VIA – ABC AU Updated 3 hours 1 minute ago Photo: Surfing champion Kai Otton saved a 40-year-old man from a rip tide, while his father Greg saved a young boy. (ASP: Kelly Cestari) Map: Bega 2550 Professional Australian surfer Kai Otton and his father, Greg, have come to the rescue of another father … Continue reading Surfing champion Kai Otton helps rescue father and son in treacherous surf @Ottz79 #Australia #SurfReport
VIA – GEAR JUNKIE January 1, 2014, 6:47 pm Proving that Minnesotans rank among the hardiest of winter warriors, this video from last weekend shows a group of surfers braving below-zero temps to ride big waves on Lake Superior. The video, “Year End Swell,” was shot at Stoney Point, a popular break … Continue reading Minus-13 Degrees. Minnesotans Go Surfing On Lake Superior #Video #SurfReport #Aloha
VIA – SKY NEWS Scientists attach transmitters to hundreds of sharks, including great whites, to monitor their movements near public beaches. By Jonathan Samuels, Australia Correspondent Sharks in Western Australia swimming close to popular beaches are using Twitter to send warning messages to surfers and swimmers. The unique project means beach goers can make … Continue reading Australia: Sharks Use Twitter To Warn Swimmers – #SurfReport #Australia #Aloha #Tech
VIA – PEOPLE By Associated Press 12/26/2013 at 06:00 PM EST n attack by a school of carnivorous fish has injured 70 people bathing in an Argentine river, including seven children who lost parts of their fingers or toes. Director of lifeguards Federico Cornier said Thursday that thousands of bathers were cooling off from … Continue reading 70 People Injured After Piranha Attack in Argentina – #SurfReport
VIA – NY TIMES Jon Wegener with his surfboard at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, Calif. By CLAIRE MARTIN Published: December 21, 2013 In 2008, Dan Malloy, a professional surfer, received a package in the mail from Australia. In it was a thin, rectangular slab of wood with one rounded edge. It was a board … Continue reading Surfboard Design, Catching a Wave From Old #Hawaii
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Sentinel staff report Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 12/19/2013 09:26:15 PM PST The Punta Galea Challenge, a big wave surf contest in the Basque region of Spain, has been given a yellow light and is expected to be held Sunday. The contest is one of four 2013-14 … Continue reading Outside Roundup: Big Wave World Tour’s Punta Galea Challenge surf contest planned for Sunday
VIA – STAR ADVERTISER Hazardous surf of up to 30 feet expected to roll in today A surfer braved 15- to 20-foot surf at Ehukai Beach Park (aka Pipeline) on Nov. 29. By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED: 04:36 p.m. HST, Dec 19, 2013 LAST UPDATED: 07:51 a.m. HST, Dec 20, 2013 Dangerous waves that could reach … Continue reading Hazardous surf of up to 30 feet expected to roll in today #Hawaii #SurfReport #Aloha
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
Injured surfer airlifted from beach 12:55pm Sunday 18th December 2011 in Local News AN INJURED surfer was airlifted to hospital. Coastguards were told the casualty had suffered a leg injury on the beach between Osmington and Ringstead in Weymouth Bay. A coastguard team from Weymouth went to the scene to help but because of the … Continue reading Injured surfer airlifted from beach
VIA – NEWS.COM AUSTRALIA TV report into surf death condemned AAP April 02, 2012 10:26AM SURF Life Saving Queensland’s president has condemned a television report on the death of Matthew Barclay, 14, during last week’s national championships on the Gold Coast. A report on the Seven Network’s Sunday Night program questioned whether Surf … Continue reading TV report into surf death condemned
70 years old and bodyboarding? Awesome…I hope I am still this healthy at their age! VIA – NORTH COUNTY TIMES – CARLSBAD CARLSBAD: Bodyboarding makes splash with women’s group BY Brandi Perez [email protected] | Posted: Saturday, August 6, 2011 5:30 am They’re the bodyboarding babes. At Carlsbad State Beach last week, nine women —- all … Continue reading Surf Clubs: Board Certified Babes – All Women, All 50-80 Years Old…