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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

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Hawaii: Laird Hamilton sells home near Peahi surf break for $2.4M

VIA – STAR ADVERTISER Laird Hamilton sells home near Peahi surf break for $2.4M Friday, October 07, 2011 85.0°F By Star-Advertiser Staff Big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton and his wife, professional volleyball player Gabrielle Reece, have sold their house on Maui for $2.4 million. The fully-furnished, 6,400-square-foot home is situated on a bluff in Haiku overlooking … Continue reading Hawaii: Laird Hamilton sells home near Peahi surf break for $2.4M