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Video: Boy Survives After 25 Minutes Underwater, Rescued by 12-Year-Old Surfer Girl

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

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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