Category Archives: United States

Surf Industry News: Billabong in a bind

VIA – RAG TRADER Billabong in a bind 30 Aug 2011 Iconic Australian brand Billabong is under fire again, with its US operation in hot water over an alleged breach of contract, alleged fraud, and alleged conspiracy to commit fraud. The American arm of the surfwear label, which launched in Queensland in 1973, is being … Continue reading Surf Industry News: Billabong in a bind

City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition's Festival

City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition’s Festival Concerts, motocross and skateboard events nixed from the event. By Joseph Kellard August 29, 2011 While organizers of the Quiksilver Pro New York announced that their surfing competition will go on as scheduled in Long Beach starting Sept. 1, the City of Long Beach said that the festival sideshows … Continue reading City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition's Festival

MUST WATCH VIDEO: Jeremy Flores Perfect 10's, Jordy's Injury & More! Billabong Pro Tahiti

MUST WATCH VIDEO: Jeremy Flores Perfect 10’s, Jordy’s Injury & More! Billabong Pro Tahiti All the best highlights from Sundays Billabong Pro action in Tahiti. Epic Teahupoo and epic surfing!

David Beckham Goes Surfing With Armed Bodyguard In Malibu

VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Surf toys and a hired gun: Beckham’s beach essentials include armed bodyguard By Simon Cable Last updated at 11:52 PM on 28th August 2011 It is the kind of security measure usually reserved for senior politicians or royalty. But David Beckham appears to have hired an armed bodyguard to protect … Continue reading David Beckham Goes Surfing With Armed Bodyguard In Malibu

Hurricane Irene: Surfers talk about teacher's death

VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE Surfers talk about teacher’s death By LYDA LONGA, Staff Writer send an email to [email protected] August 29, 2011 12:45 AM Posted in: Southeast Volusia NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Surfers of all ages and experience levels had mixed reactions Sunday about the death of a 55-year-old New Smyrna Beach High math … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: Surfers talk about teacher's death

Duke's Oceanfest Closes on a High Note with Surf Polo & Kahala Challenge – Hawaii

VIA – HAWAII REPORTER Above: Candice Appleby had every reason to smile after competing in, and winning, more events than any other athlete over the past week. Photo by Bernie Baker Duke’s Oceanfest Closes on a High Note with Surf Polo & Kahala Challenge BY JODI WILMOTT – The 10th annual Duke’s OceanFest drew to … Continue reading Duke's Oceanfest Closes on a High Note with Surf Polo & Kahala Challenge – Hawaii

Surfers carve gnarly waves

VIA – GEELONG ADVERTISER AUSTRALIA – BIG AND BOLD: Bruce Irons rides the monster during a lay day at the Billabong Pro Tahiti. Irons was one of many professionals who flew in for the enormous waves. Photo: KIRSTIN SCHOLTZ Surfers carve gnarly waves AUSTRALIA’S world No.1 Joel Parkinson described the scenes at Teahupoo yesterday as … Continue reading Surfers carve gnarly waves

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Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium

Another reason to get back to the Monterey Bay Aquarium!: VIA – CONTRA COSTA TIMES Great white shark caught off MDR has a new home From wire service reports Posted: 09/01/2011 01:51:12 PM PDT Updated: 09/01/2011 01:52:17 PM PDT A great white shark that was captured in Marina del Rey has a new home today … Continue reading Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium

Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport

VIA – HONOLULU CIVIC BEAT   Oahu Surf Report   Posted by Civil Beat Staff on 03/26/2012 at 7:58AM HST (10 hours ago) Mostly cloudy with  E- but mostly NE trades 15-25.  Scattered windward showers today.  Country: Continues to drop to Flat-2’ on a NNE angle. North facing reefs see occ. 2.5-3’ sets.  Sunset & Pipe … Continue reading Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport