Category Archives: Los Angeles

OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards

OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards   By Kari HamanakaMonday, February 13, 2012 The Aliso Viejo-based Surf Industry Manufacturers Association’s Image Awards attracted representatives of nearly 800 apparel companies, retailers and others in the action sports industry last week. Companies in the apparel, shoe and surf products industries were honored in 16 categories. Brands from … Continue reading OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards

CARLSBAD: Pair plans to paddle from San Francisco to Coronado

VIA NC TIMES   Clay Walking Eagle, left, and Tim Warner carry their paddleboards recently to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad. The two men train daily for an upcoming 470-mile, stand-up paddleboard expedition from the Golden Gate Bridge to the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.  JOHN KOSTER | For the North County Times CARLSBAD: Pair plans … Continue reading CARLSBAD: Pair plans to paddle from San Francisco to Coronado

SAN DIEGO: Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents #SurfReport

  LA JOLLA LIGHT   Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents City News Service A pair of cold winter storms is expected in San Diego County this week. “Winter storms are poised to impact Southern California this week with periods of rain and mountain snow, gusty winds and cold weather,” … Continue reading SAN DIEGO: Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents #SurfReport

Rip Curl's Flash Bomb wins SIMA wetsuit of the year

    Rip Curl’s Flash Bomb wins SIMA wetsuit of the year   Monday, February 13, 2012     Costa Mesa, CA (February 10, 2012): Rip Curl is both ecstatic and honored to win the 2011 SIMA Image Awards’ “Wetsuit of the Year” for the FLASH BOMB, which took place at The Grove Theater in … Continue reading Rip Curl's Flash Bomb wins SIMA wetsuit of the year

LA Weather: Weekend Of High Surf And Lots Of Sun! #SurfReport

VIA – LA NOW LA Weather: Weekend Of High Surf And Lots Of Sun! First Posted: 02/ 9/2012 3:04 pm Updated: 02/ 9/2012 3:04 pm If you like to surf, get ready because this weekend is just for you. From Oxnard and Malibu, all the way to Long Beach, surf will reach up to eight feet … Continue reading LA Weather: Weekend Of High Surf And Lots Of Sun! #SurfReport

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

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79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

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

Dane Reynolds to Visit California’s Huntington Beach H.S. June 28, 2012

VIA – YAHOO! Dane Reynolds to Visit California’s Huntington Beach H.S. June 28, 2012 By Killeen Gonzalez | Yahoo! Contributor Network – 7 hours ago Fans of pro surfer Dane Reynolds will want to clear their calendars for Thursday, June 28, 2012. The venerable aerial master is expected to make an appearance at the Huntington … Continue reading Dane Reynolds to Visit California’s Huntington Beach H.S. June 28, 2012

Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego

VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches Surf contest delayed by pollution By Matthew T. Hall, Reporter – San Diego Mike Lee, Reporter – Environment Friday, September 9, 2011 at 9:24 a.m. All beaches north of Scripps Pier through Del Mar and Solana Beach have been closed for at … Continue reading Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego

Wipeout!: Denim Company Must Pay Photographer $100,000 For Appropriating Sexy Nude Surfer Photo (Links to Photos)

VIA – ART INFO Wipeout!: Denim Company Must Pay Photographer $100,000 For Appropriating Sexy Surfer Pic NEW YORK— New York photographer Michael Dweck’s lush pics of nude women on the beach are suddenly causing quite a stir. Just last month, the fact that Art+Auction magazine featured an ad with Dweck’s image of a nude clutching … Continue reading Wipeout!: Denim Company Must Pay Photographer $100,000 For Appropriating Sexy Nude Surfer Photo (Links to Photos)