Category Archives: West Coast Surf Reports

PHOTOS: Shark Attack in Northern California

Whoa! This dude had an angel on his shoulder! VIA – SHARK RESEARCH COMMITTEE Pacific Coast Shark News 2011 Samoa Beach — On September 11, 2011Benjie Rose was surfing 40 yards from shore at Samoa Beach at the Power Poles break just across the bridge from Eureka. There were several surfers in close proximity to … Continue reading PHOTOS: Shark Attack in Northern California

Climate change threatens California beaches: study

VIA – AFP Climate change threatens California beaches: study (AFP) – 4 hours ago LOS ANGELES — Global warming could cost California beach communities hundreds of million dollars due to lost tourism and other income earned on the famously surfer-friendly coastline, a new study said. Storm damage and erosion will narrow beaches over the next … Continue reading Climate change threatens California beaches: study

TV news crew treated to extremely rare blue whale serenade

VIA – PETE THOMAS OUTDOORS TV news crew treated to extremely rare blue whale serenade Sep 13, 2011 Blue whales are being seen fairly frequently this summer off Southern California, but the planet’s largest creatures are almost never heard vocalizing above the surface. On Tuesday off Long Beach, however, an NBC crew and biologists aboard … Continue reading TV news crew treated to extremely rare blue whale serenade

Rules, where to go for Stand Up Paddles in O.C.

VIA – OC REGISTER Photo: Beachwatch reporter Laylan Connelly wades out into the water at Baby Beach in on a Dana Point Harbor to experience the sport of paddleboarding. ////ADDITIONAL INFO///beachwatch.pxx shot 100308 Steve K. Zylius, The Orange County Register. Beachwatch reporter Laylan Connelly learns paddleboarding from instructors Ellen Petrus, Steve Boehne, and Barrie Boehne, … Continue reading Rules, where to go for Stand Up Paddles in O.C.

Sanuk founder on sandals success and growing your business – @SanukFootwear

VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO Photo: Sanuk founder Jeff Kelley loves to share the story of his shoe line. Nelvin C. Cepeda • U-t Sanuk founder on sandals success and growing your business Founder of shoe company blended equal parts function and fun By Shelby Stanger Special to the U-T Originally published September 12, … Continue reading Sanuk founder on sandals success and growing your business – @SanukFootwear

Bobby Martinez Hates Tennis & the ASP

Thanks to the cats at Sacred Craft for forwarding this… VIA – DOWN THE LINE RADIO Bobby Martinez Hates Tennis & the ASP by admin on Sep.10, 2011, under This Weeks Show Photo: The loony’s at the -ERmag BB message board came up with these photoshop gems. Real talent over there being lost to DMV … Continue reading Bobby Martinez Hates Tennis & the ASP

They Will Surf Again at La Jolla Shores

VIA – LA JOLLA PATCH Photo: Volunteer Grant Kobayashi and surfing participant Jackson Hays getting ready for the water on Sept. 10, 2011 at La Jolla Shores. Credit Michelle Mowad They Will Surf Again at La Jolla Shores Individuals with spinal cord injuries gathered Saturday at La Jolla Shores to participate in an adaptive surfing … Continue reading They Will Surf Again at La Jolla Shores

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Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say

VIA – SAN LUIS OBISPO Published: 3:12 pm Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012 Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, authorities say By Katelyn Sweigart | [email protected] A Santa Maria man took a long, wobbly walk off the Pismo pier around noon Tuesday and had to be rescued by surfers, according to police. “The individual … Continue reading Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say