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Whale Swims Close Enough to Touch Santa Cruz Kayaker (Awesome Photo)

VIA – KION RIGHT NOW Whale Swims Close Enough to Touch Santa Cruz Kayaker SANTA CRUZ, Calif- A picture speaks a thousand words. With this picture, you can only imagine what the kayaker was thinking when a humpback whale swam under his kayak. “This was truly awesome…there’s nothing like it,” said avid kayaker David Swanger. … Continue reading Whale Swims Close Enough to Touch Santa Cruz Kayaker (Awesome Photo)

Teahupo'o: Dane Reynolds has withdrawn from the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Cory Lopez in!

Whoa… VIA – SURFING LIFE Dane Avoids Teahupoo Tuesday, 16 August 2011 Dane Reynolds has withdrawn from the Billabong Pro Tahiti and will be replaced by Cory Lopez in the competition. No reason has been provided as of yet for Reynolds’ withdrawal. Dane hasn’t competed in any World Title events this season but was ripping … Continue reading Teahupo'o: Dane Reynolds has withdrawn from the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Cory Lopez in!

Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour

VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour “Condor” as his friends refer to him, Peter Mel has won the Billabong Pico Alto: Copa Burn in Peru to become the current leader on the Big Wave World Tour. By Danny Keith 3:18pm Santa Cruz … Continue reading Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour

Santa Cruz: Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel

VIA – SHOOTONLINE Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel Publicity Release Posted: August 15, 2011 18:18:40 EST Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel NEW YORK & Santa Cruz, CA, August 15, 2011 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | — HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will include footage … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel

Corpus Christi surfboard shaper crafts rides of a lifetime – Local art teacher masters his craft in custom surfboards

VIA – CALLER Corpus Christi surfboard shaper crafts rides of a lifetime Local art teacher masters his craft in custom surfboards By Clay Thorp Posted August 14, 2011 at 11:42 p.m. CORPUS CHRISTI — Jason Comstock is a sculptor, painter and craftsman, but you won’t find his artwork displayed in any gallery or exhibit. Instead, … Continue reading Corpus Christi surfboard shaper crafts rides of a lifetime – Local art teacher masters his craft in custom surfboards

'The Swell Life:' Reality TV to Make Orange County Proud @SurfersHealing

VIA – LAKE FOREST PATCH ‘The Swell Life:’ Reality TV to Make Orange County Proud The series about a San Juan Capistrano surfer running a camp for autistic children is a welcome respite from “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” By Rebecca Goddard 5:00am It is no secret I call the Real Housewives of Orange … Continue reading 'The Swell Life:' Reality TV to Make Orange County Proud @SurfersHealing

TEAHUPO'O: AIR TAHITI NUI VONZIPPER TRIALS ON, BILLABONG PRO TAHITI STARTS – 20, AUG

Trials have started! VIA – ASP ELITE FIELD OF 32 AWAIT START OF AIR TAHITI NUI VONZIPPER TRIALS August 11 2011 | Posted in Press Releases, Teahupo’o, TAHITI (Thursday, August 11th 2010): Six Hawaiians, five Australians, two Peruvians and two Brazilian surfers make up an elite field of 16 internationals who have landed in Tahiti … Continue reading TEAHUPO'O: AIR TAHITI NUI VONZIPPER TRIALS ON, BILLABONG PRO TAHITI STARTS – 20, AUG