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A night with Lopez and Lynch

VIA – SURF COAST TIMES   A night with Lopez and Lynch   Ali Deane February 7 2012 Pipeline master Gerry Lopez is in town this weekend to present his book with Wayne Lynch at a special event hosted by Patagonia Torquay. Legendary wave-riders Gerry Lopez and Wayne Lynch will be in town this weekend … Continue reading A night with Lopez and Lynch

HAWAII: High Surf Warning in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday #SurfReport

VIA – KHON High Surf Warning in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday Published: 3:57 pm Updated: 4:03 pm High surf warning in effect through Thursday for north and west facing shores of Oahu. A very large northwest swell will continue to affect the area tonight bringing surf heights to warning levels on many north and … Continue reading HAWAII: High Surf Warning in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday #SurfReport

Shark scare for surfers

VIA – SUNSHINE COAST DAILY Nick Ferguson was brushed by a force that lifted him out of the water while surfing near Wurtulla. When he turned his board over he noticed one fin missing. John Mccutcheon   Shark scare for surfers   Trevor Hockins | 7th February 2012   SUNSHINE Coast surfers have been warned … Continue reading Shark scare for surfers

New swell ignites the 2012 Mavericks Invitational

VIA – SURFER TODAY New swell ignites the 2012 Mavericks Invitational   Anxiety is building at Half Moon Bay. A medium-sized NW swell is hitting the shores of California and the 2012 Mavericks Invitational may be called on, in the next days, if all weather conditions meet properly – wave face, tide, wind and wave … Continue reading New swell ignites the 2012 Mavericks Invitational

ExxonMobil pays no federal tax, refuses to pay for Alaska oil spill

VIA – GREEN LEFT   ExxonMobil pays no federal tax, refuses to pay for Alaska oil spill   Sunday, February 5, 2012 By Rebecca Leber United States’ oil giant ExxonMobil had the largest profits of the “big five” oil companies last year, raking in US$41.1 billion. This is a 35% jump from the year before. … Continue reading ExxonMobil pays no federal tax, refuses to pay for Alaska oil spill

Surfwear pioneers not short of ideas

VI – SMH   Surfwear pioneers not short of ideas Megan Levy February 6, 2012 – 1:03PM   When Kelly Slater stormed to his history-making 11th world surfing title late last year, a team of scientists at Deakin University in Geelong were watching intently and taking notes. And not just because of the 39-year-old’s unrivalled … Continue reading Surfwear pioneers not short of ideas

Ireland to Showcase 'Planet's Biggest Waves' on 2012 Kite Surf Tour

VIA – AFLOAT IE     Ireland to Showcase ‘Planet’s Biggest Waves’ on 2012 Kite Surf Tour Sunday, 05 February 2012 12:05 #KITESURFING – Ireland will be one of four stops on the 2012 Kite Surf Pro World Championship Tour to decide the best wave kitesurfers in the world, Surfer Today reports. Kicking off in … Continue reading Ireland to Showcase 'Planet's Biggest Waves' on 2012 Kite Surf Tour

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HEALTH ADVISORY: Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego #SurfReport

VIA – LA JOLLA PATCH Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego The Department of Environmental Health has issued a general advisory for the coastal waters of San Diego County due to contamination by urban runoff following the rains this weekend. By Michelle Mowad 11:01am The Department of Environmental Health warns swimmers, surfers and … Continue reading HEALTH ADVISORY: Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego #SurfReport