicians who sell their souls to do their bidding…   VIA – HUFF POSt   Gulf Oil Spill Anniversary: BP Disaster’s Impact On Children Still Debated   Posted: 04/20/2012 10:10 am Updated: 04/20/2012 10:18 am Lynne [email protected]   SOUTH PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. — Julie Creppel raises six children here, … Continue reading Gulf Oil Spill Anniversary: BP Disaster's Impact On Children Still Debated →

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FLORIDA: Man, 28, Suffers Shark Bite While Surfing #SurfReport

VIA – WESH   Interactive Radar | More Weather Man, 28, Suffers Shark Bite While Surfing Victim In Stable Condition At Holmes Regional POSTED: 10:34 pm EDT April 19, 2012 UPDATED: 10:37 pm EDT April 19, 2012 INDIATLANTIC, Fla. — A Melbourne Beach man was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center on Thursday after suffering … Continue reading FLORIDA: Man, 28, Suffers Shark Bite While Surfing #SurfReport →

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Surfer killed by 16ft Great White shark while paddling off South African beach where National Geographic TV crew were filming

via – daily mail uk   Surfer killed by 16ft Great White shark while paddling off South African beach where National Geographic TV crew were filming David Lilienfeld, 20, was body boarding with his brother when the predator struck Documentary crew filming ‘Shark Men’ series nearby accused of endangering swimmers by luring animals close to … Continue reading Surfer killed by 16ft Great White shark while paddling off South African beach where National Geographic TV crew were filming →

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Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego

VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH   Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego   An eclectic crew of surfing legends, shapers, and historians from Coronado and Southern California attended the weekend reception for the show, which continues through March. By Serge Dedina 5:45 am   Coronado surfing historian John Elwell with the Simmons surfboards from his … Continue reading Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego →