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Santa Cruz 2011 Newsmaker: Jay Moriarity movie stirs up memories of surfing star

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Scottish actor Gerard Butler talks with people on East Cliff Drive as the crew filming ‘Of Men and Mavericks’ prepares to shoot a re-enactment of the Jay Moriarity memorial paddle-out at Pleasure Point on Oct. 14. 2011 Newsmaker: Jay Moriarity movie stirs up memories of surfing star Posted: 12/23/2011 11:17:56 … Continue reading Santa Cruz 2011 Newsmaker: Jay Moriarity movie stirs up memories of surfing star →

PHOTOS: Gerard Butler Surfing Mavericks

VIA – RADIO ALICE PHOTOS: Gerard Butler Surfing Mavericks butler_getting_into_ambulance Gerard Butler is in Half Moon Bay finishing up production for the upcoming movie “Of Men and Mavericks” due in theaters late 2012. During filming yesterday the famous surf break send Butler to the Stanford Medical Center after a “near death” experience. A very big … Continue reading PHOTOS: Gerard Butler Surfing Mavericks →

Actor Gerard Butler rescued at Mavericks while shooting surf film

VIA – LA NOW Actor Gerard Butler rescued at Mavericks while shooting surf film December 19, 2011 | 10:41pm Actor Gerard Butler, star of “Of Men and Mavericks,” had to be rescued at Mavericks while filming a scene at the famed big-wave surfing spot. Butler, 42, was pulled underwater and swept over a rocky reef … Continue reading Actor Gerard Butler rescued at Mavericks while shooting surf film →

Dane Reynolds Sucks At Surfing

Dane Reynolds Sucks At Surfing Dane Reynolds Sucks At Surfing. from Michael Kew on Vimeo. “Dane Reynolds on his self-shaped ‘Sperm Whale’ quad, Ventura County, California, September 29, 2011. Film/Edit: Michael Kew. peathead.blogspot.com Song: “American Prayer” by The Doors. “

Gnarly Art Gallery Opens in San Clemente

VIA – SAN CLEMENTE PATCH Photo: Surf artists Roy Gonzales opened his Gallery on El Camino Real in San Clemente in Winter of 2011. Credit: Adam Townsend Gnarly Art Gallery Opens in San Clemente Surf/”lowbrow” artist Roy Gonzales celebrates pop icons and lowriders with his Camino Real Gallery. By Adam Townsend 7:33 am Driving south … Continue reading Gnarly Art Gallery Opens in San Clemente →

Nathan Fletcher Los Angeles Times Article…

VIA – LA TIMES COLUMN ONE A surfer’s defining moment in a wall of water Nathan Fletcher was towed into a monster wave at Tahiti’s thrilling and dangerous Teahupoo as a member of a surfing royal family. He emerged as a legend in his own right. By David Wharton December 18, 2011, 6:44 p.m. Driving … Continue reading Nathan Fletcher Los Angeles Times Article… →

Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey

VIA – MONTEREY HERALD Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings ‘Art, Activism and the Ocean’ to Monterey By MARC CABRERA Herald Staff Writer Posted: 12/13/2011 01:29:37 AM PST Updated: 12/13/2011 03:47:41 PM PST Once upon a time, Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd had his sights set on a career in oceanography. “I grew up surfing, and … Continue reading Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey →

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Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego

VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches Surf contest delayed by pollution By Matthew T. Hall, Reporter – San Diego Mike Lee, Reporter – Environment Friday, September 9, 2011 at 9:24 a.m. All beaches north of Scripps Pier through Del Mar and Solana Beach have been closed for at … Continue reading Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego →