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Santa Cruz – Harnessing the wind: Kite surfer Kelly Strachan takes aim at the World Tour

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Harnessing the wind: Kite surfer Kelly Strachan takes aim at the World Tour Posted: 08/14/2011 01:30:42 AM PDT Kelly Strachan may be Santa Cruz’s least known best hope for a world title. Although the 28-year-old has only been kite surfing for six years, her talent and unique Santa Cruz style … Continue reading Santa Cruz – Harnessing the wind: Kite surfer Kelly Strachan takes aim at the World Tour

Encinitas News: Cardiff Kook abducted this morning at 7:00 am!

Encinitas News: Cardiff Kook abducted this morning at 7:00 am! By Chris Nomad 13 August 2011 What appears to be the most elaborate stunt so far, this morning at 7:00 am the Cardiff Kook was abducted as reported by the crew at Sacred Craft Expo and Jeff “Baldy” Baldwin earlier today…see photo for the horrific … Continue reading Encinitas News: Cardiff Kook abducted this morning at 7:00 am!

More on Jay Moriarty role and new Mavericks movie…

VIA – INDIE WIRE Newcomer Jonny Weston To Surf The Waves For Curtis Hanson’s ‘Mavericks’ “Live like Jay,” said the many followers and fans of Jay Moriarty, the young surfer who rode the fierce Mavericks. The North Californian patch of water was known for devouring surfer blood (the material, not the band), but surviving the … Continue reading More on Jay Moriarty role and new Mavericks movie…

UPDATE: Rusty Long San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Recovering from Burns to be Released from Hospital

VIA – SAN CLEMENTE TIMES Rusty Long catches one of the best waves of the day at Mavericks in February 2010. Photo by Jason Murray/photomurray.com Read more: San Clemente Times – UPDATE Rusty Long San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Recovering from Burns to be Released from Hospital UPDATE: Rusty Long San Clemente Big Wave Surfer … Continue reading UPDATE: Rusty Long San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Recovering from Burns to be Released from Hospital

Oceanside surf fest draws O.C. competitors this weekend

VIA – THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Oceanside surf fest draws O.C. competitors this weekend Saturday, Oceanside Pier hosts a women’s pro junior, open pro longboarding, tandem surfing, longboard club competition and a beach festival featuring live bands and Polynesian dance. Festival continues Sunday with music and club longboarding. By FRED SWEGLES / THE ORANGE COUNTY … Continue reading Oceanside surf fest draws O.C. competitors this weekend

Ron Jon serves 50 millionth customer – gives $2500 as prize!

One stoked girl! VIA – FLORIDA TODAY Ron Jon serves 50 million and counting Shop welcomes milestone guests Friday Aug 13, 2011 Olivia Jensen, wrapping up a four-day beach vacation Friday with her brother and father, simply wanted a Ron Jon sweatshirt before heading back to Clearwater. Her father, Mark Jensen, wavered, but, like many … Continue reading Ron Jon serves 50 millionth customer – gives $2500 as prize!

More Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio Surfs, SUPs, Dives and Kayaks on Vacation in Hawaii – Maui

More Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio Surfs, Dives and Kayaks on Vacation in Hawaii Looks like she just can’t stay out of the water… For the original post and more photos, go here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2024744/Alessandra-Ambrosio-wows-Maui-displays-talent–bikini.html For photos from earlier in the week go here: http://surftweeters.com/more-alessandra-ambrosio-hawaii-vacation-photos/ http://surftweeters.com/brazilian-supermodel-alessandra-ambrosio-goes-surfing-in-hawaii/

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Alberta man dies while scuba diving in 'rough surf' off Hawaiian coast – Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police

  VIA – VANCOUVER SUN   Alberta man dies while scuba diving in ‘rough surf’ off Hawaiian coast Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police Calgary Herald April 12, 2012 7:48 AM William Savage, 59, of Okotoks, was with a scuba diving tour north of Honokohau when the incident occurred, police … Continue reading Alberta man dies while scuba diving in 'rough surf' off Hawaiian coast – Third drowning in Honokohau area in past week, according to police

'Expect it to be a hurricane' – Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene – East Coast #SurfReport

VIA – USA TODAY Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene By Donna Leinwand Leger, USA TODAY Floridians should keep an eye on Tropical Storm Irene, which could strengthen into a hurricane and strike the state on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm’s path is uncertain, the center said in its forecast. … Continue reading 'Expect it to be a hurricane' – Florida bracing for arrival of Tropical Storm Irene – East Coast #SurfReport