Category Archives: USA

Shark attacks 10-year-old boy during SC surfing contest #SurfReport

  VIA – FOX NEWS   Published August 13, 2013 FoxNews.com A 10-year-old boy was shaken, but uninjured when he was attacked by a shark during a surfing contest in South Carolina Sunday. Officials told The Post and Courier that Tyson Royston, of Myrtle Beach, was able to swim to safety by unhooking the leash … Continue reading Shark attacks 10-year-old boy during SC surfing contest #SurfReport

2013 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition Announced; over $75,000 in Prizes Will Be Awarded #Photography #SurfReport

VIA PR WEB   The Underwater Photography Guide is pleased to announce that the prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2013 will be accepting images between August 6 and November 10, 2013. “Ocean Art is a prestigious competition for underwater photographers,” says Martin Edge, one of 4 contest judges and author of the most respected … Continue reading 2013 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition Announced; over $75,000 in Prizes Will Be Awarded #Photography #SurfReport

Maui Shark Attack Victim Speaks; Hawaii Attacks May Be Related To Tropical Storm Flossie #Aloha #SurfReport

  VIA – HUFF POST Posted: 08/05/2013 1:44 pm EDT Two separate serious shark attacks off the coast of Oahu and Maui in Hawaii last week have closed beaches and terrified swimmers. The victims of both attacks are recovering, and each recently described the scary incidents to local news media. The first attack, on July … Continue reading Maui Shark Attack Victim Speaks; Hawaii Attacks May Be Related To Tropical Storm Flossie #Aloha #SurfReport

Santa Cruz surfing icon Thomas Hickenbottom loses battle with cancer

be at peace Tommy… “ocean flows through the veins in our bodies and what is land but an ancient sea bed and surfers merely momentary visitors on a vast eternal voyage in an ocean of stars.” TH   VIA – MERC NEWS/SC SENTINEL   By Shanna McCord, Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted:   08/05/2013 10:21:48 AM … Continue reading Santa Cruz surfing icon Thomas Hickenbottom loses battle with cancer