NOAA Officials attempt to “educate” big wave surfers on the ban against the life saving vehicles that assist the surfers. The vehicles are supposed to represent a “threat to wildlife”, even though other craft with the same engines are not banned. click here to watch video http://vimeo.com/35779682
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VIDEO (RAD): Big-Wave Addicts Episode 3
Big-Wave Addicts Episode 3 http://youtu.be/nJsLHB-t90o Uploaded by XTremeVideo on Jan 27, 2012 FAV/LIKES Please:) Big WAVE Surfing Palylist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDB5CA2E24C07AF4Cj December 21, 2011 Towsurfer.com News Big-Wave Addicts Episode 3 When the charts in the Pacific Northwest read 10′-12′ @ 17-19 seconds out of the NW with light easterly winds there are a handful of … Continue reading VIDEO (RAD): Big-Wave Addicts Episode 3
Murder conviction stands in 'Bird Rock Bandit' case VIA – @SacredCraftExpo
I saw this featured on NBC, what a story where everyone loses… VIA – UT SAN DIEGO Murder conviction stands in ‘Bird Rock Bandit’ case The state Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction Monday for one of the so-called Bird Rock Bandits who was charged with killing a La Jolla surfer nearly … Continue reading Murder conviction stands in 'Bird Rock Bandit' case VIA – @SacredCraftExpo
PHOTOS: Brody Jenner goes surfing in Malibu
VIA – JUST JARED Are Avril Lavigne & Brody Jenner Reconciling? Sun, 29 January 2012 at 6:50 am A shirtless Brody Jenner gets ready to go surfing on Friday (January 27) in Malibu, Calif. “Just got out of the water with @sprandoni .. So worth it :),” the 28-year-old former reality … Continue reading PHOTOS: Brody Jenner goes surfing in Malibu
Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego
VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego An eclectic crew of surfing legends, shapers, and historians from Coronado and Southern California attended the weekend reception for the show, which continues through March. By Serge Dedina 5:45 am Coronado surfing historian John Elwell with the Simmons surfboards from his … Continue reading Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego
Mischaracterization of surfers
VIA – VC STAR Mischaracterization of surfers Posted January 30, 2012 at 9:28 a.m. Re: Colleen Cason’s Jan. 29 column, “Surfs up in senate constest”: As a lawyer, environmental activist and lifelong surfer who grew up in Santa Barbara during the historic Unocal oil spill, I was both offended and shocked by … Continue reading Mischaracterization of surfers
World Record Big Wave Surfer – "I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities"
VIA – TMZ World Record Big Wave Surfer – I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities He already holds the world record for surfing the biggest wave on the planet at 90 feet (below) — but pro surfer Garrett McNamara still thinks he can shatter it … with his incredible customized oxygen-enhanced wetsuit. Garrett … Continue reading World Record Big Wave Surfer – "I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities"
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SAN DIEGO: Cameras deployed to track surf changes
VIA – UT SAN DIEGO Cameras deployed to track surf changes A regional beach sand replenishment project scheduled to start by summer 2012 will be similar to the first large-scale effort on local beaches in 2001. Dan Trevan/Union-Tribune Written by Mike Lee noon, Jan. 28, 2012 San Diego Surfrider is deploying high-tech tools to … Continue reading SAN DIEGO: Cameras deployed to track surf changes
Santa Cruz surfer Anthony Ruffo stirs big waves in jail
Why Surfing Localism Violates Our Civil Liberties
VIA – HERMOSA BEACH PATCH Why Surfing Localism Violates Our Civil Liberties A look at how violent or aggressive efforts to push people out of local waves is similar to other forms of discrimination. By Serge Dedina 12:00 pm Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally published on … Continue reading Why Surfing Localism Violates Our Civil Liberties
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
Let loose for a good cause at Windansea Surf Club’s fundraising event
Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack
Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack By BOB NORBERG THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:05 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:05 a.m. A shark attack at a popular Humboldt Bay surfing spot left a surfer shaken but unhurt and underlines that it is the time of year that … Continue reading Humboldt County surfer escapes shark attack
OREGON: High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas #SurfReport 22ft Waves Expected…
via – seasidesignal High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:46 am | Updated: 8:58 am, Wed Feb 29, 2012. PORTLAND – THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 P.M. PST FEB. 29. * SEAS: LARGE WESTERLY SWELL WILL … Continue reading OREGON: High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas #SurfReport 22ft Waves Expected…