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SANTA CRUZ: Site of original O'Neill Surf Shop designated Point of Historical Interest

VIA – MERCURY NEWS James Tensuan / Sentinel The original site of the Santa Cruz O’Neil Surf Shop near Cowell Beach will be declared a point of historical interest by the California State Historical Asssocation. Site of original O’Neill Surf Shop designated Point of Historical Interest Sentinel staff report Posted: 06/05/2012 07:55:20 PM PDT Updated: … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Site of original O'Neill Surf Shop designated Point of Historical Interest

SANTA CRUZ: Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says #Surfreport

VIA – SC SENTINEL Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says 06/03/2012 06:43:43 PM PDT COUNTY — Six people were rescued at Manresa, Twin Lakes and Natural Bridges state beaches Saturday during a northwest swell, said Dan Perry, a supervising lifeguard with State Parks. None were injured, Perry said. Two Boogie boarders … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says #Surfreport

Dana Point surfer girl, 13, rides waves for 365 consecutive days

VIA – PETE THOMAS OUTDOORS Dana Point surfer, 13, rides waves for 365 consecutive days When Meg Roh caught her first wave Friday morning it marked the completion of a remarkable quest. The seventh-grader, who is 13, had been surfing every day for an entire year. That’s 365 consecutive days of paddling out, regardless of … Continue reading Dana Point surfer girl, 13, rides waves for 365 consecutive days

California's Coronado named nation's best beach

via – cbs news California’s Coronado named nation’s best beach May 25, 2012 12:22 AM CORONADO, Calif. — Like a Hollywood star, Coronado’s 1.5 mile-long beach literally sparkles, thanks to the mineral mica glinting in its sand. That’s one of the reasons why Coronado — flanked by the iconic hotel featured in Marilyn Monroe’s 1958 … Continue reading California's Coronado named nation's best beach

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HEATS UP NOW: Heat # 2 Mens Round of 16 Nat Young USA Jeremy Flores FRA Heat # 3 Mens Round of 16 Tanner Gudauskas USA CJ Hobgood USA Heat # 4 Mens Round of 16 John John Florence HAW Cory Lopez USA Heat # 5 Mens Round of 16 Gabriel Medina BRA Brett Simpson … Continue reading ON LIVE NOW! NIKE LOWERS PRO – SAN CLEMENTE – FEED ON HERE

SANTA CRUZ: Peter Mel named Big Wave World Tour champion

YEAH PETE!!! VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Peter Mel surfs to victory at Pico Alto in Peru. The win in the… (Piero Marotta/contributed photo) Surfing: Mel named Big Wave World Tour champion By JULIE JAG Posted: 05/04/2012 01:30:57 AM PDT Peter Mel cemented his legacy as one of the best big wave surfers to come … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Peter Mel named Big Wave World Tour champion

Man’s love of surf leads to wave machine technology

VIA – THE COAST NEWS   Man’s love of surf leads to wave machine technology By Lillian Cox Apr 25, 2012 • 80 views • 0 comments SOLANA BEACH — Surfer Bruce McFarland has achieved much success as the founder of American Wave Machines where he has developed wave technology for applications in both research … Continue reading Man’s love of surf leads to wave machine technology

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San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns – 40 percent of body burned

VIA – DANA POINT TIMES San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns by Andrea Swayne Aug 04, 2011 On July 24 San Clemente-based big wave surfer Rusty Long suffered 2nd degree burns over approximately 40 percent of his body while clearing debris on property he owns in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Long and … Continue reading San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns – 40 percent of body burned