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    Surf News: Daily Stoke.com

  • Roof Surfer - yup - this is pretty dumb

    Surfing HQ
    7 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Poor guy. I think I did something like this when I was youger. I watched this clip for about 10 minutes. Just sayin’ Click the link above to get stoked!

  • Taking a trip to Baja? Check out the Sportsmobile. The ulimate surfing vehicle

    Surfing HQ
    7 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    We stumbled upon the ultimate surfing truck/van thing - and it’s called a Sportsmobile. We were intrigued - so we did some digging and interviewed one of the main dudes at Sportsmobile. Here goes. DailyStoke: The... Click the link above to get stoked!

  • East Coast Surfing vs West Coast Surfing

    Hot Wahine
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Trust me, it takes a lot of balls to move from Brooklyn to Encinitas for the sole purpose of getting more surf time in your life, and I don’t even have balls. Having tried to surf out of Brooklyn for almost 3... Click the link above to get stoked!

  • Win $20 and tell us who this hot surfer girl is

    Surfing HQ
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    We have no idea where she is from or who she is, but she’s a hot surfer chick and inquiring minds want to know who she is! Aussie - for sure. She’s gotta be an Aussie. Let us know at info [] dailystoke.com. Click the link above to get stoked!

  • Ronald McDonald surfing

    Surfing HQ
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    The collective surfing world upchucked it’s Happy Meal today. Click the link above to get stoked!
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    Liquid Salt Magazine

  • Doc Paskowitz / A Love Affair with The Sea

    admin
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:16 pm
    Doc Paskowitz has been surfing for a very long time. And in that time he has learned what it means to be a man, how to have a good relationships, and surf with Aloha. In this issue, he shares with us his deep wisdom and love for the ocean. What was it like growing up? My life began the day my Uncle Harry let go of me in Galveston, Texas at the age of nine in the Gulf of Mexico. All of a sudden I was airborne! From that time on, everything of high passion for me has been about the salt water. Once I learned to swim, I learned that there were waves. By the time I was eleven, I had learned to…

  • Jon Wegener / Wood is Good

    admin
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:14 am
    Jon Wegener is a South Bay shaper who builds modern wood surfboards based on the ancient Hawaiian Alaia. Together with his brother Tom Wegener, he wants the world to know we don’t need foam, fiberglass, and fins to ride a wave. What was your life like growing up? I grow up here in the South Bay and my brothers were a big influence on me. They were older than me so I would tag along whenever they went to the beach. I’m the youngest – my brother Tom is five years older and my brother Curt by eight years. That got me boogie boarding. My brother Tom stuck with surfing, and of course…

  • Liz Cockrum / Riding The Wave

    admin
    4 Nov 2009 | 7:48 pm
    Liz Cockrum is a San Diego-based photographer who works in medium format film to capture the unique aspects of surf culture. Her latest work “Sirens,” a look at the many facets of dedicated women surfers, has been published internationally. When did you get your first surfboard? I got my first surfboard in 2003; it was a gift from my awesome brother who taught me how to surf when I came to California to visit him from Chicago. We saw Step into Liquid and I was so stoked to surf on the lake that he sent me home with one of his boards. What was the feeling you had when you you first stood…

  • Chris Burkard / The California Surf Project

    admin
    3 Nov 2009 | 5:14 pm
    Chris Burkard is a photographer who spent a year traveling up and down the coast of California with his good friend Eric Soderquist. The California Surf Project is the fully illustrated travel diary of two surfers who took the trip of a lifetime. What was it like growing up in the Central Coast? Amazing. It is pretty disconnected with the Southern California surf scene so you have a lot of room to really grow and experience things on your own without any outside influences. When did you get your first surfboard? I actually bodyboarded for the first 20 years of my life. I have started…

  • Jason Baffa / One California Day

    admin
    3 Nov 2009 | 5:14 pm
    Jason Baffa is an inspired California-based filmmaker and the creator of the popular 16 mm films Singlefin: Yellow and One California Day. We had the chance to interrupt Jason’s busy filmmaking schedule to ask him a few questions. Where did you grow up? Well, I’ve lived in Los Angeles my entire life but most of my early beach days were spent in Newport and San Clemente. My good friend had a house down there and we’d trek south on weekends. I didn’t situate myself into the South Bay until college. I attended Loyola Marymount University which is just north of LAX. What was your first…
 
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    Swell Blog

  • Get Your Bronze On with Will Ferrell’s New Sunscreen

    Nicki
    7 Nov 2009 | 6:01 am
    It’s a sexy hot tan with a plan… Get your bronze on with Will Ferrell’s new sunscreen for a cause. You can get your man tan while supporting Cancer for College, a scholarship program that provides college funding to cancer survivors. Plus, it’s alcohol free, so even if you’re derrière is perfectly bronzed, no streaking through the quad will occur.  You should probably grab a few of these before they’re gone…because…earmuffs… this sh*t won’t last.

  • The Daily InsaniTee for 11/7/2009: BAYVI Kyoto Protocal Tee

    Nicki
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:03 pm
    Today’s Daily $10 InsaniTee: Kyoto Protocal Tee. Get today’s InsaniTee HERE! Use coupon code INSANITEE117 at checkout Also, don’t forget to enter to WIN a custom board from BAYVI Today!

  • The Daily InsaniTee for 11/6/2009: Matix Parazontal Tee

    Nicki
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:01 pm
    $1 FLAT RATE SHIPPING ONE YOUR ORDER WITH PURCHASE TODAY’S INSANITEE! Today’s Daily $10 InsaniTee: Matix Parazontal Tee. Get today’s InsaniTee HERE! Use coupon code INSANITEE116 at checkout

  • The Daily InsaniTee for 11/5/2009: WeSC Block Shadow Tee

    Nicki
    4 Nov 2009 | 11:03 pm
    Today’s Daily $10 InsaniTee: WeSC Block Shadow Tee. Get today’s InsaniTee HERE! Use coupon code INSANITEE115 at checkout

  • The Daily InsaniTee for 11/4/2009: AMBSN One Tee

    Nicki
    3 Nov 2009 | 11:09 pm
    Today’s Daily $10 InsaniTee: AMBSN One Tee. Get today’s InsaniTee HERE! Use coupon code INSANITEE114 at checkout
 
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    Custom Surfboards Review and Guide

  • Aviso Lost Round Nose Fish

    Neal
    19 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    I recently had a chance to try Aviso’s Lost Round Nose Fish. This was truly one of the most interesting boards I’ve laid my eyes on. For those who don’t know, Aviso boards are hollow and comprised of carbon fiber and epoxy. According to Aviso, because the deck is not connected to the bottom, the deck absorbs and stores potential energy thus kinetically propelling the surfer in and out of turns. The hollow construction works as a sort of suspension system for surfers launching the surfer into turns and creating constant acceleration while still maintaining fluid control. The…

  • Jon B. Mar Surfboards

    Neal
    11 Oct 2009 | 6:46 am
    Jon B. Mar, another avid local surfer and surfboard shaper, sells his customized hand-shaped surfboards online on his self-named website. Mar offers longboards, shortboards and fun boards in a variety of dimensions and specifications to provide the perfect ride for any surf aficionado. New boards and used boards are available for viewing on the website, along with easy-to-read charts with each board’s measurements to be ascetically pleasing to the eye, as well as useful for surfboard shoppers. With over 20 years of surfboard shaping experience, Mar’s boards are influenced by many of the…

  • TORE Round Nose Rocket Fish

    Neal
    2 Sep 2009 | 5:33 am
    TORE Wide Nose Rocket Fish: 5′5 x 19″ 1/2 x 2″ 3/8 www.toresurfboards.com It’s funny how influential pro surfers can be, especially the greatest surfer of all time. The recent surfboard trend has been towards shorter, wider, thicker, flatter boards with quad fins thanks in large part to the funky/stubby boards Kelly Slater rode at the beginning of the year in Australia. While fishes and alternative designs have become increasing popular over the past few years, Kelly’s extreme change in equipment from flip tail potato chip to stubby quad has influenced stubborn…

  • Mule Surfboard Transport

    Neal
    1 Sep 2009 | 4:44 pm
    The Mule Surfboard Transport is a simple yet useful accessory to help transport your longboard or stand up paddle board using your bike or by towing it yourself. The Mule consists of a durable fabric for nose and tail pieces which strap your board to the two tube tires. Assembly takes about 5-10 minutes (I did have a little accident **see below) and it took me a bit to figure out how to assemble it the first time but once you figure it out, it should only take a couple minutes to strap your board in the future. The Mule Transport is perfect for people who bike to the beach and works best with…

  • Takayama Model T

    Neal
    12 Aug 2009 | 2:09 pm
    9′6 Surftech Takayama Model T Dimensions: 9′6 x 22.875″ x 3.06″ I gave the Surftech Takayama Model T board a spin during a recent swell. This was the first time I had really tried a traditional noserider and found out quick that they don’t handle very well in larger surf. I took it out to Pops off Waikiki in overhead surf and right off the bat found that these boards get quite skittery on waves with speed. The large single fin combined with 50/50 type rails made the Model T very difficult to manage in the overhead waves and its slow speed made it nearly…
 
 
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    Surfersvillage

  • Videos: Big Basque bombs/Kelly Slater tows Morocco

    6 November 2009; - - Videos: Big Basque bombs & Kelly Slater tows Morocco

  • Rusty rider adds French Open Champion title to his CV

    6 November, 2009 : - - After being crowned ISA European Champion in Jersey, Vincent Duvignac continues with securing the French Open Champion title in Lacanau.

  • Islas Canarias Santa Pro is mobile at El Muelle today..

    6 November, 2009 : - - El Muelle, Famara - After a morning monitoring conditions around the area, officials have moved the Islas Canarias Santa Pro to the nearby wave of El Muelle in the town of Famara. Some three-to-four foot (1 to 1.5 meter) waves are breaking along the lefthand reefbreak of El Muelle and it´s looking like the incoming tide betters the line-up as the day goes.

  • Climate change: Typhoons & flooding to see increase

    5 November, 2009 : - - London - The general insurance industry may not be able to cope with the increased frequency and severity of floods and typhoons brought about by climate change, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) said on Wednesday.

  • Argentina rumbo a los juegos Panamericanos de Surf

    5 November, 2009 : - - Ayer en horas de la tarde la Asociación de Surf Argentina presentó de manera oficial el equipo que representará al país en los IX Juegos Panamericanos de Surf que se realizarán del 7 al 15 de noviembre en Ilhéus, Bahía (Brasil). La escuadra albiceleste viajará el jueves 5 con destino a Brasil para realizar los trabajos de adaptación, cabe destacar que las olas de la playa dónde se realizará la competencia tienen un fuerte parecido con las rompientes de Mar del Plata.
 
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    Google News: Surfing

  • Surf Break - Santa Cruz Sentinel

    7 Nov 2009 | 1:43 am
    Surf BreakSanta Cruz SentinelEarlier in the week, local surfers were treated to a tasty northwest swell. However, it may have just been an appetizer compared to the feast of surf Solid Swell Forecast for Remainder of the O'Neill CWC and OPJSurfline.com Surf Newsall 2 news articles »

  • Cold Water Classic: Surfers get lay day, prepare for big weekend - Santa Cruz Sentinel

    7 Nov 2009 | 1:43 am
    Cold Water Classic: Surfers get lay day, prepare for big weekendSanta Cruz SentinelSurfers competing in the O'Neill Cold Water Classic and Oakley Pro Junior competitions were given the day off Thursday. After taking input from the O'Neill Cold Water Classic: Local surfers, Steamer Lane waves build momentumSanta Cruz Sentinelall 2 news articles »

  • Pro surfer in California says shark broke his board — and his... - San Jose Mercury News

    7 Nov 2009 | 1:40 am
    Pro surfer in California says shark broke his board — and his...San Jose Mercury NewsDAVENPORT — Pro surfer Eric Geiselman's surfboard was broken in half by what he thinks was a great white shark Thursday evening while he was and more »

  • Big scores for O'Neill CWC in pumping Steamer Lane.. - Global Surf News

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:22 pm
    Big scores for O'Neill CWC in pumping Steamer Lane..Global Surf NewsSurfersvillage Global Surf News, 6 November, 2009 : - - After calling a lay day for the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series Meola, Larsen, Payne eliminated at Steamer LaneMaui Newsall 5 news articles »

  • Illness sidelines Slater in own event - Florida Today

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:21 pm
    Illness sidelines Slater in own eventFlorida TodayCOCOA BEACH — Beachgoers and surfing fans were treated to an exciting day at Cocoa Beach on Friday, Slaters set to put on a showFlorida Todayall 2 news articles »
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    About.com Surfing / Bodyboarding

  • Tis the Season; Hook up a Surfer

    2 Nov 2009 | 6:14 am
    With Turkey Day already planned, would-be gift givers and cheer mongers are searching for the hottest and most "perfect-est" gift for their wave riding loved ones. Anyone can go to the local Kook Mart and pick out some cookie cutter clone gear. However, loads of smaller and dare I say more interesting products are out there. Take a gander below: Avoid the cold in a Radiator Wetsuit Give the gift of reading with Surfing's Greatest Misadventures, The Story of Miki Dora, and the classic In Search of Captain Zero How about a pair of Curve Lockdown Racks to keep your board secured for that winter…

  • A Legend Passes and Surfer Mag Ressurection

    25 Oct 2009 | 8:10 am
    The latest blow to the surf world comes from the death of surfer/shaper Chris Hawk. Chris (along with his brothers Sam and Tom) was an early influence on surfing in Huntington Beach. With shaping experience gleaned from years spent surfing Hawaii and working with shaping legends like Dick Brewer, Chris became one of the hottest shapers on the West Coast in the 60's and 70's. His contributions to surf culture and surfboard design recently garnered him an invitation this year to the Surfers' Hall of Fame, but his induction ceremony was moved forward prior to the normal July event due to Hawk's…

  • An Ode to Pro Surfing

    18 Oct 2009 | 6:24 am
    I might as well give in. I have always maintained even as a competing surfer and contest judge that surf contests are lame... and the surfer who is having the most fun wins... and there is no way to impress a qualitative measurement on one wave or surfer over another. That said, I have to admit I love pro surfing. I love the webcasts and contests results and the magazine articles and rooting for my favorites. I love watching surfers with seemingly super-natural abilities shredding exotic waves with the weight of impending points and cash on their backs. Are these people better than us? Well,…

  • ASP Ups Cash; Spain Stays Small and No Rebel Tour

    10 Oct 2009 | 10:29 am
    Amidst the quiet of lake-like conditions, ASP officials and pro surfers took to the mic in Mundaka, Spain to announce that the ASP would remain the only game in town. If you didn't know, Kelly Slater and ESPN were proposing a breakaway pro tour that would court major sport industry sponsorship and gobs of media coverage to essentially pull a rug out from under the ASP's dominance. The buzz of this "Champions Tour" began ruffling feathers and piquing many a pro surfer's interest some months ago when Kelly Slater discussed the idea with several surfing heavies, the Irons Bros and Jamie Obrien…

  • Shredification

    1 Oct 2009 | 3:39 pm
    Mick Fanning blew through another contest down in France and thus asserted himself as the new man to beat with Parko's dominance waning and C.J., Slater and Bede battling for scraps. But that's pro blubber. The real deal is going down at your home break. The stoke building for an upcoming swell. Some dad pushing his kid into his first wave. A group of old friends floating in the lineup at sunset unsure of the future. Hours pass. A surfer sips hot coffee and glides into a sweet dawn patrol. The smell of freshly applied wax. The red burn of belly rash. The scorch of the sand on your soles.
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    Women's Surf Camp

  • North Shore Maui:: It’s Winter Time!

    me-shell
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:26 am
    Love the waves in November! Rainbows, Fisherman, Surfers, Oh MY Well, it really never actually ‘feels’ like winter here on Maui but we do get treated to AMAZING windless days and perfect waves during the winter months, especially November! I live 8 minutes doors to beach from Ho’okipa Beach one of Maui’s best surf locations. Do I ever get tired of this? No Way! I count my blessings each and every day. I think I forgot to mention that there are also tons of turtles floating around while surfing…it REALLY is paradise here.

  • San Francisco:: Save the Waves Film Festival

    me-shell
    3 Nov 2009 | 5:04 am
    Do you live in San Francisco? This sounds like an awesome event to attend. Save The Waves Coalition presents Save The Waves Film Festival, an evening of inspiring environmental films and epic surf films, live music, an art exhibit and a party to benefit the ocean. Featuring Captain Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society presenting a talk about “The Cove” film and the Northern California premiere of “Lost Prophets” surf film. Save The Waves Film Festival  features these award-winning films: - “The Cove” - winner of numerous international film festivals and…

  • Halloween Maui Style:: Lahaina Halloween Celebration

    me-shell
    31 Oct 2009 | 3:04 pm
    Have you been to Halloween in Maui before? It goes off especially in Lahaina where everyone congregates to show off their scandalous costumes. Remember, it is warm here year around (even at night) so that doesn’t stop people from wearing all kinds of costumes. What I really like about Halloween in Maui is that people go all out…it’s so much fun. Happy Halloween and enjoy the pictures! My sister, her hubby and I going as 'ravers'. Very comfy costume. Not sure what the costume is supposed to be, see..scandalous! Happy Go Luck Super Heros! You always need them around! I…

  • Perfect Posture for Surfing

    me-shell
    22 Oct 2009 | 6:25 am
    How does sitting up straight on your surfboard help you to catch waves? Why is posture important on a surfboard? Check out this You Tube clip for some tips.

  • Girls Outdoors

    me-shell
    19 Oct 2009 | 6:03 am
    Surfing is just one sport on girlsoutdoors.org I recently was introduced to Marjorie Morgan through Twitter. She is the owner of Girls Outdoors an online resource for women in Outdoor Education and Outdoor Recreation. It has been set up to provide an information hub and a mode of communication between women participating, or wanting to participate, in outdoor education and recreation. It includes a wide range of women’s sports such as cycling, climbing, surfing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and snow sports are just to name a few. Girls Outdoors also has information on gear and travel.
 
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    Sidetracked

  • Dana Brown Surf Flick Precedes Huge Waves Here

    Pat
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am
    If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll notice that I haven’t been posting much this week. That’s because I’ve been on vacation and spending much time surfing. But I wanted to remind everyone that tonight is the screening of “High Water,” the latest Dana Brown film, at the Fremont. The film, as I noted earlier, is about the Vans Triple Crown contest in Hawaii.  But, as anyone familiar with the work of the Brown family knows, it’ll probably be a lot more than that. Unlike many wanna-be surf movie makers, the Browns know how to weave a…

  • Costumes from Halloweens past

    Pat
    30 Oct 2009 | 8:00 am
    I was never much for buying Halloween costumes, though for some reason I loved the smell of those cheap plastic costumes that came in a box. (In fact, I get a little nostalgic when I smell that wonderful aroma today — sort of like when I smell cigarette smoke outside, and it makes me think of LIttle League.) Anyway, I wish I had some photos of myself from Halloweens past, but obviously my parents hated me and didn’t want to remember major events in my life. (Just kidding, Mom — love ya!) But here were some of my favorite costumes over the years: * Bat man. My mom actually…

  • An actual (basically) pre-surf log

    Pat
    28 Oct 2009 | 7:52 am
    7:45 — Check Surfline for Morro Bay beach cam 7:50 — Check Surfline for Pismo beach cam 8:00 — Eat toast with peanut butter, check e-mail 8:15: Call Surf Buddy: Me: Are you ready for the Stoke? SB: Oh yeah — I’ve been waiting all week for this. Me: It’s gonna be good. That hard week you had at work? Forget it, dude. This is gonna make up for all your troubles. SB: It’s gonna be awesome! Me: It’s gonna be better than awesome. It’s gonna be . . . life altering. SB: I’ll see you at the spot? Me: Yup. We’re gonna get the stoke…

  • Mark Twain and Jack London got The Stoke

    Pat
    27 Oct 2009 | 7:00 am
    While there are a fair number of surf books out there, many of them just aren’t that good. (”The Search For Captain Zero” is hands-down my favorite.) Still, I like to read stuff about surfing for the historical significance. Any book that relates the history of surfing in the U.S. begins with Capt. James Cook. Lt. James King, an underling of Cook’s, wrote what was believed to be the first writing about surfing in the late 1700’s during a visit to Hawaii’s Big Island: A diversion the most common is upon the Water, where there is a very great Sea, and surf breaking…

  • Near drowning did not stop the stoke

    Pat
    26 Oct 2009 | 8:02 am
    The panic started when I swallowed water – not once but twice. Then, as I considered that I might actually be drowning, my first thought was: Don’t tell Candi. Because while my wife was nearby, I figured if she knew I was drowning, she’d want to save me, and then both of us would drown. Just by keeping my mouth shut, I figured, I could cut the day’s drownings by 50 percent. At least I would die somewhere pretty. Just off a reef in Aruba, the water was remarkably clear, and the fish below looked like the ones you see at the pet store. When I first started snorkeling,…
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    LEGENDARY SURFERS

  • Lisa Andersen

    29 Oct 2009 | 10:47 am
    [ Excerpts from: "The Lioness in Winter," by Shawn Price, Orange Coast Magazine, October 2009 ]... Lisa Lorraine Andersen was born in New York and grew up the free-willed tomboy nicknamed “Trouble” in the non-surf-centered lands of Maryland and Virginia. Finally, at age 13, she learned to ride on borrowed boards off Ormand Beach, Fla., a few blocks from the family home. “I started surfing right after my parents told me I couldn’t do it,” Andersen told a Brazilian TV reporter many years later.Once she got her first in-control ride, she was hooked. Riding a wave felt instinctively…

  • Chris Hawk (1951-2009)

    25 Oct 2009 | 8:24 am
    Chris Hawk, shaper and surfer, has passed on.“Back in the day," recounted Surfer's Hall of Fame Founder Aaron Pai, "he was one of the best surfers in Huntington Beach and he has been a master shaper since the 70’s. We are super stoked to be able to induct Chris Hawk into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.”As one of the renowned Hawk brothers that includes Sam and Tom, Chris helped shape the Huntington Beach surf culture in the 1960s and ‘70s. While the brothers often travelled to Hawaii and charged Sunset and Pipeline, Chris chose to make his mark as a master surfboard shaper.During one of…

  • Nick Gabaldon (1927-1951)

    23 Oct 2009 | 9:07 am
    Aloha and welcome to the LEGENDARY SURFERS chapter dedicated to Nick Gabaldon!Because a number of articles and resources are spread throughout the LEGENDARY SURFERS collection, I thought it best to include the links to them in one spot (here). Of course, you can always use the Google search bar in the sidebar of the site to search on all postings pertaining to a subject and get a full up-to-date listing.Resources:"Nicholas R. Gabaldon, California’s First Black Surfing Legend," by Rick Blocker, February 24, 2005Email from Les Williams about Nick, on March 5, 2005"Xtreme Factor: Urban Legends…

  • Dora Pier Surfing 1974

    11 Oct 2009 | 9:55 am
    Miki Dora footage, 1974:To read more about Dora, please go to:Legendary Surfer: Miki Dora... and...

  • Duke Boyd Talks Story on KPBS

    2 Oct 2009 | 10:10 am
    [ From: Hang Ten Founder Talks Surfing In 1960s, Evolution Of Industry | KPBS.org, by Maureen Cavanaugh and Hank Crook, September 30, 2009 - includes downloadable audio recording of the interview ]( Duke Boyd image courtesy of Transworld Surf )MAUREEN CAVANAUGH (Host): I'm Maureen Cavanaugh. You're listening to These Days on KPBS. Surfers tend to think of themselves and their sport as separated from the mainstream. There's always been a mystique about the men and women who catch the waves. But there was a time when surfing was not just separated from the mainstream, it was virtually unknown…
 
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    Coastal Surfing

  • Proposition 9 – PASSED!

    CoastalSurfing
    4 Nov 2009 | 4:57 am
    Texas voters passed all 11 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution yesterday including Proposition 9. The voters have spoken and they want their public beach access protected.  Proposition 9, which protects the right of the public to access public beaches, passed with 778,034 or 76.99 percent in favor; and 232,421 or 23 percent opposed.   Read more… and some more…

  • Yeehaw! Texas Cities Dominate Top 10 Economies

    CoastalSurfing
    3 Nov 2009 | 1:55 pm
    It turns out that Texas is a pretty darn good place to live in the middle of a crappy economy.  BusinessWeek recently released a list of U.S. cities that have been least touched by the recession.  Texas in home to five of the top ten! San Antonio, TX Austin, TX Oklahoma City, OK Little Rock, AR Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Baton Rouge, LA Tulsa, OK Omaha, NE Houston, TX El Paso, TX McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metroplex ranked #13 Read more….

  • Remember to Vote Tomorrow

    CoastalSurfing
    3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    SAVE OUR BEACH ACCESS!

  • Douchebag Name Generator

    CoastalSurfing
    2 Nov 2009 | 8:57 am
    Have fun with this one. http://www.douchebagnamegenerator.com/ 

  • Vote for Proposition 9

    CoastalSurfing
    1 Nov 2009 | 8:34 am
    November 3rd – Keep Texas Beaches Open – Vote FOR Proposition 9 The Texas coast and its beaches are God-given treasures to be used and enjoyed by all Texans and those who visit our wonderful state. More than anything else, Constitutional Amendment No. 9 is about the common good. Remember that quaint old notion? If the amendment passes so many, many Texans will win – businesses, folks who fish, birders, surfers, families with hoards of kids on boogie boards, sailors, those who need cheap, virtually free recreation when times are tough, anyone who’s ever picked up a seashell,…
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    Surf Guru

  • Pacsun Presents the 7th Annual Grind for Life 2009 Skatpark Series Benefit and Awards Ceremony

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Pacsun Presents the 7th Annual Grind for Life 2009 Skatpark Series Benefit and Awards Ceremony. Saturday November 14 2009 2pm-8pm Cocoa Beach Skatepark Adults - $5.00 Kids - $3.00   Pro Demos: Andy Macdonald Jeff Budro Tim Johnson Todd Johnson Buck Smith Cody Eurich Alex Sargente   Raffles Silent Auction Live Music Autographs Food/Drink and More!

  • King of the Peak 2009 Sebastian Inlet

    30 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm
    Easily one of the toughest surfing contests on the Eastern Seaboard, competitors and spectators alike have cleared their schedules for the 15th annual Quiksilver King of the Peak Skins Pro-Am, which returns to Sebastian Inlet, FL, on November 7 and 8. Year after year, The King of the Peak contest director Matt Kechele fills 92 heat slots, drawing several touted international pros away from their respective November preoccupations to challenge Florida’s best in an idyllic playing field to ...

  • Slater Brother's Invitational Surf Contest

    17 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm
    The World Skin Cancer Foundation Brings World-Class Surfers and Skateboarders to Cocoa Beach In Order to Help Raise Skin Cancer Awareness The World Skin Cancer Foundation, Ocean Potion Sun Care Products, and Bright House Networks is preparing for its 4th Annual Fall Classic.  The Fall Classic begins with the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) National Surfing Championships.  This two-day event takes place October 31st and November 1st all day behind Coconuts on Beach in Cocoa Beach, ...

  • News from Hawaii

    22 Sep 2009 | 5:00 pm
    Fall has come, and the swells are coming along with it.  We have had two good swells on the North Shore; one at advisory level (15 feet) and one just below it.  You may have seen pictures of Kelly on the first, smaller swell.  Thursday night the swell is expected to come up to above the advisory level, almost to the warning level for the first real winter swell.  You can feel the excitement building! The first big swell of the year is a little dangerous for two ...

  • 17th Annual Doctors Lawyers Weekend Warriors Surf Festival

    14 Sep 2009 | 5:00 pm
    The 17th Annual Doctors Lawyers Weekend Warriors Surf Festival will be held at Sebastian Inlet on Friday and Saturday, September 18th and 19th, 2009. The annual festival benefits children’s charities in Brevard County. This year, the festival’s prime beneficiary is the Boys and Girls Clubs of Brevard. On Friday, September 18th, Bill McMillan (contest director) will have the “practice heats” available, a rare opportunity to surf 1st Peak with just a few friends. The ...
 
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    Stand Up Paddle Surfing in Hawaii

  • STAND UP For Womens Health and Fitness at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Beach Hawaii January 9 2010

    davi
    5 Nov 2009 | 1:30 am
    [ January 9, 2010; 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Come Celebrate Women's Health and Fitness on the beauitful island of Maui! Event: "STAND UP For Women's Health & Fitness" at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Beach on the beautiful Island of Maui. Location: Wailea Beach, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea , Hawaii Date: January 9, 2010 Time: 8am -2pm Come join the Aloha and learn how [...]

  • 2009 Coast Guard Race Recap by Robert Stehlik

    davi
    5 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am
    Congratulations to Robert Stehlik for winning the 2009 Fallen Guardians Memorial Race. Here’s a race recap he wrote on his blog: The Fallen Guardian Memorial race was held on Sunday Nov. 1st 2009. The race was open to all kinds of watercraft, check out the traffic jam at the finish.   It was all for a good cause [...]

  • C4 Waterman SUP Demo Day at REI Video

    evan
    4 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm
    I know this is a promotional video but it does a great job at showing how excited people get when they first SUP and how accessible this sport is becoming. This is one of the best promotional videos I’ve seen so far. This was shot in Seattle, Washington. (click thumbnail to launch video)

  • 2009 Fallen Guardians Memorial Race SUP Results

    davi
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:30 pm
    Here are the results for the Stand Up Paddle division of the Fallen Guardians Memorial Race held last Sunday, November 1, 2009.   FALLEN GUARDIANS MEMORIAL RACE HAWAII KAI TO MAGIC ISLAND NOVEMBER 1, 2009 ********** STAND-UP OVERALL RESULTS *********** Place No. First Name Last Name Team NameDiv Time 1 238 Robert Stehlik Male 1-49 Standup 1:48:35 2 83 Jeffery Chang M-SR.Master 50-99 Standup 1:52:02 3 231 Darin Kohara Male 1-49 Standup 2:00:47 4 190 Bodo Van Der Leeden M-SR.Master [...]

  • 2009 Battle of the Paddle SUP Race

    evan
    3 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    I was fortunate to be able to attend this year’s Battle of the Paddle, not as a racer but as a spectator. The thought of cold water, unfamiliar territory, logistics of equipment, etc didn’t make me want to race. I had a great time shooting pics and video and got a chance to [...]
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  • Coming and Going

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:30 pm
    SunUp SunDown Another day on the books. My new office on PCH lends me this view every night on the way home.  And, of course I usually tend to get the sunrises too.  Maybe we'll see some surf pics this weekend.

  • SSSssshhhhhhhhh

    5 Nov 2009 | 5:33 am
    She's taking alittle nap right now.

  • The Lull'inator

    3 Nov 2009 | 3:54 am
    You could have driven through the lot, and been thrown by the lulls in between sets yesterday.  But for those with the patience, it kinda paid off.  Steve Farwell showing that he can still park it on the nose. Bad credit? Check my repair blog.

  • Daily Data Series Part 2

    2 Nov 2009 | 5:47 am
    Ok, so you've visited the current wind data site, and need to know what the swell is doing.  I next move over to the NDBC site to see what's in the water. Select the buoy closest to your home break, or where you might be traveling that day.  If you're in North OC, you will want to look at a couple different buoys this time of the year as we are in combo season. This is the data that I typically pay attention to.  Wave height, dominant period, and direction are key ingredients to understanding what's going on in real time.  Water temp, always good to keep an eye on…

  • Halloween In Newport

    31 Oct 2009 | 2:21 pm
    Good sized turnout for this years' Blackies Halloween Costume gathering.
 
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  • Book recommendation: Operation Top SecretOperation Top Secret

    The Barrister Blog
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:15 am
    Looking forward to the new book by Agent Zigzag author Ben McIntyre. It's called 'Operation Top Secret' and is another true tale from the Second World War and according to the author's video promises even greater tales of adventure and derring-do. It's out on 15 January 2010 and can be pre-ordered at amazon.

  • Surf Museum heads to Saunton Sands

    The Barrister Blog
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:51 am
    The Museum of British Surfing is in talks with the owners of one of North Devon’s best beaches about creating a permanent home for the collection close to the surf. If all goes to plan a new sustainable ‘eco building’ will take shape at Saunton Sands, one of the country’s most popular surf spots. “It has always been my dream to have the surf museum down on the beach – it’s the natural home for it,” said founder Pete Robinson, who lives in Braunton. “Saunton is a fantastic surfing break and is probably the most accessible in the North Devon area so it is a perfect fit for…

  • Book recommendation: QFinance: The Ultimate Resource

    The Barrister Blog
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:02 am
    QFinance: TheUltimate Resource has just been published by Bloomsbury and it's tagline is certainly no under-statement. The enormous tome comes in at over 2,000 pages and looks set to become an essential source of reference for those people working in finance as well as being a fascinating source of information for others who have an interesting in economics more generally. It has contributions from some 300 of the world's leading financial practitioners, visionaries, writers and educators on contemporary financial issues which couldn't be more relevant in the current climate. It also contains…

  • Peter Finch's Oscar-winning performance in 'Network'

    The Barrister Blog
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:33 am

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    The Barrister Blog
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:23 am
    The picture is copyright www.susannastanford.com.
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  • Mavericks big wave contest waiting period begins

    Pulse
    4 Nov 2009 | 12:39 am
    The waiting period for the 2009/2010 Mavericks Surf Contest® presented by Sony Ericsson has officially begun. On a picture perfect Friday afternoon, more than two-dozen of the best big-wave surfers from around the world, along with family members, friends, and members of the media gathered on the beach at Pillar Point to celebrate the opening of the new 2009/2010 Contest season.The only big-wave paddle-in contest on the mainland, the waiting period for this year’s Mavericks Surf Contest® will last from November 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010. During this window, the 24 invitees will wait for…

  • Album review: Primal Sky: Tim Smith

    Pulse
    3 Nov 2009 | 12:44 am
    Theres a buzz in the US surf world centred around a new CD/album, by Tim Smith, called "Primal Sky, Caballero Del Mar". The word has been triggered by a number of tracks being used in surf movies, most notably "A fist full of barrels", (which first exposed the Mexican "Rincon" to the world). So we were stoked to receive a review copy of the album from Tim.Whenever anyone listens to a new track or piece of music they instinctively, knowingly or sub conciously pigeon-hole it into a genre, especially surf music, however even after a few listens this album for me, defied definition, which…

  • Minor Disruption: UK Juniors live webcast surf comp

    Pulse
    2 Nov 2009 | 6:56 am
    For the first time ever a UK junior contest will be streamed live online. You can watch the event at www.tiger24.com on the 7th and 8th of November 2009. The contest will run using ASP format with prizes aimed at developing the surfers’ careers. It’s also an opportunity to offer surfing to a much wider audience which. To be part of it you don’t have to be on the beach, you can be anywhere in the world - just log on and take a look.

  • How valuable is your wave?

    Pulse
    30 Oct 2009 | 2:37 am
    Businesses close to famous surf spots know it, surfers know it but it seems the fact that a wave can create, boost or regenerate a local economy is lost on everyone else (look at what happened to Mundaka as a case in point). So Save the Waves have done a "Surfomomics" study of Mavericks to find out the economic benefits to Half Moon bay by having a famous wave on their doorstep:" Save The Waves Coalition announced the preliminary results from its second 'Surfonomics' study, a measure of the economic value of the world-famous big-wave break at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, California. The study…

  • Nelscott reef big wave event goes off

    Pulse
    29 Oct 2009 | 3:54 am
    Nelscott reef, 1km offshore from Lincoln City, Oregon scored an epic glassy 30 ft swell last thursday. Andrew "Cotty" Cotton from Devon was representing the UK...Paddle in results:Results1st Anthony Tashnick-California2nd Kealii Mamala-Hawaii3rd Chris Bertish- South Africa4th Travis Payne-Oregon5th Greg Long-California6th Gary Linden-California7th Mark Visser-Australia8th Shane Desmond-California9th Mike Parsons-California
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    6 Nov 2009 | 1:24 am
    back in the day, before the crowdsLocation: Santa Barbara, United States of America

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    Location: Asturias, Spain
 
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  • Wood Fins on Fish

    Surfy Surfy!
    7 Nov 2009 | 12:01 am
    Quad or twin keel?Bamboo or marine ply?Glass-ons or fin system?It's good to be a surfer in the era of choice.Surfy Surfy online store

  • Surfy Surfy Surf Shop Facade Work

    Surfy Surfy!
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:42 pm
    George the Viking doing his thing, getting ready to install our new windows and front door.Surfy Surfy online store

  • A Plethora of Radness

    Surfy Surfy!
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pm
    Featuring surfboards by Dick Brewer, Terry Martin and Daniel Tomson and other super rad shapers.Surfy Surfy online store

  • GH mini-shred pod

    Surfy Surfy!
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    It's 5'6" long! It's 19 3/4" wide! It's 2 3/8" thick! It's ready to shred!Surfy Surfy online store

  • The Radical Tails of Tomo

    Surfy Surfy!
    4 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Daniel Thomson drops in from the future every once and awhile to give us shaped blanks. Check out his trip at www.dantomo.comIf you want to order a custom Tomo while he is here send me an email.Surfy Surfy online store
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  • Know your Limits

    The Surfboard Man
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:49 pm
    Every year hundreds of beach goers and surfers go into surf conditions which are past their limits and boundaries. This puts lifeguard’s and their lives at risk. I have seen this countless times before and I cringe every time I know that someone is going to be a rescuer for a lifeguard. An example of this is when California gets a strong south swell. The swell usually brings long lulls in between sets. This is when inexperienced get in trouble. They often are in the impact zone right when a big set comes. Knowing your limits is essential to your well being and safety. It is not right to…

  • Staying warm when surfing in the winter

    The Surfboard Man
    4 Nov 2009 | 4:33 pm
    Surfing in the winter can be a test of a surfers dedication to the sport and tolerance of cold water. It is not pleasant and sometimes down right extreme. Sometimes winter rewards surfers with great waves and other times there are no waves. There are many tricks and tips to staying warm and avoid hypothermia. Some of these tips are expensive such as an expensive and thick heated wetsuit. However, my favorite and free trick is “Stay Active – Stay Warm” By staying active you will stay warmer. So when it is cold stay active by catching a lot of waves or moving around the line-up. Staying…

  • Hippyos Clothing

    The Surfboard Man
    30 Oct 2009 | 2:47 pm
    If you want to talk about an innovative surf clothing company than talk about Hippyos Apparel. If you want to talk about stylish clothing, hand crafted and reasonably priced than you should talk about Hippyos Apparel. When I think about Hippyos Clothing one word comes to mind – Original. I stumbled upon Hippyos Apparel a few years ago and have loved there products and how each item was hand crafted. Hippyos Apparel has dedicated their whole company to making hand crafted beanies with the surf culture in mind. Each hand crafted Hippyos Apparel beanie sells for $14.99 with free shipping.

  • Ron Jon Surf Shop

    The Surfboard Man
    24 Oct 2009 | 5:25 am
    What was purposed a few years ago was a Florida’s surfers dream come true. It was also every other surfers dream coming true. A state of the art surf park with two sperate wave pools. The facility would feature kiosks to try out new surfboards and other surfing items including fins, wax and leashes. This would be one of the first large scale facilities dedicated completely to surfing. Every surfer was on the edge of there seat with every announcement and report from the investors who were continuing to refine and build the arena. But these days you hear nothing about the advances or a…

  • Catching Steep Waves

    The Surfboard Man
    18 Oct 2009 | 11:01 am
    One of the most difficult things to make yourself do is to catch steep and fast waves. They are hard to catch because you have to catch them in such a cruical spot on the wave. You have to commit to going otherwise you can catch the wave even if you stop paddling and then get sucked over the falls.When catching steep waves you want to catch the wave near the bottom, rather than near the top. Take at least 3 extra strokes to make sure you catch the wave. It won’t hurt you to do it and it will make the takeoff a lot eaiser. Also angle your board slightly towards the shoulder so you do not…
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  • Flip the Bird Friday!

    Who's Your Daddy
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:06 am
    Photo Joe Ewing

  • Bungie "Surfing"

    Who's Your Daddy
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:41 am
    Posted on the surfermag BB the other day with the title "How To Tell If You're Gay". Excellent synopsis.

  • Another Celebrity Janitor

    Who's Your Daddy
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:03 am
    It's truly an epidemic.Photo submitted by reader Alan, source unknown.

  • Indo Water Patrol

    Who's Your Daddy
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:34 am
    ...didn't quite time that set correctly. Phot sent in by reader Diro, photographer unknown.

  • Put Your Legs In The Air...

    Who's Your Daddy
    2 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    ...and wave 'em like you just don't care. Photo sent in by surfsis, found here.
 
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  • Surf Lesson Guide: Longboard Surfing and its Evolution

    4 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am
    Surf Lesson Guide: Longboard Surfing and its Evolution >> Posted By Surflesson 3 hours, 52 minutes ago in Sports Another Surf Lesson tip from SurfNotWork.

  • PLA Pro Champs ready to Crown 2010 PLA Champion..

    3 Nov 2009 | 2:27 am
    PLA prepare for PLA Pro Championships, Ready to Crown 2010 PLA Champion Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 2 November, 2009 : - - The Professional Longboard Association which is currently in preparation for their Championship event, is set to crown its 2nd PLA Men's Champion and its 1st ever PLA Women's Champion.

  • Honolulu's Sallas captures world longboard tour finale in Maldives

    29 Oct 2009 | 7:27 pm
    Kai Sallas of Honolulu won the Oxbow ASP World Longboard Tour Maldives contest today.

  • Australian Longboard Magazine issue #66 hits stands

    14 Oct 2009 | 11:32 pm
    Harrison Roach, Oz titles, SUPs and more... Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 13 October, 2009 : - - ALB Issue #66 goes on sale this Wednesday, October 18, and contains great features ... like young Noosa standout Harrison Roach and friends surfing the Mentawai Islands, standup paddleboards ripping at a mystery northern bay, and our exclusive ...

  • Roll-up for longboard marathon

    6 Oct 2009 | 4:49 am
    LONGBOARD skateboarders are invited to join in a board run from Plymouth to Polperro to raise money for two charities.
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  • Search for Irish surfer off Thailand

    5 Nov 2009 | 6:13 am
    Search for Irish surfer off ThailandSASJKIA OTTOA Irish Timessearch is continuing for an Irishman who went missing while surfing off the coast of Thailand earlier this week.Michael O’Brien (24) from Templeogue in Dublin has not been seen since Tuesday when he went surfing around Koh Pahngan island.A spokesman for the Department of Foreign Affairs said: "The department has been providing consular assistance through our consulate in Bangkok and their embassy in Malaysia to his family."Efforts to locate Mr O'Brien are continuing and to our knowledge no body has yet been…

  • Top Seeds Dominate Round 1 of the Movistar Peru Classic pres. by Rip Curl

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:08 am
    Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip CurlStop No. 5 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World TourLobitos, Piura/PeruNovember 3 – 8, 2009Top Seeds Dominate Round 1 of the Movistar Peru Classic pres. by Rip CurlPictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion and two-time defending event winner, was the high-scorer today as the Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl completed Round 1 of competition. Credit: © ASP/ CI/ CESTARI via GETTY IMAGESLOBITOS, Piura/Peru (Thursday, November 5, 2009) – Round 1 of the Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl…

  • LOCAL CANADIAN WILDCARD PETER DEVRIES WINS THE INAUGURAL O’NEILL COLD WATER CLASSIC CANADA

    1 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am
    LOCAL CANADIAN WILDCARD PETER DEVRIES WINS THE INAUGURAL O’NEILL COLD WATER CLASSIC CANADATHE MOST NORTHERN, THE MOST SOUTHERN, THE WILDEST, THE COLDEST & THE MOST CLASSIC SURF CONTEST ON THE PLANETVancouver Island, Canada, October 31, 2009Local Canadian wildcard Peter Devries won the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada in an energy fuelled final – both in the water and out – against World Tour surfer Jay Thompson in what was a fairytale ending to a week on the wild edges of Canada in Tofino on Vancouver Island.

  • Mavericks Ready to Open the 2009/2010 Big Wave Season in November

    1 Nov 2009 | 6:45 am
    2009/2010 WAITING PERIOD SET TO OPEN NOVEMBER 1st, 2009 June 23, 2009Mavericks Ready to Open the 2009/2010 Big Wave Season in NovemberEarliest Contest Season Opening Ever, Preceded by FUEL TV Program and Mavericks Live Tour™ Presented By Sony Ericsson Concert SeriesMavericks today announced that the official waiting period for The 2009/2010 Mavericks Surf Contest® Presented By Sony Ericsson will open on November 1, 2009. Mavericks CEO Keir J. Beadling summed up the excitement, saying, “We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s big-wave contest season will begin earlier than ever…

  • Coco Ho Claims First ASP Dream Tour Victory at Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search

    29 Oct 2009 | 7:20 am
    Rip Curl Women’s Pro SearchStop No. 4 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World TourRip Curl Pro SearchStop No. 9 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World TourPeniche, PortugalOctober 19 – October 30, 2009 Coco Ho Claims First ASP Dream Tour Victory at Rip Curl Women’s Pro SearchPictured: Coco Ho (HAW), 18, claimed her inaugural ASP Women’s World Tour victory today, defeating Chelsea Hedges (AUS), 26, to take the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search.Credit: © ASP/ CI/ CESTARI via GETTY IMAGESBELGAS, Peniche/Portugal (Thursday, October 29, 2009) – Coco Ho (HAW), 18, 2009 ASP Dream Tour rookie, collected her…
 
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  • Mick Fanning at Peniche Supertubos

    Surf Music
    21 Oct 2009 | 6:18 am
    The Australian Mick Fanning, former world champion and current number one screams off the bottom and sizes up the section ahead of him. In Supertubos the Rip Curl Search is on hold, because off the massive swell that hit Peniche, the biggest surf in a decade! But the guys are having fun!! Photo: Rip Curl Live

  • The Avengers VI - Real Cool Hits

    Surf Music
    6 Oct 2009 | 9:33 am
    The Avengers VI may seem like another one of those rock & roll discoveries of the 1960s, endlessly fascinating to the mavens of surf music but easily overlooked by most listeners, but the answer is no… These guys were not only good, they were superb, and all the more remarkable for a band whose median age was around 16! This legendary surf album has originally recorded in 1966 and is one of the finest instrumental albums ever recorded. The original vinyl is a collectible and is worth a couple of hundred dollars but the real value is the music. The album consists of cover and…

  • Surfing Sydney in a different angle

    Surf Music
    1 Oct 2009 | 9:31 am
    Just another day at the office? Richard Vaculick clocks in, Ours in Sydney, Australia Photo: Spencer Hornby/Stryker

  • Real Indonesia Surfer

    Surf Music
    27 Sep 2009 | 9:28 am
    What a great day! Yudi Andika, along with his family and a few friends, narrowly outran the Dec 26th 2004 tsunami when it decimated his village in Aceh, Indonesia. They lost loved ones and possessions, but life just had to roll on. Here’s Yudi, living it to the full at home. Photo: Stephen Jones

  • Felipe Dantas surfing Lagundri Bay - Indonesia

    Surf Music
    21 Sep 2009 | 9:25 am
    Felipe Dantas, all the way from Brasil, savours the taste of a Lagundri Bay smoothy. Nias, Indonesia. Photo: John Callahan / tropicalpix Everyone knows that the waves in Indonesia are superb. To get away from the crowded Bali waves and heading for a more exotic experience, try to go to Nias Island, where you’ll find Lagundri Bay. The accommodation is simple but comfortable, the food is excellent and the local people are warm and friendly! The waves here are guaranteed to be uncrowded (or less crowded!).
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  • Shark Attack in Santa Cruz on Thursday, November 5, 2009

    matt
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:17 am
    SurfPulse just received a report from the Shark Research Committee of a shark attack in Santa Cruz on Thurs., Nov. 5: On November 5, 2009 Eric Geiselman was surfing at Lagunas, just north of Santa Cruz. The following report was posted on the website Super Spectacular Adventures by Geiselman: “I don’t even know how to describe it. Everything happened so quickly! I was surfing with my brother Evan and Taylor Brothers at this wave called Lagoonas. The waves were sh..ty and it was raining. I wasn’t even that motivated to go out. Evan and Taylor were in typical ‘grom’ mode…

  • Friday, 11/06/09 at 7:43AM PST

    travis
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:52 am
    On tap this morning we have overcast skies, a slight breeze out of the South with head high to an occasional set in the 1.5X’s overhead range. The ocean is looking relatively smooth with just a touch of the warbled thing going on, but things are looking fairly clean overall. Both the waves and the paddle are definitely looking a bit on the punishing side of the spectrum with rather stacked up, closed out walls of water rolling in with an occasional fast, head high or so shoulder to snag from time to time. Overall, it’s another one of those right place, right time type of mornings…

  • Thursday, 11/05/09 at 6:53AM PST

    travis
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:59 am
    Greeting us on this fine morning are overcast skies, just a slight but steady breeze out of the South with sort of Southeast flavor at times. The ocean is smooth with just a touch of texture with sort of Spring like, warbled surf breaking away. At the moment the surf looks to be in the shoulder high range with an occasional head high set sneaking through from time to time. Unfortunately though,  it appears the surf spent a little too much time at the Riptide last night and has the uneasy, warbled, shimmy dance look going on as the surf staggers its way towards shore. On occasion, a fast…

  • Wednesday, 11/04/09 at 6:28AM PST

    travis
    4 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am
    Greeting us on this fine morning is a moderate breeze out of the south, some sun with fog threatening to shut it down as we speak. The ocean has a bit of the texture thing going on with waves in the shoulder to an occasional head high set breaking away this morning. Unfortunately the fun under the sun of the previous couple days are gone and back are the crumbling, sectioned, walled up conditions of October. The air is definitely a little on the cold side this morning and the surf is just not looking inspiring at the moment. If you’re desperate and sick of your buddies talking about the…

  • The Real NorCal Locals: Great Whites

    matt
    4 Nov 2009 | 6:32 am
    Fascinating new research has been published about the great white sharks that live in northern California coastal waters, but also migrate to Hawaii for half the year. Scientists theorize that the great whites that live in this area are a distinct breed that do not mingle with great whites from other areas, including SoCal. For more information, read the article at SFGate.com.
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  • Fuel Filters and some other stuff

    19 Oct 2009 | 11:13 am
    This weekend went well with only a few mishaps. I intended on doing some regular maintenance tasks on the engine, which got put on hold for two months thanks to the impeller issue. But now that it is running correctly it is time for oil change, oil filter change, and both fuel filters changed. I also was able to repair the Whale Gusher bilge pump with a rebuild kit, so it needed to be reinstalled in the cockpit. I started with the oil change, figuring it to be an easy job to start the day. I was immediately stopped in my tracks because my oil change pump wasn't working correctly. It is a…

  • "Confessions of a Long-Distance sailor" by Paul Lutus

    8 Oct 2009 | 1:12 pm
    I just finished reading "Confessions of a Long-Distance sailor" by Paul Lutus. He has the entire book online, for free at his website here: http://www.arachnoid.com/sailbook/index.htmlI highly recommend the book. It chronicles his 3-year solo journey around the world in the late 80's. Here are some comments from the site: [ in a review of "Maiden Voyage" by Tania Aebi posted at amazon.com ] I would recommend "Confessions of a Long Distance Sailor" by Paul Lutus instead of this book. It's written far better, has just as many aventures, is far more education in a worldly and sailing sense, and…

  • SUCCESS!

    5 Oct 2009 | 7:53 am
    As I mentioned in my last post, I was ready to call the mechanic to fix the engine. However, this past weekend my I was finally able to get my Dad out there to see if he could offer some new insight into the problem. I also brought out my friend Jeff who had come out a few weeks previously and started tackling the problem of getting the depth sounder and other instruments working by replacing corroded electrical connections. So before the mechanic was called, I wanted to see how this weekend worked out. I also had purchased a Rule-A-Matic 750 Automatic bilge pump to install in case we…

  • I suck at this

    23 Sep 2009 | 7:08 am
    Well last weekend I did as I normally seem to do...accomplish nothing. I tried my hardest to get the impeller out of the engines raw water pump to no avail. The thing is stuck in there hard and much blood, sweat and curse words were spilled trying to get it out. I even purchased one of these impeller removal tools:It is meant to easily remove impellers in tight and cramped spaces. Turns out, my space is extra tight and extra cramped...too much for even the tool. The bolt going down the center of the tool woul'dnt fit in the space I had to work with, but I was able to remove it and try to pull…

  • Weekend plan

    16 Sep 2009 | 10:40 am
    I go back to the boat this weekend to tackle these problems that have me stressed out way too much for someone my age. My mind cannot stay off the problems, and they aren't easy to let go of because I'm the one that needs to figure out the solution. My plan for the weekend....ENGINE PROBLEM (raw water pump isn't working):PRAY that the shaft is spinning on the engine raw water pump. The impeller may have just come loose from its hub, but the shaft could still be spinning. I checked the impeller but left the rubber cap on the hub, so I don't know. If it is spinning....Use the newly purchased…
 
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  • Raph Bruhwiler Surfs with Olympic Flame

    admin
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:42 am
    It was Devries who was getting most of the media attention last week, but it was local legend Raph Bruhwiler who got the first call to take the Olympic flame out into the lineup. View the complete article on Surfer Magazine

  • Looking Back on the Dawn of SurferMag.com

    admin
    5 Nov 2009 | 1:42 am
    Back in October of 1994, I somehow managed to convince the powers that were at SURFER that a hungry freelancer from a rosy-necked Bible Belt backwater along the South Carolina coast was somehow qualified to move out to California to launch a website for “The Bible of the Sport.” View the complete article on Surfer Magazine

  • Liz Clark in the South Pacific

    admin
    5 Nov 2009 | 1:42 am
    At 29, Liz Clark bubbles with youth. She is surfing, fishing, sailing, and free-diving most everyday, greeting everyone with a smile and girlish warmth. But having overcome calamities at sea that would make the saltiest old cur weep, she also carries a quiet strength. View the complete article on Surfer Magazine

  • Local Boy Peter Devries Wins O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada

    admin
    3 Nov 2009 | 10:40 pm
    Hometown hero, Peter Devries, had just pulled off the unthinkable and won the inaugural 6-star O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada in his backyard, besting Aussie Jay Thompson in the process. View the complete article on Surfer Magazine

  • 2009 Xcel Pro: Day 1

    admin
    2 Nov 2009 | 7:22 pm
    An exciting Day 1 has completed at the 2009 Xcel Pro Presented by Honolua, with key contenders Pancho Sullivan, Joel Centeio, and Andy Irons all advancing to meet each other in the same Round of 32 heat. View the complete article on Surfer Magazine
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  • Team Rider: Nicaela Moskos

    kacees
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:53 pm
    Meet one of the newest Team Riders for KD’s Surf Team, Nicaela Moskos!!! You might already know her from surfing at San-O or working at OluKai… but if not, come n’ get to know the wonderful Nicaela for the first time! My name is Nicaela Moskos, I’m 26 and reside in San Clemente, California. Learned how to surf at the age of 17 at San-O and have been living and dreaming surfing since. A friend of mine taught me to surf as far South of San-O as you can go to ensure I wasn’t getting in the way of any surfers that could surf. Definitely took me a few years to get the arm…

  • Über Nice Thursdays: Quik Hats

    kacees
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:40 am
    Today we’re feeling extra nice n’ wanna give you guys some free stuff! We currently have a plethora of rad Quiksilver hats (donated to us from your lovely friends over at Quik, thank you) We decided to go with a great idea from our friend Apryl, “Send in your thoughtful comments on what your favorite surf-related charity is?!” Let’s branch out from our awesome favorites (Surfrider, SurfAid) and here about some other charities that might not have a lot of publicity. So there you have it, first ten people to do so get a random Quiksilver hat! Free shipping to U.S.

  • Outtakes from Way of the Ocean

    kacees
    4 Nov 2009 | 10:27 am
    About the Film: The film is a definitive look at wave riding in the current state of our worlds oceans. Follow the worlds best surfers around the globe exploring all the natural wonders of our precious oceans. The salt water provides life and energy on a daily basis and the time to restore and preserve our oceans is now. Way of the Ocean stars Josh Kerr, Asher Pacey, Kelly Slater, CJ Hobgood, Ry Craike, Dane Reynolds, Craig Anderson and Adam Robertson. Coming in 2010… Here’s some unused footage from the upcoming surf film, Way of the Ocean starring Josh Kerr, check it out! WAY OF THE…

  • Our Inspiration: Buffalo Exchange

    kacees
    3 Nov 2009 | 3:34 pm
    What’s great about the Buffalo Exchange is that they sell and buy used clothes. I am an avid thrift store shopper and love supporting stores like this. However, I am also very passionate about buying new clothes (hence why I’m working for a company that gives me a discount on new clothes)… so it’s a constant toss up for me on which I love more, the used or new clothes. Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of Navajo, Ethnic, and Tribal prints. They started out this summer on a lot of tank tops n’ skirts (during the time when there were a lot of Music Festivals…

  • Team Rider: Stephanie Vigiano

    kacees
    3 Nov 2009 | 2:17 pm
    Meet one of the newest members to the Killer Dana Surf Team, Stephanie Vigiano! You might have recently seen her dominating the Halloween scene and winning first place in a costume contest as Storm, from American Gladiators! This talented surfer first hit the waves at age 3, when her dad pushed her into a wave just over ankle high on a mini yellow boogie board. Her mom came running towards her from the beach as she saw her 3 year old girl sprawled out on the beach, crying, with hair in her eyes, and sand in her mouth. “Are you ok hunny?! Do you need to get out?!” “No, no,…
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  • TOMS Shoes: Great Surf Shoes for Surfers

    Tim
    4 Nov 2009 | 12:37 pm
    I was introduced to TOMS Shoes about a year ago and was very impressed by what they are doing. Blake Mycoskie founded the company in 2006 after traveling in Argentina and noticing all of the children who had no shoes. He wanted to help out, and TOMS Shoes was the outcome. For every pair you [...]

  • The Carveboard, A Solution For Flat Days

    Pike
    2 Nov 2009 | 10:46 am
    When you are stuck at home and the waves are flat, what do you do? Carveboard USA has a solution. Carveboards are like a longboard skateboard, but give you a lot more of that surfing feel on land than a longboard ever will. Carveboards are 43 inches long and 11.5 inches wide. What makes them [...]

  • Session Saver: The Quickest Quick Fix Available

    Chris
    30 Oct 2009 | 10:00 am
    A while back Tim wrote a post on some surfboard ding repair products that I feel do an amazing job at fixing your surfboard between each session. These are products that you can literally put on your board and have a watertight fix in a matter of minutes, something all quick fix kits should have [...]

  • Julie Designs Surf Sock: The Stik Sock

    Tim
    28 Oct 2009 | 1:37 pm
    After Tyler wrote a post about using surf socks to protect your boards, I decided to take mine out from the closet and start using it again. I got one made by Julie Designs called the Stik Sock a few years ago and used it for a little while, but then started getting lazy. I [...]

  • Making Your Surf Session More Comfortable: Alternative Solutions to Beach Showers

    Chris
    26 Oct 2009 | 10:00 am
    Awhile back I was cruising along the North Shore of Hawaii on my way back from surfing and out of the corner of my eye I saw one of the coolest little beach showers I had ever seen. An older man was on the side of the road getting out from a session at V-land [...]
 
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  • Dane Reynolds Super Slow Motion Air

    Emlyn Stokes
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:46 pm
    Dane Reynolds was on location in Mexico with the Quiksilver crew this past season with Kelly Slater, Jeremy Flores, and Julian Wilson. Filmed by Curt Morgan on a Vision Research high speed camera. Surfline has the behind the scenes story narrated by photographer Aaron Chang.

  • Ripcurl Pro Search Portugal

    Emlyn Stokes
    27 Oct 2009 | 3:54 pm
    The WTC finally gets back into some meaty surf. Owen and Joel got the barrels of the day, Owen having to drop out of the contest, a burst eardrum after a heavy wipeout, but still won his heat. Check out the live webcast at live.ripcurl.com, 8AM Portugal time for the final day. We could be seeing Mick and Joel meeting up for the final.

  • Shaping by Ryan Struck

    Emlyn Stokes
    27 Oct 2009 | 2:29 pm
    New Jersey surf photographer, Ryan Struck, posted a few pictures of a shaping session going down and a new board being born. Check out the full gallery on his website as well as some of his other work.

  • Still Filthy – Billabong – Surf Movie Review

    Emlyn Stokes
    26 Oct 2009 | 8:01 pm
    Still Filthy Length: 48 minutes Coming a little late off the heels of Filthy Habits, the 1988 classic, Still Filthy is hyped up to be the answer to everything we’ve been missing in a classic action filled surf film. Winning best movie of the year before it was even released (judges got a private screening), watching the epic teaser trailer (see below), and seeing all the behind the scenes coverage, I had my hopes up. Did it live up to the hype? Kinda. My hopes had ultimately been set too high. The movie wasn’t everything I was looking for, but yet I keep coming back to watch it…

  • Nelscott Reef Big Wave Surf Contest

    Emlyn Stokes
    23 Oct 2009 | 10:59 am
    Video footage of the 2009 Nelscott Reef Big Wave Surf Contest. Adam Replogle won the tow portion for the 3rd year in a row.
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  • Terrifying Shark Attack in Santa Cruz on Thursday November 5th

    sharky
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:48 am
    On November 5, 2009 Eric Geiselman was surfing at Lagunas just North of Santa Cruz. The following report was posted on the web site Super Spectacular Adventuires by Geiselman; “I don't even know how to describe it. Everything happened so quickly! I was surfing with my brother Evan and Taylor Brothers at this wave called Lagoonas. The waves were sh..ty and it was raining. I wasn't even that motivated to go out. read more

  • Angry Guy has a protege?

    Sea-spout
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:26 am

  • Santa Cruz Surf forecast for November 6 through 8

    burro
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm
    Be careful out there. The challenge this weekend might be finding waves small enough! The Mavs crew will be out, and the tow teams will have a great time. Don't do anything beyond your ability, but have fun. Breaks tucked way inside the curve of the bay that are shadowed from the straight swell will likely be the best bets for the mortals among us. [by Dog Man]

  • The science behind a traditional surfboard

    burro
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:47 am
    So much of surf culture revolves around showing honor to surfing’s forefathers by riding their boards and practicing their way of riding waves. So many surfers use retro equipment from the 1940s to the 1970s, ascribing to this retrospective surf culture flashback. But all of these attempts of riding the boards of long ago have come second to the tradition of the alaia. It is not common knowledge among the surfing and non-surfing population, that the act of riding waves on an extraneous piece of equipment dates all the way back to 3,000 years ago on the Polynesian islands. read more

  • Bungee Surfing - Surfing the USA [video]

    chrispy
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am
    Bill Bryan and several other professional skimboarders come to Idaho to "Surf Idaho".
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