Killer photos! VIA – ALOHA UPDATE Pico Alto Big Wave Photo Gallery August 13, 2011 Pete Mel (United States) took home the 1st place trophy and his first Big Wave World Tour win at the Billabong Pico Alto contest. Ben Wilkinson (Australia) charged hard and earned second place. Here’s a gallery covering some of the … Continue reading Pico Alto Big Wave Photo Gallery
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Encinitas News: Cardiff Kook abducted this morning at 7:00 am!
Encinitas News: Cardiff Kook abducted this morning at 7:00 am! By Chris Nomad 13 August 2011 What appears to be the most elaborate stunt so far, this morning at 7:00 am the Cardiff Kook was abducted as reported by the crew at Sacred Craft Expo and Jeff “Baldy” Baldwin earlier today…see photo for the horrific … Continue reading Encinitas News: Cardiff Kook abducted this morning at 7:00 am!
More on Jay Moriarty role and new Mavericks movie…
VIA – INDIE WIRE Newcomer Jonny Weston To Surf The Waves For Curtis Hanson’s ‘Mavericks’ “Live like Jay,” said the many followers and fans of Jay Moriarty, the young surfer who rode the fierce Mavericks. The North Californian patch of water was known for devouring surfer blood (the material, not the band), but surviving the … Continue reading More on Jay Moriarty role and new Mavericks movie…
UPDATE: Rusty Long San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Recovering from Burns to be Released from Hospital
VIA – SAN CLEMENTE TIMES Rusty Long catches one of the best waves of the day at Mavericks in February 2010. Photo by Jason Murray/photomurray.com Read more: San Clemente Times – UPDATE Rusty Long San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Recovering from Burns to be Released from Hospital UPDATE: Rusty Long San Clemente Big Wave Surfer … Continue reading UPDATE: Rusty Long San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Recovering from Burns to be Released from Hospital
Oceanside surf fest draws O.C. competitors this weekend
VIA – THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Oceanside surf fest draws O.C. competitors this weekend Saturday, Oceanside Pier hosts a women’s pro junior, open pro longboarding, tandem surfing, longboard club competition and a beach festival featuring live bands and Polynesian dance. Festival continues Sunday with music and club longboarding. By FRED SWEGLES / THE ORANGE COUNTY … Continue reading Oceanside surf fest draws O.C. competitors this weekend
Surfing America and NSSA will open their seasons in coming weeks, while WSA just opened. O.C. surfers took first place in 14 of the 24 divisions at the WSA contest
VIA – OC REGISTER Published: Aug. 12, 2011 Updated: 5:04 p.m. 2011-12 season hits the surf Surfing America and NSSA will open their seasons in coming weeks, while WSA just opened. O.C. surfers took first place in 14 of the 24 divisions at the WSA contest. By FRED SWEGLES / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER The … Continue reading Surfing America and NSSA will open their seasons in coming weeks, while WSA just opened. O.C. surfers took first place in 14 of the 24 divisions at the WSA contest
Actor chosen for Jay Moriarty role in new film "Mavericks" with Gerard Butler
I have really mixed feelings about this… VIA – DEADLINE Surf’s Up For Jonny Weston, Who Lands Lead In ‘Mavericks’ By MIKE FLEMING | Friday August 12, 2011 @ 8:43pm EDT XCLUSIVE: While Gerard Butler was announced as the big name in the Curtis Hanson-directed surf movie Mavericks, the lead role all the young actors … Continue reading Actor chosen for Jay Moriarty role in new film "Mavericks" with Gerard Butler
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VIA – USA TODAY Buff Gerard Butler masters dangerous surf By Susan Wloszczyna, USA TODAY It’s been a toner, tanner and leaner Gerard Butler doing promotion rounds for his new film, Machine Gun Preacher, that opens Friday. More: ‘Machine Gun Preacher’ is a love story The 6-foot-2 Scotsman’s new physique as well as his sun-kissed … Continue reading Buff Gerard Butler masters dangerous surf for new movie 'Mavericks'
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Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium
Another reason to get back to the Monterey Bay Aquarium!: VIA – CONTRA COSTA TIMES Great white shark caught off MDR has a new home From wire service reports Posted: 09/01/2011 01:51:12 PM PDT Updated: 09/01/2011 01:52:17 PM PDT A great white shark that was captured in Marina del Rey has a new home today … Continue reading Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium