Category Archives: USA

Surf grapevine latches onto North Shore fight

Ahhh! I was wondering when an article like this was going to be published!… VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Photo – Australian Kieren Perrow, oblivious to the shenanigans on shore, took out the Pipe Masters. Picture: Kirstin Scholtz/ASP Source: Getty Images Surf grapevine latches onto North Shore fight Fred Pawle From: The Australian December 17, 2011 … Continue reading Surf grapevine latches onto North Shore fight

Lil Wayne Launching Skateboard Clothing Line 'Trukfit'

VIA – MTV Lil Wayne Launching Skateboard Clothing Line ‘Trukfit’ Posted 11 hrs ago by D.L. Chandler in Music News By most accounts, Lil Wayne has already had a banner 2011. He’s coasting on the success of his “I Am Still Music” tour, which grossed a whopping $47 million in the States alone, plus the … Continue reading Lil Wayne Launching Skateboard Clothing Line 'Trukfit'

Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey

VIA – MONTEREY HERALD Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings ‘Art, Activism and the Ocean’ to Monterey By MARC CABRERA Herald Staff Writer Posted: 12/13/2011 01:29:37 AM PST Updated: 12/13/2011 03:47:41 PM PST Once upon a time, Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd had his sights set on a career in oceanography. “I grew up surfing, and … Continue reading Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey

Surfer Anthony Ruffo admits to drug sales, other charges

VIA – MERCURY Surfer Anthony Ruffo admits to drug sales, other charges By Cathy Kelly – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 12/12/2011 07:14:18 PM PST Updated: 12/12/2011 07:18:16 PM PST SANTA CRUZ – Former professional surfer Anthony Ruffo pleaded no contest Monday to the three charges facing him, including sales of methamphetamine, placing himself at the … Continue reading Surfer Anthony Ruffo admits to drug sales, other charges

Hawaii Surfers Surfing Past 60

Great article… VIA – HONOLULU MAGAZINE Photo: “I don’t feel 60,” says Laura Blears. In 1974, she became the first female surfer to challenge the boys at the pro level when she surfed in the prestigious Smirnoff Pro-Am. Hawaii Surfers Surfing Past 60 Silver Surfers: Meet five surf legends who, in their 60s and 70s, … Continue reading Hawaii Surfers Surfing Past 60

VIDEO: Kelly Slater considers retirement after 41st Billabong Pipeline Masters

VIA – 3 NEWS NZ VIDEO: Kelly Slater considers retirement after 41st Billabong Pipeline Masters Mon, 12 Dec 2011 9:09a.m. The end is nigh. Kelly Slater ran out of miracles and signalled the end of his career as a fulltime competitor as Australia’s Kieren Perrow won a thrilling 41st edition of the Billabong Pipe Masters … Continue reading VIDEO: Kelly Slater considers retirement after 41st Billabong Pipeline Masters

Random Posts on USA

Slater wins surf title

I love these kind of posts, just throw it out there and see what happens lol… VIA – THE FIJI TIMES Slater wins surf title Aap Thursday, October 20, 2011 PENICHE, Portugal – Kelly Slater has all but sealed an 11th world surfing title despite being defeated in the final of the Rip Curl Pro … Continue reading Slater wins surf title

HAWAII: APEC ocean restrictions will impact Waikiki, Ko Olina #SurfReport

Ya this is called ‘police state’ fing bs… VIA – KHON APEC ocean restrictions will impact Waikiki, Ko Olina Reported by: Andrew Pereira Email: [email protected] HONOLULU- Massive security plans for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit were released Thursday by the U.S. Secret Service. Five separate security zones will be in place in areas directly offshore … Continue reading HAWAII: APEC ocean restrictions will impact Waikiki, Ko Olina #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