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SAN LUIS OBISPO: High surf advisory in effect from early Wednesday to 2 PM Friday #SurfReport

VIA – KSBY   High surf advisory in effect from early Wednesday to 2 PM Friday   Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:25 PM by Dave Hovde Updated: Feb 7, 2012 5:28 PM The departing storm was windy enough to whip up large swells which will reach the coast Wednesday and linger into Friday. The high … Continue reading SAN LUIS OBISPO: High surf advisory in effect from early Wednesday to 2 PM Friday #SurfReport

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

Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag

VIA – TECHNOLOGY GATHER Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag February 06, 2012 11:15 AM EST The “Avalanche Airbag” recently saved the life of professional snowboarder Meesh Hytner. Hytner was boarding in the backcountry near Montezuma, Colorado while participating in a competition when a Class 3 avalanche struck. According to the Avalanche Center, a Class 3 … Continue reading Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag

Stay in Top Surfing Shape With These Tips

VIA – PALOS VERDES PATCH     Stay in Top Surfing Shape With These Tips If you want to enjoy riding waves for life, it can take some work. Here are tips on staying in shape for lifelong surfing. By Serge Dedina 6:00 amEditor’s Note: A version of this article originally published on sister site … Continue reading Stay in Top Surfing Shape With These Tips

Bearback Surfers bare more than cold in Hermosa Super Bowl weekend contest

VIA – EASY READER NEWS   Bearback Surfers bare more than cold in Hermosa Super Bowl weekend contest  Kevin Cody|February 6, 2012 8:39 pm Greg Browning numbskull closeouts earned him first place in the 5th Annual Bear Back contest. Photo by Mike Balzer Bear Back Surf Contest co-founder Jeff Browning summed up the enthusiasm South … Continue reading Bearback Surfers bare more than cold in Hermosa Super Bowl weekend contest

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Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers – San Diego

VIA – 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO Dozens Rescued From Strong Rip Current Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers POSTED: 6:58 pm PDT July 28, 2011 UPDATED: 1:03 pm PDT July 29, 2011 SAN DIEGO — An unusually powerful rip current pulled about 100 swimmers from the surf off La Jolla … Continue reading Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers – San Diego

UPDATE: Crews continue search for missing surfer on Oahu's north shore

VIA – KHON UPDATE: Crews continue search for missing surfer on Oahu’s north shore HONOLULU – Coast Guardsmen continue to search for a missing surfer in the vicinity of Sunset Beach, Thursday. Coast Guard crews aboard the Cutter Ahi and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter focused their searches along the North Shore off Kuhuku and Kaena … Continue reading UPDATE: Crews continue search for missing surfer on Oahu's north shore