Incredible story, what a sweet girl and just one more reason to teach water safety as early as possible… VIA – ABC NEWS Boy Survives After 25 Minutes Underwater, Rescued by 12-Year-Old Girl By KATIE KINDELAN Aug. 10, 2011 A 12-year-old boy who spent 25 minutes underwater in the Pacific Ocean before being rescued appears … Continue reading Video: Boy Survives After 25 Minutes Underwater, Rescued by 12-Year-Old Surfer Girl
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Big Wave World Tour: 30' Waves! Billabong Pico Alto 2011, Peru – LIVE FEED STARTS THURSDAY!
If you are going to be able to log in for the live webcast for this event, do it. The feed starts on Thursday. These events don’t get the promotional coverage they deserve but the surfing is awesome. If you want to see some of the best big wave surfers take on massive pits, these … Continue reading Big Wave World Tour: 30' Waves! Billabong Pico Alto 2011, Peru – LIVE FEED STARTS THURSDAY!
Stand Up Paddle on the Central Coast of California
Great article! More of a guide really… VIA – SUP CONNECT Stand Up Paddle on the Central Coast of California Tuesday, 09 August 2011 00:00 written by Matt Hudgens Whether you want to meander on a glassy bay with bat rays gliding beneath or charge through 8-foot waves that foam and spit, the Central Coast … Continue reading Stand Up Paddle on the Central Coast of California
Kelly Slater Mind-F*cks His Way to First U.S. Open Win in 15 Years
Just liked the title of this article lol… VIA – OC WEEKLY Kelly Slater Mind-F*cks His Way to First U.S. Open Win in 15 Years By Chasen Marshall Mon., Aug. 8 2011 at 4:07 PM Categories: Wax On, Wax Off ?There never has been and never will be another Kelly Slater. That much is clear … Continue reading Kelly Slater Mind-F*cks His Way to First U.S. Open Win in 15 Years
Mavericks Accidents Trigger Rethink on Jet Ski Ban
VIA – BAY CITIZEN Mavericks Accidents Trigger Rethink on Jet Ski Ban PHOTO: Russell Ord “A set of freak waves near Pillar Point on Jan. 22 nearly killed surfer Jacob Trette” Federal officials say San Mateo County is free to train volunteer surf rescuers who could operate within the marine sanctuary By John Upton on … Continue reading Mavericks Accidents Trigger Rethink on Jet Ski Ban
Man dies paddleboarding
SUPing obviously has it’s share of enthusiasts and critics, the majority being the former rather then the later. One of the main issues some have with the explosion of standup paddleboarding, is simply that the majority of newbies into the sport have no concept of the real dangers that can occur, whether paddling into a … Continue reading Man dies paddleboarding
Mexican Smugglers Nearly Interrupt California Surf Contest – US Open of Surfing
¡Ay, caramba! The word “estúpido” comes to mind… VIA – FOX NEWS Mexican Smugglers Nearly Interrupt California Surf Contest Published August 08, 2011 | NewsCore HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Three Mexican nationals attempted to illegally land their boat on California’s Huntington Beach Sunday — about a mile away from where crowds were forming to watch … Continue reading Mexican Smugglers Nearly Interrupt California Surf Contest – US Open of Surfing
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No waves, no surfing at NSSA contest
VIA – OC REG Published: March 26, 2012 Updated: 2:14 p.m. No waves, no surfing at NSSA contest Tiny waves in San Clemente on Saturday force postponement of a National Scholastic Surfing Association event after four hours of waiting for conditions to improve. The tournament will be made up April 28 in Dana Point. … Continue reading No waves, no surfing at NSSA contest
Surfer Dane Reynolds Hates Competition – But Blows it Out of the Water – ROLLING STONE
Kelly Slater, Pamela Anderson and Jon Rose Christmas Weekend!
Hilarious: Live Interview with the Cardiff Kook
‘Craftsman’ book tips hat to SD surfboard maker
Kite surfer's car burglarized near Half Moon Bay
I faking hate thieves, scum of the earth! VIA – SF EXAMINER Kite surfer’s car burglarized near Half Moon Bay By: Mike Aldax | 03/14/12 3:16 PM SF Examiner Staff Writer | Follow on Twitter @SFExMikeAldax A man’s car was burglarized while he kite-surfed off the shores of Half Moon Bay on Tuesday, … Continue reading Kite surfer's car burglarized near Half Moon Bay
Why Surfing Localism Violates Our Civil Liberties
VIA – HERMOSA BEACH PATCH Why Surfing Localism Violates Our Civil Liberties A look at how violent or aggressive efforts to push people out of local waves is similar to other forms of discrimination. By Serge Dedina 12:00 pm Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally published on … Continue reading Why Surfing Localism Violates Our Civil Liberties