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O.C. bodysurfers seek titles at Oceanside (Photos)

VIA – OC REGISTER O.C. bodysurfers seek titles at Oceanside Published: Aug. 21, 2011 Updated: 11:03 a.m. Here is a slideshow highlighting some bodysurfing action and beach scenes from the 35th annual Oceanside World Bodysurfing Championships, which began Saturday and concludes Sunday. By FRED SWEGLES / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER These are the surfers who … Continue reading O.C. bodysurfers seek titles at Oceanside (Photos)

Photo Gallery: Manny Vargas Surf Trips Around the World

VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH Photo Gallery: Manny Vargas Surf Trips Around the World Photos from Vargas’ trips around the world with the bodyboarding world tour and his surf and bodyboarding tour company. By Manny Vargas 1:42pm I don’t have a mortgage. I don’t own stock. I don’t even have a working car anymore! My … Continue reading Photo Gallery: Manny Vargas Surf Trips Around the World

Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy By STEPHEN BAXTER — Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 08/20/2011 12:54:04 PM PDT SANTA CRUZ – A few Santa Cruz County big-wave surfers squared off with officials from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary on Thursday in an ongoing … Continue reading Santa Cruz big-wave surfers, NOAA try to propel new jet ski policy

Reader photos: Leroy Grannis Paddleout – Hermosa Beach Pier,Southern California Moments – LA TIMES

Great photo for a great man… VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 232 August 20, 2011 | 4:00 pm In memoriam: Surfers join hands in memory of surfer and surf photographer Leroy Grannis off the Hermosa Beach Pier in this photo taken by Brian McStotts on June 24… For the … Continue reading Reader photos: Leroy Grannis Paddleout – Hermosa Beach Pier,Southern California Moments – LA TIMES

University of San Diego by shark in Puerto Rico

VIA – SIGNS ON SAN DIEGO USD law student bitten by shark in Puerto Rico Written by Nathan Max 4:23 p.m., Aug. 19, 2011 A University of San Diego law student suffered a severe shark bite this week in Puerto Rico and won’t make it back to campus in time to start classes Monday. Lydia … Continue reading University of San Diego by shark in Puerto Rico

AVRIL LAVIGNE AND BRODY JENNER GET SEXY AT SURF SHOP

Looks like CI Surfboards are the official choice of the celebs in Hollyweird! What shop wouldn’t be stoked for these guys showing up with their American Express Black lol… VIA – FADED YOUTH BLOG AVRIL LAVIGNE AND BRODY JENNER GET SEXY AT SURF SHOP Proving that a couple who surfs together stays together, Avril Lavigne … Continue reading AVRIL LAVIGNE AND BRODY JENNER GET SEXY AT SURF SHOP

Whale Swims Close Enough to Touch Santa Cruz Kayaker (Awesome Photo)

VIA – KION RIGHT NOW Whale Swims Close Enough to Touch Santa Cruz Kayaker SANTA CRUZ, Calif- A picture speaks a thousand words. With this picture, you can only imagine what the kayaker was thinking when a humpback whale swam under his kayak. “This was truly awesome…there’s nothing like it,” said avid kayaker David Swanger. … Continue reading Whale Swims Close Enough to Touch Santa Cruz Kayaker (Awesome Photo)

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79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…