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VIDEO: Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile – CBS NEWS

VIA – CBS NEWS Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile Overtime Staff 60 Rewind August 21, 2011 7:04 PM A post from “60 Minutes’” Braden Bergan: My family isn’t shy about giving me story ideas for “60 Minutes,” but my definite favorite was Lesley Stahl’s 2004 profile of big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton. The idea … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile – CBS NEWS

Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy By STEPHEN BAXTER — Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 08/20/2011 12:54:04 PM PDT SANTA CRUZ – A few Santa Cruz County big-wave surfers squared off with officials from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary on Thursday in an ongoing … Continue reading Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy

Billabong Pro: cérémonie d'ouverture émouvante avec un hommage à Andy Irons

VIA – TAHITI PRESS Billabong Pro: cérémonie d’ouverture émouvante avec un hommage à Andy Irons Publié le 20 août 2011 à 11:58 La cérémonie d’ouverture de la Billabong Pro a eu lieu, vendredi après-midi, sur la presqu’île de Tahiti. Des débuts émouvants, pour la 11e édition de cet évènement international, puisqu’un hommage a été rendu … Continue reading Billabong Pro: cérémonie d'ouverture émouvante avec un hommage à Andy Irons

Hawaii: Shark spotted at Waikiki beach

VIA – HAWAII NEWS NOW Shark spotted at Waikiki beach Posted: Aug 19, 2011 11:03 PM EDT Updated: Aug 19, 2011 11:03 PM EDT WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) – Ocean safety officials say a shark may have been seen in waters off Waikiki beach Friday but they also believe it’s probably already left the area. Officials called … Continue reading Hawaii: Shark spotted at Waikiki beach

Reader photos: Leroy Grannis Paddleout – Hermosa Beach Pier,Southern California Moments – LA TIMES

Great photo for a great man… VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 232 August 20, 2011 | 4:00 pm In memoriam: Surfers join hands in memory of surfer and surf photographer Leroy Grannis off the Hermosa Beach Pier in this photo taken by Brian McStotts on June 24… For the … Continue reading Reader photos: Leroy Grannis Paddleout – Hermosa Beach Pier,Southern California Moments – LA TIMES

University of San Diego by shark in Puerto Rico

VIA – SIGNS ON SAN DIEGO USD law student bitten by shark in Puerto Rico Written by Nathan Max 4:23 p.m., Aug. 19, 2011 A University of San Diego law student suffered a severe shark bite this week in Puerto Rico and won’t make it back to campus in time to start classes Monday. Lydia … Continue reading University of San Diego by shark in Puerto Rico

More Photos: Reese Witherspoon Surfing in Hawaii

Looks like Reese got the stoke! VIA – DAILYMAIL UK Going pro: Reese Witherspoon perfects her surfing skills in Hawaii By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 4:58 PM on 20th August 2011 Reese Witherspoon seems to perfect everything that she does. In addition to being an Osar-winning actress and hands-on mother, the 35-year-old star … Continue reading More Photos: Reese Witherspoon Surfing in Hawaii

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Hurricane Irene Update: Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene #SurfReport

VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene August 24, 2011 12:05 AM Hurricane Irene is expected to pass Volusia and Flagler counties on Friday with its center roughly 200 to 250 miles offshore, far enough away to prevent significant winds and rain but close enough to rough … Continue reading Hurricane Irene Update: Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene #SurfReport