We miss our bro Jay… VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Neil Pearlberg: Moriarity’s spirit lives through Tashnick Posted: 04/01/2012 01:30:55 AM PDT (Frank Quirarte/Contributed photo) It was the summer of 1989 when Bill and Susi Tashnick finally granted permission to their young son Anthony to ride his bike down a small … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Moriarity's spirit lives through Tashnick
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Surf's up in Southern California #SurfReport
VIA – LA TIMES Surf’s up in Southern California April 1, 2012 | 4:42 pm Surfers along the Southern California coast caught some big waves Sunday thanks to a large west swell, and weather officials said a high surf advisory will continue until noon Monday. “The highest we got here was Ventura Harbor had … Continue reading Surf's up in Southern California #SurfReport
Dorian a big winner at inaugural Maverick's Festival
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Dorian a big winner at inaugural Maverick’s Festival (Raphael Solomon/Special to the Sentinel) By JULIE JAG Posted: 04/01/2012 01:30:55 AM PDT HALF MOON BAY — The chances of Shane Dorian receiving an invitation to compete in next year’s Maverick’s Invitational shot through the roof Saturday. The Hawaiian … Continue reading Dorian a big winner at inaugural Maverick's Festival
Big Waves to Hit San Diego County Beaches #SurfReport
VIA – LA JOLLA PATCH Big Waves to Hit San Diego County Beaches Forecasters say surf between 4 and 8 feet are expected. 4:46 pm A pair of large ocean swells this weekend were expected to bring above average surf to San Diego County beaches and rough seas to coastal waters, according to the … Continue reading Big Waves to Hit San Diego County Beaches #SurfReport
Despite low turnout, organizers happy with Mavericks Festival
VIA – MERC NEWS Jeff Clark, chief organizer of the Mavericks Festival, said he expects the rain to clear up Saturday afternoon in Princeton-by-the-Sea. (John Green/Staff) ( JOHN GREEN ) Despite low turnout, organizers happy with Mavericks Festival By Aaron Kinney [email protected] Posted: 03/31/2012 10:45:09 AM PDT Updated: 03/31/2012 03:03:01 PM … Continue reading Despite low turnout, organizers happy with Mavericks Festival
High surf advisory along SF Bay Area coast #SurfReport 22' Waves Expected!
VIA – SF GATE High surf advisory along Bay Area coast Bay City News Saturday, March 31, 2012 (03-31) 13:34 PDT — A high surf advisory will go into effect this evening and continue throughout the weekend along the Bay Area coast, according to the National Weather Service. The warning about big … Continue reading High surf advisory along SF Bay Area coast #SurfReport 22' Waves Expected!
San Diego Surf Film Festival Makes Its Inaugural Debut in May 2012
VIA – YAHOO San Diego Surf Film Festival Makes Its Inaugural Debut in May 2012 By Killeen Gonzalez, Yahoo! Contributor Network 38 minutes ago Starting in May 2012, California surf fans will have one more reason to be stoked about San Diego. There is a brand new surf film festival coming to … Continue reading San Diego Surf Film Festival Makes Its Inaugural Debut in May 2012
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Maverick's opening window pushed back to January
VIA – SF GATE Maverick’s opening window pushed back to January Bruce Jenkins, Chronicle Columnist Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (11-30) 15:06 PST — Among the surfers who live for a Northern California winter, it’s almost inconceivable that the month of December could pass without big, Maverick’s-style waves. That has become a distinct possibility, however, forcing … Continue reading Maverick's opening window pushed back to January
Drowning Death Investigation of Surfer
VIA – OREGON SALEM NEWS Drowning Death Investigation – Short Sands Beach in Oswald West State Park Published September 24, 2011 | By Salem-News Oregon State Police (OSP) is completing the investigation into the drowning death of an adult male Saturday afternoon while he surfed at Short Sands Beach within Oswald West State Park in … Continue reading Drowning Death Investigation of Surfer
VIDEO: Shane Dorian at Mavs – Rides of the Year entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012
Sheeeeehooooooo!!! Shane Dorian at Mavs (3) – Ride of the Year entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012 Shane Dorian at Mavs (2) – Ride of the Year Entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012 Shane Dorian at Mavs 1 – Ride of the Year Entry in the … Continue reading VIDEO: Shane Dorian at Mavs – Rides of the Year entry in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012
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Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport
VIA – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo October 12, 2011, 5:58 AM EDT By Tony C. Dreibus (Updates with Jova moving inland from first paragraph.) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) — Hurricane Jova came ashore near Mexico’s Pacific resort of Manzanillo with winds of 85 miles (140 kilometers) per hour, the … Continue reading Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport
SANTA CRUZ: The Felton Woman Who Almost Drowned Met the Big Wave Surfers Who Saved Her
Styrofoam collection in Oceanside to make surfboards
VIA – UT SAN DIEGO Styrofoam collection in Oceanside to make surfboards Written by Nathan Scharn 11:53 a.m., April 16, 2012 OCEANSIDE — Sandal and apparel company Reef plans to collect polystyrene foam, or Styrofoam, at Buccaneer Beach Thursday. The foam, commonly used for packaging items such as televisions or furniture, will be “up-cycled” … Continue reading Styrofoam collection in Oceanside to make surfboards