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Singer Jack Johnson grants boy’s Christmas wish

VIA – BOSTON HERALD Singer Jack Johnson grants boy’s Christmas wish By John Zaremba Sunday, December 18, 2011 Surf-folk singer Jack Johnson brought some Southern California sunshine into the lives of a 6-year-old Children’s Hospital Boston patient and his family yesterday, fulfilling the boy’s foremost Christmas wish by giving him a private webcast concert and … Continue reading Singer Jack Johnson grants boy’s Christmas wish

Surf grapevine latches onto North Shore fight

Ahhh! I was wondering when an article like this was going to be published!… VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Photo – Australian Kieren Perrow, oblivious to the shenanigans on shore, took out the Pipe Masters. Picture: Kirstin Scholtz/ASP Source: Getty Images Surf grapevine latches onto North Shore fight Fred Pawle From: The Australian December 17, 2011 … Continue reading Surf grapevine latches onto North Shore fight

Lil Wayne Launching Skateboard Clothing Line 'Trukfit'

VIA – MTV Lil Wayne Launching Skateboard Clothing Line ‘Trukfit’ Posted 11 hrs ago by D.L. Chandler in Music News By most accounts, Lil Wayne has already had a banner 2011. He’s coasting on the success of his “I Am Still Music” tour, which grossed a whopping $47 million in the States alone, plus the … Continue reading Lil Wayne Launching Skateboard Clothing Line 'Trukfit'

Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey

VIA – MONTEREY HERALD Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings ‘Art, Activism and the Ocean’ to Monterey By MARC CABRERA Herald Staff Writer Posted: 12/13/2011 01:29:37 AM PST Updated: 12/13/2011 03:47:41 PM PST Once upon a time, Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd had his sights set on a career in oceanography. “I grew up surfing, and … Continue reading Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey

Surfer Anthony Ruffo admits to drug sales, other charges

VIA – MERCURY Surfer Anthony Ruffo admits to drug sales, other charges By Cathy Kelly – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 12/12/2011 07:14:18 PM PST Updated: 12/12/2011 07:18:16 PM PST SANTA CRUZ – Former professional surfer Anthony Ruffo pleaded no contest Monday to the three charges facing him, including sales of methamphetamine, placing himself at the … Continue reading Surfer Anthony Ruffo admits to drug sales, other charges

Hawaii Surfers Surfing Past 60

Great article… VIA – HONOLULU MAGAZINE Photo: “I don’t feel 60,” says Laura Blears. In 1974, she became the first female surfer to challenge the boys at the pro level when she surfed in the prestigious Smirnoff Pro-Am. Hawaii Surfers Surfing Past 60 Silver Surfers: Meet five surf legends who, in their 60s and 70s, … Continue reading Hawaii Surfers Surfing Past 60

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Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer – Long Island NY #SurfReport

VIA – NEWS DAY Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer Published: September 8, 2011 10:40 PM By BILL MASON [email protected] Rescuers were unable to locate a surfer missing in treacherous ocean waters off Gilgo Beach Thursday, officials said, despite several hours of searching. The 30-year-old surfer, whose name was not released, was reported to be … Continue reading Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer – Long Island NY #SurfReport

Buff Gerard Butler masters dangerous surf for new movie 'Mavericks'

VIA – USA TODAY Buff Gerard Butler masters dangerous surf By Susan Wloszczyna, USA TODAY It’s been a toner, tanner and leaner Gerard Butler doing promotion rounds for his new film, Machine Gun Preacher, that opens Friday. More: ‘Machine Gun Preacher’ is a love story The 6-foot-2 Scotsman’s new physique as well as his sun-kissed … Continue reading Buff Gerard Butler masters dangerous surf for new movie 'Mavericks'