VIA – NORTHERN STAR “Birdy” Burdett killed in crash 11th March 2012 A CAR crash on the Kings Highway near Braidwood has claimed the lives of a well known North Coast identity and his two daughters. Surfer and musician Brian “Birdy” Burdett and his daughters Sky, 10, and Kayla, 8, where killed on Friday afternoon … Continue reading Surfer and musician "Birdy" Burdett killed in crash
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Shark sighting at Sawtell beach
VI – COFFS SCOTT ADVOCATE Shark sighting at Sawtell beach 11th March 2012 A SHARK sighting on Saturday morning has had surf lifesavers at Sawtell Beach keeping a vigilant watch all weekend. The unidentified shark was spotted on occasions late last week but when it was seen by keen surfer Mark Hodgson from Sawtell’s Sunpatch … Continue reading Shark sighting at Sawtell beach
Surfaid Ball In Sydney, Australia
VIA – STREET CORNER Surfaid Ball In Sydney, Australia by Eva Rinaldi 10/03/2012 Tonight at Sydney’s Dolton House, Pyrmont, in Sydney, much of Australia’s surf industry partied hard to help raise much needed funds for Surfaid initiatives. Everyone celebrated the work of humanitarian styled organisation SurfAid. It was a great night and just by attending … Continue reading Surfaid Ball In Sydney, Australia
King Kelly Slater walks away with young hearts
VIA – SMH King Kelly walks away with young hearts Stephen Johnson March 11, 2012 King of the nippers … superstar Kelly Slater with young admirers at the opening of the Manly-Freshwater world surfing reserve. Photo: Dallas Kilponen KELLY SLATER, who grew up in poverty and became the greatest surfer in the world, revealed yesterday … Continue reading King Kelly Slater walks away with young hearts
Kelly Slater reaches Quarter-finals of Quiksilver Pro Gold Cost without a scratch – Surfing News
VIA – BETTOR BLOGS Kelly Slater reaches Quarter-finals of Quiksilver Pro Gold Cost without a scratch – Surfing News Posted By: Jason McCarthy Category: Surfing News America’s Kelly Slater walked away with top honours from the second heat of Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast’s Round 4 that continued at Snapper Rocks in Queensland, Australia, on Tuesday, … Continue reading Kelly Slater reaches Quarter-finals of Quiksilver Pro Gold Cost without a scratch – Surfing News
Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa #SurfReport
Note: dont piss off a Samoan, esp on Samoa… VIA – Radio NZ Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa Posted at 01:39 on 01 March, 2012 UTC A surf resort owner in Samoa says the tourism industry needs to teach travelling surfers about cultural respect. Salani Surf Resort’s owner Chris Donato says in … Continue reading Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa #SurfReport
Money and sport are a 'tough marriage', says former world surfing champion – WALL STREET JOURNAL
VIA – WALL STREET JOURNAL Money and sport are a ‘tough marriage’, says former world surfing champion Geoffrey Rogow From: The Wall Street Journal March 01, 2012 9:33AM Matt Banting winning the Australian Open of Surfing this month. Small-wave contests are “boring”, says Australian pro surfer Kieren Perrow. Picture: Brett Costello Source: The Australian AS … Continue reading Money and sport are a 'tough marriage', says former world surfing champion – WALL STREET JOURNAL
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VIa – ENCINITAS PATCH Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves Katie Westfall of the Save the Waves Coalition talks about how these reserves are helping to protect globally iconic surf spots; Santa Cruz will be dedicated as a reserve April 28. By Serge Dedina Email the author 11:58 am One of … Continue reading Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves