Tragic… VIA – OC REGISTER O.C. man dies while surfing in Oceanside By SONYA QUICK / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER A 63-year-old Aliso Viejo man died Saturday morning while surfing in Oceanside, officials said. Charles Solon Todd Jr., a 63-year-old married man, was surfing at Surf Beach at 7:29 a.m. Saturday, according to the San … Continue reading O.C. man dies while surfing in Oceanside
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Taylor Handley boards movie 'Of Men and Mavericks' to play bully surfer
VIA – VARIETY Handley boards ‘Of Men and Mavericks’ Thesp will play a bully surfer By Jeff Sneider “Battle: Los Angeles” thesp Taylor Handley has joined the cast of Fox 2000 and Walden Media’s “Of Men and Mavericks,” helmer Curtis Hanson’s surfing pic starring Gerard Butler. Story follows a chapter in the real life of … Continue reading Taylor Handley boards movie 'Of Men and Mavericks' to play bully surfer
VIDEO: Why Salina Cruz Locals Want Media Blackout On 'Secret' Spot
If this video doesn’t make you want to visit Salina Cruz, you aren’t a surfer…looks like a great spot for an ASP Tour stop lol: Salina Cruz 2011 from WaterWays Surf Adventures on Vimeo.
SANTA CRUZ: Is Surfer Anthony Ruffo Looking For A Free Ride?
VIA – PSYCH CENTRAL Is Surfer Anthony Ruffo Looking For A Free Ride? By Richard Zwolinski, LMHC, CASAC As reported in the New York Times, world-class surfer Anthony Ruffo has once again been busted for methamphetamine possession and dealing. The surfer, who is 48, used to “partner” in his drug-dealing with a Santa Cruz, California … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Is Surfer Anthony Ruffo Looking For A Free Ride?
SANTA CRUZ: A Surfing Legend Conquers Addiction, but Prison May Lie Ahead – NY TIMES
VIA – NY TIMES A Surfing Legend Conquers Addiction, but Prison May Lie Ahead Anthony Ruffo is a California surfing legend from Santa Cruz. By SAM LAIRD Published: October 7, 2011 SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Not long ago, Anthony Ruffo surfed everywhere from Santa Cruz to South Africa, a glamorous life of big waves, photo … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: A Surfing Legend Conquers Addiction, but Prison May Lie Ahead – NY TIMES
Surfer-musician Timmy Curran & others will perform to help a friend with cancer
VIA – VC STAR Tommy Curran and others to play at concert fundraiser for friend Surfer-musician Timmy Curran and others will perform to help a friend with cancer By Bill Locey Posted October 6, 2011 at 7:08 p.m. Contributed photo Surfer-musician Timmy Curran, front, will headline a concert on Saturday at Libbey Bowl in Ojai … Continue reading Surfer-musician Timmy Curran & others will perform to help a friend with cancer
Photography: ‘The Surfing Essay' depicts the dark side
VIA – MALIBU TIMES Photo: Anthony Friedkin’s photographic exhibit, “The Surfing Essay,” depicts the grittier side of the Southern California lifestyle. Above: “Clockwork Malibu: Rick Dano on PCH.” Left: “Skateboarder Nadas Kaupas in Venice, Calif.” Photos courtesy Anthony Friedkin from “The Surfing Essay” ‘The Surfing Essay’ depicts the dark side Published: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 … Continue reading Photography: ‘The Surfing Essay' depicts the dark side
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VIDEO: Inside Jed Noll's studio
via -espn By Matt Wybenga Mar 09 06:01 Inside Jed Noll’s studio Like so many people are learning to do in this compromised economy, Jed Noll knows how to wear multiple hats all at once. It’s just that his extra hats just happen to be a lot cooler than everybody else’s. He hasn’t had to … Continue reading VIDEO: Inside Jed Noll's studio
Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff
VIA – MERCURY NEWS Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff By Jessica M. Pasko [email protected] Posted: 04/19/2012 05:01:43 PM PDT Updated: 04/19/2012 05:01:45 PM PDT DAVENPORT — A 56-year-old man was rescued from a cliff after becoming stranded Wednesday night. The man was windsurfing in the Davenport Landing area that … Continue reading Wind surfer stranded, rescued from Davenport cliff