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Breaking News [UPDATED with Search Called Off:] Pounding Surf Arrives Early, Apparently Claims Bodyboarder off Seal Beach #SurfReport

Breaking News [UPDATED with Search Called Off:] Pounding Surf Arrives Early, Apparently Claims Swimmer off Seal Beach By Matt Coker Thu., Sep. 1 2011 at 3:11 PM UPDATE, SEPT. 1, 3:11 P.M.: The U.S. Coast Guard called off their search for missing body boarder Joewayne Benford of Long Beach at noon today. Rescuers from various … Continue reading Breaking News [UPDATED with Search Called Off:] Pounding Surf Arrives Early, Apparently Claims Bodyboarder off Seal Beach #SurfReport

Unbelievable photo of shark spotted along San Diego's coastline – Swami's #SurfReport

VIA – 60KFMB Unbelievable photo of shark spotted along San Diego’s coastline Posted: Sep 01, 2011 12:22 PM EDT Updated: Sep 01, 2011 5:02 PM EDT SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CBS 8) – A two-mile stretch of coastline at Casa Reef in La Jolla was reopened Thursday, following the third confirmed shark sighting along San Diego’s … Continue reading Unbelievable photo of shark spotted along San Diego's coastline – Swami's #SurfReport

Dangerous Surf Conditions Expected – #SurfReport San Clemente

VIA – SC TIMES Dangerous Surf Conditions Expected Sep 01, 2011 A large South Pacific storm is sending swells of between 5 and 8 feet to San Clemente, prompting Marine Safety officials to warn beach-goers to take extra caution. The larger surf will create dangerous rip currents and wave action, with some strong northerly side-currents, … Continue reading Dangerous Surf Conditions Expected – #SurfReport San Clemente

South Bay pop-punk innovators The Descendents play FYF Fest

VIA – DAILY BREEZE South Bay pop-punk innovators The Descendents play FYF Fest By Ryan Ritchie Posted: 09/01/2011 06:24:48 PM PDT Updated: 09/01/2011 06:26:13 PM PDT According to lyrics from a song named after the group, the Descendents “never did a popular thing.” But that was 1985 and this is now, when the South Bay … Continue reading South Bay pop-punk innovators The Descendents play FYF Fest

Art: Beach Trash Mosaic Adorns Exterior Wall of Venice Surf Shop

VIA – LAIST Beach Trash Mosaic Adorns Exterior Wall of Venice Surf Shop A magnificent yet tedious street art project just wrapped this afternoon in Venice, and passers-by are approvingly snapping photos of the brilliant display. Barefoot Wine, the Surfrider Foundation and four local artists combined forces to create a 14×10-foot “One Beach” film poster … Continue reading Art: Beach Trash Mosaic Adorns Exterior Wall of Venice Surf Shop

Heal the Bay invites you to Coastal Cleanup Day: Saturday, September 17

Team up with Heal the Bay on Coastal Cleanup Day, September 17, 2011 On Saturday, September 17th, 2011, from 9:00am until 12noon, over 14,000 Southern Californians will head down to their local beaches and inland waterways on a mission to clear the sand and water of harmful and unsightly pollution. Last year, over 80,000 volunteers … Continue reading Heal the Bay invites you to Coastal Cleanup Day: Saturday, September 17

La Jolla: Another Shark Sighting is Reported, This Time Near Children’s Pool

VIA – SAN DIEGO 6 Another Shark Sighting is Reported, This Time Near Children’s Pool Reported by: San Diego 6 News Team Email: [email protected] Last Update: 9:17 am LA JOLLA – Boogie boarders spotted what seems to be a Great White shark Wednesday afternoon near the Children’s Pool area in La Jolla, prompting officials to … Continue reading La Jolla: Another Shark Sighting is Reported, This Time Near Children’s Pool

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Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California

VIA – YAHOO   Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California By Killeen Gonzalez, Yahoo! Contributor Network    On March 28, 2012 surfers and fans alike will converge on the picturesque shores of Huntington Beach, California, for the start of the Vans Pier Classic. This year’s event will be presented by … Continue reading Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California

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