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Anger at 'Shark Men' after bodyboarder killed – A US documentary crew has faced a backlash online after revealing they 'chummed' the waters near the scene of a shark attack at a South African surf spot which killed a 20-year-old bodyboarder.

Looks like grounds for a lawsuit fing morons…   VIA – NEWS NINE MSN Anger at ‘Shark Men’ after bodyboarder killed   A US documentary crew has faced a backlash online after revealing they ‘chummed’ the waters near the scene of a shark attack at a South African surf spot which killed a 20-year-old bodyboarder. … Continue reading Anger at 'Shark Men' after bodyboarder killed – A US documentary crew has faced a backlash online after revealing they 'chummed' the waters near the scene of a shark attack at a South African surf spot which killed a 20-year-old bodyboarder.

Carrisa Moore's surf title defence all but over

    VIA – ABC AUSTRALIA   Moore’s surf title defence all but over Updated April 20, 2012 21:17:09 Women’s surfing world champion Carissa Moore conceded her title defence was virtually over after failing to make the quarter-finals of the Beachley Classic, but a battling Stephanie Gilmore remained on course for a fifth title. Hawaiian … Continue reading Carrisa Moore's surf title defence all but over

Inaugural Venice Beach Surf and Skate Fest Saturday at Venice Farmers' Market Lot

VIa – MARINA DEL REY PATCH   Inaugural Venice Beach Surf and Skate Fest Saturday at Venice Farmers’ Market Lot   The free event will feature a showcase of products, a community swap meet, a food court of Venice restaurants, live music, a beer garden and a charity raffle. By Paul Chavez Email the author … Continue reading Inaugural Venice Beach Surf and Skate Fest Saturday at Venice Farmers' Market Lot

SANTA CRUZ: Surf Break: April 20-22 Weekend #SurfReport

  VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Surf Break: April 20-22 Posted:   04/20/2012 01:30:43 AM PDT   surf break A delightful weekend is heading our way. So dust off your deck chair, grab your surfboard, don’t forget the sunscreen and make a plan to head to the beach. Temperatures will be in the high 70s … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Surf Break: April 20-22 Weekend #SurfReport

The Science of Surf: Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing

VIA – INDEPENDENT   The Science of Surf Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing Friday, April 20, 2012 By Brian Gallagher On a clear Sunday afternoon, in the Moby Dick restaurant atop Stearns Wharf, Peter Neushal — a lecturer in UCSB’s History Department — talked to an audience about how the study … Continue reading The Science of Surf: Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing

Shark bites surfer off Melbourne Beach Fla

VIA – FLORIDA TODAY   Shark bites surfer off Melbourne Beach 7:17 AM, Apr. 20, 2012 A 28-year-old surfer bitten by a shark while in the waters off Melbourne Beach was in stable condition, according to Brevard County Fire-Rescue officials. The attack happened about 7:30 p.m. Thursday as the unidentified surfer was paddling out about … Continue reading Shark bites surfer off Melbourne Beach Fla

Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff

VIA – MERCURY NEWS   Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff By Jessica M. Pasko [email protected] Posted:   04/19/2012 05:01:43 PM PDT Updated:   04/19/2012 05:01:45 PM PDT   DAVENPORT — A 56-year-old man was rescued from a cliff after becoming stranded Wednesday night. The man was windsurfing in the Davenport Landing area that … Continue reading Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff

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Feds block Jet Skis at Ocean Beach surfing contest – Rip Curl Pro Ocean Beach, San Francisco

VIA – OCEAN BEACH BULLETIN Feds block Jet Skis at Ocean Beach surfing contest Posted by Tom Prete on 9/15/11 Surfers in the Rip Curl Pro Search surfing contest scheduled for Ocean Beach in November will have to paddle out and catch waves just like the Kelly’s Cove locals, as the National Park Service has … Continue reading Feds block Jet Skis at Ocean Beach surfing contest – Rip Curl Pro Ocean Beach, San Francisco

Today: New Smyrna Beach man killed in surfing accident – East Coast #SurfReport

Horrible… VIA – JOURNAL ONLINE New Smyrna Beach man killed in surfing accident By DINAH VOYLES PULVER, ENVIRONMENT WRITER send an email to [email protected]@news-jrnl.com August 27, 2011 1:52 PM Posted in: A New Smyrna Beach surfer was killed this morning in a surfing accident just after 11 a.m.. Tammy Marris, spokeswoman for the Volusia County … Continue reading Today: New Smyrna Beach man killed in surfing accident – East Coast #SurfReport

HEALTH ADVISORY: Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego #SurfReport

VIA – LA JOLLA PATCH Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego The Department of Environmental Health has issued a general advisory for the coastal waters of San Diego County due to contamination by urban runoff following the rains this weekend. By Michelle Mowad 11:01am The Department of Environmental Health warns swimmers, surfers and … Continue reading HEALTH ADVISORY: Surfing and Swimming Not Advised in San Diego #SurfReport