VIA – JACKSONVILLE 1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania Bill Hixon in 1981. Posted: April 13, 2012 – 4:15pm | Updated: April 13, 2012 – 4:25pm By Matt Soergel Bill Hixon, who opened Hixon’s Surf Shop in Neptune Beach in 1964, just in time for the surfing craze sweeping the East … Continue reading 1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania
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New Jersey: Surfer found dead along Deal jetty is identified
VIA – NJ.COM Surfer found along Deal jetty is identified Published: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 11:02 AM Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 11:10 AM By The Associated Press Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerSurfers ride the waves in Ocean City in this August 2011 file photo. An Ocean Township man was found dead along a jetty … Continue reading New Jersey: Surfer found dead along Deal jetty is identified
Chasing giants with Alex Gray
VIA – EASY READER Chasing giants with Alex Gray After his dream of competing on the professional world surfing tour was derailed, former Peninsula High surfer Alex Gray turned his sights on bigger game Alex Gray at Teahupoo. Photo by Glaser/A-Frame Last August, Alex Gray learned that the Billabong Pro Tahiti at … Continue reading Chasing giants with Alex Gray
Grey whale calf spotted in surf line at Mission Beach
VIA – CBS 8 Grey whale calf spotted in surf line at Mission Beach Posted: Apr 12, 2012 1:23 AM EDT Updated: Apr 12, 2012 2:36 AM EDT By Richard Allyn, Reporter MISSION BEACH (CBS 8) – A young grey whale that came surprisingly close to shore in Mission Beach appears to have reunited … Continue reading Grey whale calf spotted in surf line at Mission Beach
The wild, aggressive artwork of Jimbo Phillips carries on a well-known Santa Cruz dynasty
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL A classic example of Jimbo Phillips’ Santa Cruz surf art appears on a signal control box on Soquel Avenue. The artist and son Colby stopped by for a photo. (Bill Lovejoy/Sentinel) The wild, aggressive artwork of Jimbo Phillips carries on a well-known Santa Cruz dynasty By WALLACE BAINE … Continue reading The wild, aggressive artwork of Jimbo Phillips carries on a well-known Santa Cruz dynasty
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
Santa Monica Surf School Wars: City's Top Surf Camp Pick Backs Out; Surf Academy Out, Too
After working with many cities on many projects, money talks and loyalty walks… VIA – SANTA MONICA PATCH City’s Top Surf Camp Pick Backs Out; Surf Academy Out, Too San Diego-based Surf Diva says it was ‘bullied’ by the camp that’s contracted with the city for 11 years—until now. By Jenna Chandler 1:09 pm It’s … Continue reading Santa Monica Surf School Wars: City's Top Surf Camp Pick Backs Out; Surf Academy Out, Too
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VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay
VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay http://youtu.be/011Eo_ZqX10 Kelly Slater charged 20 ft. face waves in our backyard Feb. 6 2012. It was heaven until Kona winds ruined the fun. Normally surfers get towed-in, Kelly paddled out to practically enjoy the surf all to himself. He was joined by his friend Alex Grey, whose … Continue reading VIDEO: Kelly Slater Charging Kuilima Point @Turtle Bay