VIA – GAMESPOT Iconic skateboarder considering releasing new Tony Hawk game on mobiles, says freemium is most attractive business model. by Eddie Makuch on October 31, 2013 Former professional skateboarder Tony Hawk wants to release a skateboarding game on mobiles, “The Birdman” told CNBC (via Polygon) in a new interview. He said more people are … Continue reading Tony Hawk considers taking skateboard franchise mobile
VIA – NY DAILY NEWS The child, Logan Hamby – of Dadeville, Alabama – was playing in the water when his parents, Kenneth and Donna Hamby, heard him scream for help. A 4-foot-6 shark was attached to his leg and trying to pull him in the water – but a pair of good Samaritans … Continue reading 6-year-old boy survives shark attack on Miami beach after bystanders fight off killer fish #SurfReport #Florida
VIA DAILY MAIL UK Woman surfer nearly drowns as St Jude’s gale creates off Portugal some of the biggest waves to ever be conquered by boards Father-of-two Andrew Cotton, 34, took on the monster waves at Praia do Norte, near Nazare at 8am yesterday Beach known among surfers for huge waves because it picks … Continue reading INCREDIBLE PHOTOS! Surfer Girl Maya Gabeira nearly drowns off Portugal, Possible World Record Waves Surfed #SurfReport #Photos #Brasil
VIA – LA TIMES A city panel will take the first step toward a possible review of surfing regulations at a public meeting Monday night. Wendy Burch reports from Newport Beach on Oct. 21, 2013. By Emily FoxhallOctober 20, 2013, 9:23 a.m. An old surfing battle is resurfacing in Newport Beach. A … Continue reading Surfers, bodysurfers battle over Newport Beach’s iconic ‘Dirty’ Wedge #OC #SurfReport
VIA – STAR ADVERTISER By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED: 01:31 p.m. HST, Oct 20, 2013 LAST UPDATED: 04:09 a.m. HST, Oct 21, 2013 Waves with faces of 10 to 15 feet are expected on the north shores of Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Molokai through this morning, prompting a high surf advisory until 6 a.m. … Continue reading #Hawaii: High surf advisory posted for Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Molokaii – #SurfReport #Aloha
VIA – SJ MERC By Nels Johnson, Marin Independent Journal Posted: 10/21/2013 07:54:02 AM PDT Updated: 10/21/2013 07:54:04 AM PDT A high-surf advisory was posted for the Marin coast Monday by federal forecasters who warned beach visitors about rogue “sneaker waves.” Ten-foot combers were predicted for some coastal areas from Santa Cruz … Continue reading Big surf expected along Bay Area coast as official warns of ‘sneaker waves’ #SurfReport
yep, i want one… VIA – DIGITAL TRENDS By Drew Prindle — October 15, 2013 Lets be real here – the idea of a motorized surfboard has probably been around ever since surfing first became popular. After witnessing what could be done on a normal board, we can’t imagine it took more … Continue reading What do you get when you cross a 40MPH jet-ski with a surfboard? Scary-fast fun
VIA – CBS NEWS Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile Overtime Staff 60 Rewind August 21, 2011 7:04 PM A post from “60 Minutes’” Braden Bergan: My family isn’t shy about giving me story ideas for “60 Minutes,” but my definite favorite was Lesley Stahl’s 2004 profile of big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton. The idea … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile – CBS NEWS