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VIDEO: SHARK HOAX? Paddleboarder finds fake fin near Swami's…

VIA – CBS 8 Paddleboarder finds fake fin near North County swim spot Posted: Sep 28, 2011 3:36 PM EDT Updated: Sep 28, 2011 3:39 PM EDT ENCINITAS (CBS 8) – There’s been another large fin spotted off Swami’s Beach in Encinitas, and Wednesday we may have figured out where it came from. This time … Continue reading VIDEO: SHARK HOAX? Paddleboarder finds fake fin near Swami's…

VIDEO: Shark bite survivor needed 800 stitches, recounts attack by nine-foot shark

Luckily this dude was as big as he was, 800 stitches? (rolls eyes)… VIA – MY FOX TAMPA BAY Shark bite survivor needed hundreds of stitches: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com Shark bite survivor needed hundreds of stitches CJ Wickersham recounts attack by nine-foot shark Updated: Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011, 8:53 PM EDT Published : Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011, … Continue reading VIDEO: Shark bite survivor needed 800 stitches, recounts attack by nine-foot shark

“Lost and Found” Surf Film West Coast Premier at Red Bull’s Headquarters

VIA – HOLLYWOOD TODAY “Lost and Found” Surf Film West Coast Premier at Red Bull’s Headquarters September 28th, 2011 The film traces back the stories from 30,000 lost film negatives shot of some of the 70’s most pioneering surfers. The flick features interviews with surfing legends Larry Bertlemann, Gerry Lopez and Rory Russell, to name … Continue reading “Lost and Found” Surf Film West Coast Premier at Red Bull’s Headquarters

Nude awakening: Athletes posing in ESPN's Body Issue

I will get this issue purely for research data… VIA – USA TODAY Photo: Stephanie Gilmore By Gaizka Iroz, AFP/Getty Images Gilmore celebrates on the podium after winning the Roxy Pro event on July 15, 2011. Nude awakening: Athletes posing in ESPN’s Body Issue By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY Updated 8h 24m ago Gymnast Alicia … Continue reading Nude awakening: Athletes posing in ESPN's Body Issue

Undaunted: The Nathan Fletcher Interview

VIA – ESPN Undaunted: The Nathan Fletcher Interview By Jake Howard with Tom Servais Sep 28 01:58 PM ET Tom ServaisWhen – you grow up surfing a wave like Pipeline, it pretty much prepares you for anything. Nathan Fletcher is the guy that stays in the water after dark. He paddles out when it’s windy … Continue reading Undaunted: The Nathan Fletcher Interview

Film catching waves Mikey DeTemple’s Sight/Sound rides popular crest at upcoming festival

VIA – THE CHRONICLE HERALD CANADA Photo: Chris Del Moro rides the waves in Mikey DeTemple’s film Sight/Sound, screening on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at Park Lane Theatre in Hali­fax. Thursday is the opening night of the Canadian Surf Film Festival, featuring movies, parties and an art show. The second annual event runs till Sunday. … Continue reading Film catching waves Mikey DeTemple’s Sight/Sound rides popular crest at upcoming festival

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HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach

VIA – WWAYTV3 HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach Submitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 08/25/2011 – 3:51pm. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — While some folks are leaving our beaches, others are packing up and heading to the waves. The surf’s up at Wrightsville beach despite the potential dangers that comes with … Continue reading HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach

High surf at 2 Orange County beaches causes closures today, perhaps entire Labor Day weekend OC #SurfReport

VIA – SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE NEWS NETWORK High surf at 2 Orange County beaches causes closures today, perhaps for entire Labor Day weekend By City News Service, on September 2, 2011, at 4:16 pm The high surf this week forced the closure of two Orange County beaches today. Capistrano Beach’s parking lot at 35005 Beach Road … Continue reading High surf at 2 Orange County beaches causes closures today, perhaps entire Labor Day weekend OC #SurfReport

San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns – 40 percent of body burned

VIA – DANA POINT TIMES San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns by Andrea Swayne Aug 04, 2011 On July 24 San Clemente-based big wave surfer Rusty Long suffered 2nd degree burns over approximately 40 percent of his body while clearing debris on property he owns in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Long and … Continue reading San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns – 40 percent of body burned