Category Archives: West Coast Surf Reports

Art and Soul at the Sacred Craft Surf Expo

VIA – CARLSBAD PATCH Art and Soul at the Sacred Craft Surf Expo Photo: George Gall of Plus One Surfboards at the Shape-off. Credit: Serge Dedina Surfers, board builders and artists come together to celebrate the surfboard at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. By Serge Dedina 10:45am Upon entering Exhibition Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds … Continue reading Art and Soul at the Sacred Craft Surf Expo

O.C. man dies while surfing in Oceanside

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

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

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