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PHOTOS: Shark Attack in Northern California

Whoa! This dude had an angel on his shoulder! VIA – SHARK RESEARCH COMMITTEE Pacific Coast Shark News 2011 Samoa Beach — On September 11, 2011Benjie Rose was surfing 40 yards from shore at Samoa Beach at the Power Poles break just across the bridge from Eureka. There were several surfers in close proximity to … Continue reading PHOTOS: Shark Attack in Northern California

VIDEO: 8 year old Evan Doherty lands 720 on vert! @evansk8r

Words by – Chris Nomad VIDEO: 8 year old Evan Doherty lands 720 on vert! @evansk8r Twitted today by Tony Hawk, “Today’s news: 8-year-old @evansk8r can do 720’s: http://say.ly/fohHSA” RT Please!” 50,000 views in less then a day later, here’s Big ‘E’s sick video from a kid who rips far beyond his years: You better … Continue reading VIDEO: 8 year old Evan Doherty lands 720 on vert! @evansk8r

Hawaii: More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls – #SurfReport

Makes me miss bows sooo much! VIA – ALOHA UPDATE More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls September 14, 2011 Filed under: Surfing Drew Wilkinson The South Shore reefs of Oahu were bombarded by surf at the beginning of September. The same swell that slammed into Teahupoo for the Billabong Tahiti Pro made it’s … Continue reading Hawaii: More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls – #SurfReport

Climate change threatens California beaches: study

VIA – AFP Climate change threatens California beaches: study (AFP) – 4 hours ago LOS ANGELES — Global warming could cost California beach communities hundreds of million dollars due to lost tourism and other income earned on the famously surfer-friendly coastline, a new study said. Storm damage and erosion will narrow beaches over the next … Continue reading Climate change threatens California beaches: study

Pacifica – Great Escape: Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest

VIA – PACIFICA PATCH Great Escape: Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest This week, get your surf on at the 21st annual Big Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest. By Christa Bigue 1:00pm What could be more chill than spending the day on the beach watching the 21st annual Big Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest? This Saturday … Continue reading Pacifica – Great Escape: Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest

PHOTOS: AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton: Lela Rose Ladies

It’s so impressive what Soul Surfer’s impact is still having around the world… VIA – JUST JARED JR AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton: Lela Rose Ladies Tue, 13 September 2011 at 9:30 pm AnnaSophia Robb and Bethany Hamilton take a seat on the sofa as they chill out during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2012 held … Continue reading PHOTOS: AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton: Lela Rose Ladies

TV news crew treated to extremely rare blue whale serenade

VIA – PETE THOMAS OUTDOORS TV news crew treated to extremely rare blue whale serenade Sep 13, 2011 Blue whales are being seen fairly frequently this summer off Southern California, but the planet’s largest creatures are almost never heard vocalizing above the surface. On Tuesday off Long Beach, however, an NBC crew and biologists aboard … Continue reading TV news crew treated to extremely rare blue whale serenade

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NY/NJ: Public service memorial was held for surfer Dan Bobis on Long Island Sunday night

VIA – MY FOX NEW YORK Surfing Teacher Memorial On L.I.: MyFoxNY.com Surfing Teacher Memorial On L.I. Updated: Sunday, 07 Aug 2011, 11:00 PM EDT Published : Sunday, 07 Aug 2011, 9:08 PM EDT MYFOXNY.COM – A public service memorial was held for Dan Bobis on Long Island Sunday night. Bobis, 32, was a math … Continue reading NY/NJ: Public service memorial was held for surfer Dan Bobis on Long Island Sunday night

Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say

VIA – SAN LUIS OBISPO Published: 3:12 pm Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012 Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, authorities say By Katelyn Sweigart | [email protected] A Santa Maria man took a long, wobbly walk off the Pismo pier around noon Tuesday and had to be rescued by surfers, according to police. “The individual … Continue reading Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say