This is a great series, lots of interesting information and photos. Definitely makes me want to travel! VIA – ENCINITAS PATCH Tubes and Tapas: Surfing Spain’s North Coast The second part of a three-part series on surfing and travel in Europe in the fall. The tapa or pintxo, with its gelatinous and vegetable covering, looked … Continue reading Tubes and Tapas: Surfing Spain's North Coast
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Is this the biggest wave ever surfed?
VIA – WA TODAY Is this the biggest wave ever surfed? Simon White November 9, 2011 – 9:48AM Simon White November 9, 2011 – 9:48AM Is this the biggest wave ever surfed? US big-wave surfer Garrett McNamara has surfed glacier-fuelled tsunamis in Alaska but even he broke new ground when he surfed this 27-metre monster … Continue reading Is this the biggest wave ever surfed?
Surfing a Massive 90-Foot Wave to Claim the World Record
VIA – GIZMODO Surfing a Massive 90-Foot Wave to Claim the World Record Apparently born without a sense of fear, Garrett McNamara just broke the world record for Largest Wave Surfed by successfully navigating this 90-foot wall of watery death. The previous record—77 feet—was set by Mike Parsons in 2008. Sorry Mike. Can we just … Continue reading Surfing a Massive 90-Foot Wave to Claim the World Record
Subtropical storm Sean formed in the Atlantic dawn Tuesday – High waves expected #SurfReport
VIA – DOMINICAN TODAY Scattered showers nationwide, high surf in north coast 8 November 2011, 9:55 AM Scattered showers nationwide, high surf in north coast SANTO DOMINGO.- Subtropical storm Sean formed in the Atlantic dawn Tuesday and affects marine conditions, with higher than waves normal along the North coast, where small craft are cautioned to … Continue reading Subtropical storm Sean formed in the Atlantic dawn Tuesday – High waves expected #SurfReport
Surfer Rides 90 Foot Wave – Garrett McNamara breaks the world record for the largest wave ever surfed
Thanks to @RAWELEMENTSUSA for the heads up on this story…: “Uploaded by HRPmedia on Nov 7, 2011 Nazaré and Garrett McNamara made surf history with the largest waves ever ridden in Portugal. Garrett’s wave has been entered into the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards 2012. This is considered the Oscars of big wave riding … Continue reading Surfer Rides 90 Foot Wave – Garrett McNamara breaks the world record for the largest wave ever surfed
Gerard Butler spotted filming ‘Of Men and Mavericks’ in Foster City, CA
VIA – ON LOCATION Gerard Butler spotted filming ‘Of Men and Mavericks’ in Foster City, CA by Christine on November 7, 2011 · 2 comments in On Location Photos Thanks to one of our tips, Nathalie met Gerard Butler on the set of Of Men And Mavericks in Foster City, CA last week! The movie … Continue reading Gerard Butler spotted filming ‘Of Men and Mavericks’ in Foster City, CA
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
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Surfboard Brands Reuse Foam Dust to Protect the Environment – Surf Community Aims to Recycle 250,000 Pounds in First Year
Awesome! VIA – PR WEB Surfboard Brands Reuse Foam Dust to Protect the Environment – Surf Community Aims to Recycle 250,000 Pounds in First Year It is no secret that the surf community has battled the challenge of what to do with leftover polyurethane dust, which is the result of shaping a surfboard from a … Continue reading Surfboard Brands Reuse Foam Dust to Protect the Environment – Surf Community Aims to Recycle 250,000 Pounds in First Year
MAUI: Shark sighting closes waters off Makena #SurfReport
VIA – MAUI NEWS Shark sighting closes waters off Makena February 14, 2012 The Maui News MAKENA — Lifeguards closed waters off Makena State Park after a shark sighting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, said Deborah Ward, spokeswoman for the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. A lifeguard saw a 10- to 12-foot shark about … Continue reading MAUI: Shark sighting closes waters off Makena #SurfReport
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PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail
VIA – SF GATE PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail Sapna Maheshwari, ©2012 Bloomberg News Published 10:57 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2012 July 9 (Bloomberg) — Pacific Sunwear of California Inc., which made surf and skate styles cool for millions of U.S. teens, is trying to avoid a wipeout. After popularizing such brands as … Continue reading PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail