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Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz has surfing and more

VIA – SF GATE Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz has surfing and more Christine Delsol, Special to The Chronicle Friday, November 25, 2011 Santa Cruz’s East Side is a little like the red-haired stepsister – not mistreated though, merely ignored – to the sexier West side, home to world-famous Steamer Lane and the Santa Cruz … Continue reading Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz has surfing and more

UPDATE: Kelly Slater gets wave pool patent

VIA – ESPN Slater gets wave pool patent Updated: November 25, 2011, 12:56 PM ET By Alex Lemonde-Gray ESPN.com Coming right on the heels of his record-breaking eleventh world title, Kelly Slater has tallied yet another victory, this time though he’s not hoisting a shiny trophy but a rivalry-igniting patent. In 2008, Slater launched the … Continue reading UPDATE: Kelly Slater gets wave pool patent

AUCTION: Rash vest from the Billabong Pro Tahiti – Signed by winner Kelly Slater & Owen Wright to benefit SurfAid

Rash vest from the Billabong Pro Tahiti Signed by winner Kelly Slater & Owen Wright Current bid: $805.00 Reserve met Closes: Mon 12 Dec, 9:00 pm Signed by winner Kelly Slater, the 11x World Surfing Champion, and 2nd placegetter Owen Wright. Includes photos of both finalists from the event. Framed in timber and glass. This … Continue reading AUCTION: Rash vest from the Billabong Pro Tahiti – Signed by winner Kelly Slater & Owen Wright to benefit SurfAid

67 foot dead whale that washed up on beach had been hit by ship – San Diego

VIA – LA NOW Dead whale that washed up on beach had been hit by ship November 24, 2011 | 11:35 am A fin whale that washed up on the San Diego coast died after being hit by a ship, researchers concluded after a necropsy on the 67-foot animal. The whale is set Friday to … Continue reading 67 foot dead whale that washed up on beach had been hit by ship – San Diego

North Shore Shaper Jeff Bushman, Big Wave Gun Specialist

VIA – ALOHA UPDATE North Shore Shaper Jeff Bushman, Big Wave Gun Specialist North Shore of Oahu is filled with a variety of options for purchasing a new surfboard. You can find a used one on craiglist or hunt one down at a surf shop. Personally, I like to go the custom route where you … Continue reading North Shore Shaper Jeff Bushman, Big Wave Gun Specialist

Pro Surfer Bethany Hamilton fulfills three girls wishes @BethanyHamilton #Inspiration

VIA – KHON Pro Surfer Bethany Hamilton fulfills three girls wishes Published: 11/23 9:44 pm Updated: 11/23 9:46 pm Three girls who aspire to become surfers and are fans of Kauai’s Bethany Hamilton– had a chance to meet the inspirational surfer thanks to the make a wish foundation. Eleven year-old Madeline from New York, ten … Continue reading Pro Surfer Bethany Hamilton fulfills three girls wishes @BethanyHamilton #Inspiration

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Kelly Slater & Other Celebrities Donate Items for Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon

VIA – GOOGLE NEWS / AFP Celebrities donate items for Wheldon auction (AFP) – 6 hours ago INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Celebrities from across American sports and Hollywood have donated items for an auction to benefit the family of the late Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, IndyCar announced on Friday. The 33-year-old Englishman, who won his … Continue reading Kelly Slater & Other Celebrities Donate Items for Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon