VIA – CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Hurricane Irene: Are surfers crazy to love hurricanes? Hurricane Irene: The approaching hurricane brings out ‘storm surfers,’ those who crave the bigger, more dangerous waves not usually found on the East Coast. By Maud Dillingham, Contributor / August 26, 2011 What is it about hurricanes that draws surfers to the … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: Are surfers crazy to love hurricanes?
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Surfer drowns at Croatan Beach late Thursday – East Coast #SurfReport
VIA – HAMPTON ROADS Surfer drowns at Croatan Beach late Thursday By Mike Hixenbaugh The Virginian-Pilot © August 26, 2011 VIRGINIA BEACH A Beach man drowned while surfing at Croatan Beach Thursday evening, police said. The man, believed to be in his 20s, and two friends were surfing in waist-high water in the 900 block … Continue reading Surfer drowns at Croatan Beach late Thursday – East Coast #SurfReport
Video: Mission Beach closed again because of shark sighting – San Diego #SurfReport
VIA – PETE THOMAS OUTDOORS Mission Beach closed again because of shark sighting Lifeguards have closed Mission Beach in San Diego for a second consecutive day Friday after a surfer spotted what might have been a great white shark. On Thursday, a lifeguard spotted an 18-inch dorsal fin belonging to what he presumed to … Continue reading Video: Mission Beach closed again because of shark sighting – San Diego #SurfReport
Surfer files product liability lawsuit against Channel Islands – Los Angeles Times
This guy is everything I hate about humans, he’s the scum of the earth, scourge of humanity…he needs a serious beat down. VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Surfer files product liability lawsuit against Channel Islands August 26, 2011 | 3:44 am Surfboard manufacturers have a number of concerns — heavy competition, expensive shipping and employees … Continue reading Surfer files product liability lawsuit against Channel Islands – Los Angeles Times
US surfer Payne hurt at Teahupoo – Hawaii
Poor guy, he was ripping chopes all week and probably won’t be able to surf the NY event…sucks. VIA – SKY NEWS US surfer Payne hurt at Teahupoo Updated: 17:15, Friday August 26, 2011 American surfer Dusty Payne’s Billabong Pro campaign could be over after he suffered a nasty gash to his leg in training … Continue reading US surfer Payne hurt at Teahupoo – Hawaii
Santa Cruz: Stand Up Paddle Surf – Rules of the Water
VIA – SUP CONNECT Stand Up Paddle Surf – Rules of the Water SANTA CRUZ, California – In a town where you are born with a surfboard in one hand, and a skateboard in the other, the surf culture in Santa Cruz California runs like a main artery through the heart of this small Northern … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Stand Up Paddle Surf – Rules of the Water
JUST IN! Hurricane Irene NYC: Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Sandbags Line Lower Wall Street – Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island Evacuations
VIA – LBTIMES Hurricane Irene NYC: Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Sandbags Line Lower Wall Street K. Cameron Lau | Aug 26, 2011 | 1min:30sec Hurricane Irene now seems to be on a direct collision course with the East Coast and things are starting to get serious around these parts. GO HERE FOR THE VIDEO: http://tv.ibtimes.com/hurricane-irene-nyc-mandatory-evacuations-ordered-as-sandbags-line-lower-wall-street/1747.html
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Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves
VIa – ENCINITAS PATCH Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves Katie Westfall of the Save the Waves Coalition talks about how these reserves are helping to protect globally iconic surf spots; Santa Cruz will be dedicated as a reserve April 28. By Serge Dedina Email the author 11:58 am One of … Continue reading Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves