VIA – POWERLINES Historic swell approaches Europe 04 Jan Historic swell approaches Europe Curt Myers Surf 0 0 Historic swell approaches Europe Going on two months of above par swell activity in the North Atlantic, Europe and North Africa brace themselves for what the Weather Channel has dubbed the “Hercules” of storms. “Hercules” is intensely … Continue reading Historic swell approaches #Europe – #SurfReport #Aloha
VIA – BUNBURY MAIL WA company to develop electronic surfboard fins to deter sharks Jan. 2, 2014, 10:44 a.m. A WA company will be awarded $300,000 over two years to develop surfboard fins with an in-built electronic shark deterrent as part of the state government’s latest bid to improve safety at local beaches. See … Continue reading WA Surf Company Wins $300k Grant for Surfboard Shark Deterrent
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Sentinel staff report Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 12/19/2013 09:26:15 PM PST The Punta Galea Challenge, a big wave surf contest in the Basque region of Spain, has been given a yellow light and is expected to be held Sunday. The contest is one of four 2013-14 … Continue reading Outside Roundup: Big Wave World Tour’s Punta Galea Challenge surf contest planned for Sunday
I’ve said before, I’ll say it again, I fing hate thieves… VIA – SURF EUROPE 05:45 14th December 2013 by Ben Mondy Thieves have broken into Kelly Slater’s rented home on the North Shore this week, stealing a fair chunk of his Pipeline quiver. The theft occurred before the second day of competition … Continue reading SLATER’S BOARDS STOLEN ON EVE OF PIPELINE WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN
VIA – DISCOVERY An Australian surfer received an unusual diagnosis when he went to hospital with cuts to his right hand and a gash on his leg — he had been attacked by a shark. An Australian surfer received an unusual diagnosis when he went to hospital with cuts to his right hand and a … Continue reading Surfer Unaware He Had Been Bitten by a Shark #SurfReport #Australia #Aloha
I don’t know how good these wetsuits are quality-wise but it’s a cool concept on a broader scale. I know I never quite fit the off the rack suites on the market and the only ones that used to do something similar (but not nearly as technical) is Hotline in this area (taking custom measurements). … Continue reading New custom wetsuit concept hits the market – 5 questions with Carapace Wetsuits cofounder Alex Wang #Video
VIA – HAWAII NEWS NOW Posted: Nov 29, 2013 7:53 PM PST Friday, November 29, 2013 10:53 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 29, 2013 10:32 PM PST Saturday, November 30, 2013 1:32 AM EST By Lisa Kubota WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) – A memorial paddle out honored a revolutionary surfer in the spot where he learned to carve up waves. … Continue reading Memorial paddle out for revolutionary #Hawaii surfer Buttons Kaluhiokalani #Legend #Aloha
Ya this is called ‘police state’ fing bs… VIA – KHON APEC ocean restrictions will impact Waikiki, Ko Olina Reported by: Andrew Pereira Email: apereira@khon2.com HONOLULU- Massive security plans for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit were released Thursday by the U.S. Secret Service. Five separate security zones will be in place in areas directly offshore … Continue reading HAWAII: APEC ocean restrictions will impact Waikiki, Ko Olina #SurfReport
VIA – SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA Teen visiting Bali attacked by shark Updated: 11:16, Wednesday November 30, 2011 A teen celebrating schoolies in Bali has been attacked by a shark. Mark Andrews was surfing with schools friends at a beach near Tabanan when he was attacked at about 1.30pm yesterday. The 18 year old was bitten … Continue reading Teen visiting Bali attacked by shark