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
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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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Surf's up: Group keeps lookout for tsunami debris on area beaches
VIA – PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Surf’s up: Group keeps lookout for tsunami debris on area beaches By Arwen Rice Peninsula Daily News NEAH BAY — If there is anyone who knows about beach debris, it’s surfers. Surfers often travel the world seeking the perfect wave — but to get to the waves, they … Continue reading Surf's up: Group keeps lookout for tsunami debris on area beaches