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Break of a lifetime: Surfer Clark Little finds his calling, and notoriety, through the camera's lens

VIA – MONTEREY HERALD Photographer Clark Little takes pictures of a three-story tall… (CONTRIBUTED BY SANDY LITTLE) Break of a lifetime: Surfer Clark Little finds his calling, and notoriety, through the camera’s lens By KATHRYN McKENZIE Herald Correspondent Posted: 08/01/2011 08:47:01 AM PDT Updated: 08/01/2011 08:48:42 AM PDT Sometimes, getting crystal-clear photographs of rushing water … Continue reading Break of a lifetime: Surfer Clark Little finds his calling, and notoriety, through the camera's lens

Santa Cruz – Local surfers save lives with quick-thinking action (Photos)

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: In their element – Local surfers save lives with quick-thinking action Posted: 07/31/2011 01:30:49 AM PDT On a hot, sunny Saturday in July, Pleasure Point surfer Kristen Jacobsen was bicycling home after a double session. The swell was building as the tide rose, and as … Continue reading Santa Cruz – Local surfers save lives with quick-thinking action (Photos)

LIVE FEED STARTS MONDAY – US OPEN OF SURFING – HUNTINGTON BEACH

LIVE FEED STARTS MONDAY – US OPEN OF SURFING – HUNTINGTON BEACH 7/31/2011 Surfline calls the surf report for tomorrow as: “MONDAY 1st SWELL/SURF: New SW-SSW groundswell (210-190 deg) continues to slowly fill in, topping out late in the day. Inconsistent surf will gradually increase through the day; from knee-waist occasional chest high sets in … Continue reading LIVE FEED STARTS MONDAY – US OPEN OF SURFING – HUNTINGTON BEACH

Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers – San Diego

VIA – 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO Dozens Rescued From Strong Rip Current Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers POSTED: 6:58 pm PDT July 28, 2011 UPDATED: 1:03 pm PDT July 29, 2011 SAN DIEGO — An unusually powerful rip current pulled about 100 swimmers from the surf off La Jolla … Continue reading Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers – San Diego

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…

High Surf Could Bring Dollars to Huntington Beach

VIA – NBC LOS ANGELES U.S. Open of Surfing Arrives to Huntington Beach High Surf Could Bring Dollars to Huntington Beach 500,000 spectators are expected to descend upon Huntington Beach this weekend for the U.S. Open of Surfing event. The city hopes they spend some of their hard earned dollars. By Vikki Vargas and Julie … Continue reading High Surf Could Bring Dollars to Huntington Beach

Southern California Great white haven

VIA – PRESSTELEGRAM Great white haven SHARKS: Cal State professor’s research shows their numbers are recovering off the coast. By Kelly Puente, Staff Writer Posted: 07/28/2011 06:03:30 PM PDT Updated: 07/29/2011 09:38:45 AM PDT LONG BEACH – Swimmers and surfers could have some surprising company in the deep waters off the Southern California coast this … Continue reading Southern California Great white haven

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SANTA CRUZ: Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says #Surfreport

VIA – SC SENTINEL Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says 06/03/2012 06:43:43 PM PDT COUNTY — Six people were rescued at Manresa, Twin Lakes and Natural Bridges state beaches Saturday during a northwest swell, said Dan Perry, a supervising lifeguard with State Parks. None were injured, Perry said. Two Boogie boarders … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says #Surfreport