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  • Greg Noll Moons Crowd at Billabong XXL Awards

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    Spangler
    11 May 2012 | 11:24 am
    On stage at the Billabong XXL awards with two Playboy Playmates at his side, 75 yr old Greg Noll pulled down his pants. While Noll was presenting Garret McNamera with a $50,000 check for Biggest Wave of the Year, everyone enjoyed “Da Bull” retell his own quest for the world’s biggest waves in his signature black and white boardshort. He then alluded to the fact that his original short style was being copied by surf companies and poser brands. But, patenting black and white stripes would be harder than laying claim to boardshorts themselves, so he did what any pissed-off…

  • EPIC FAIL TIME: Wipeout of the Year Nominees, Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2012

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    7 May 2012 | 7:44 pm
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  • Slide Society: Jakey Bevan

    Liquid Salt | Surf Magazine
    The Editors
    15 May 2012 | 8:05 pm
    No caption necessary. (via The Critical Slide Society)

  • Liberia Becomes The 71st Nation To Join The ISA

    Transworld Surf » | Transworld Surf
    Justin Cote
    15 May 2012 | 6:32 pm
    Liberia becomes the ninth ISA member nation from the African continent

  • Totally Literate Jake Marshall

    SURFING Magazine
    SURFING Magazine
    15 May 2012 | 1:19 pm
    In an effort to promote reading, Source Interlink, Wenner Media and youth surf-star, Jake Marshall have joined forces to promote the “Read to Lead” movement. Together, the team has developed a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness for youth literacy – teaching young adults that reading is a window into other worlds. As Jake Marshall says, “Let’s face it, if we’re going to be running this world some day, it might help to better understand it.” Watch the official Read to Lead video below and visit www.ReadToLeadToday.org to learn more.
 
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  • Slide Society: Jakey Bevan

    The Editors
    15 May 2012 | 8:05 pm
    No caption necessary. (via The Critical Slide Society)

  • Jon Wegener Surfboards

    Glenn Sakamoto
    14 May 2012 | 6:54 pm
    Jon Wegener in his shaping room creating another all-wood alaia surfboard. To learn more about Jon and Wegener Surfboards, click here.

  • Mike Purpus: Free and Easy

    The Editors
    14 May 2012 | 5:56 pm
    Relive the ‘70s! Come support a good cause and join legendary surf star Mike Purpus host “Free and Easy,” this Friday, May 18th, at Redondo Union High School. Proceeds go to Coachart and The Jimmy Miller Foundation. Doors open at 6:30. Presale tickets at local South Bay surf shops for $5 and $7 at the [...]

  • Wesley x Swanson

    The Editors
    10 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Springtime fun with Shaper John Wesley by Alex Swanson.

  • Knost x Peterson

    The Editors
    9 May 2012 | 6:42 pm
    Alex Knost down the line. Photo by Dane Peterson, 2011.
 
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    Swell Blog

  • Greg Noll Moons Crowd at Billabong XXL Awards

    Spangler
    11 May 2012 | 11:24 am
    On stage at the Billabong XXL awards with two Playboy Playmates at his side, 75 yr old Greg Noll pulled down his pants. While Noll was presenting Garret McNamera with a $50,000 check for Biggest Wave of the Year, everyone enjoyed “Da Bull” retell his own quest for the world’s biggest waves in his signature black and white boardshort. He then alluded to the fact that his original short style was being copied by surf companies and poser brands. But, patenting black and white stripes would be harder than laying claim to boardshorts themselves, so he did what any pissed-off…

  • Kelly Slater Injures Foot -Drops Out of Billabong Rio Pro

    Spangler
    8 May 2012 | 5:33 pm
    While practicing for the third stop on the 2012 World Championship Tour, Kelly Slater’s right heel suffered a 1/2 inch deep cut from a coral reef. The world’s top ranked surfer then dropped out of the Billabong Rio Pro noting, “I can pull into the tube but that’s about it. I can’t turn with the stitches in my heel, and with the small waves (in Rio de Janeiro). It’s probably going to turn into an air contest.” The coral reef that punctured his right heel embedded small pieces, infecting the area and requiring additional procedures. Last week…

  • Behind the Scenes: Spring/Summer Catalog 2012

    Spangler
    7 May 2012 | 6:32 pm
    Photographer Art Brewer and SWELL models headed to the Surf and Sand Resort in Laguna Beach for the 2012 Spring/Summer catalog. Enjoy a behind the scenes look at the beautiful ladies and line-ups that were on tap for this season’s shoot

  • Featured Photographer: Jeff Hornbaker (Summer Catalog 2012)

    Spangler
    4 May 2012 | 6:45 pm
    SWELL UNVEILS THE SUMMER 2012 CATALOG FEATURING PHOTGRAPHY FROM SURFING VISIONARY JEFF HORNBAKER –Forefather of modern surf photography contributes museum quality imagery and interpretations to SWELL’s latest publication. San Clemente, CA – In an ongoing campaign to spotlight surfing’s best lensmen, SWELL partnered with Jeff Hornbaker, who focused this collaboration on the universal allure of the ocean. Jeff elaborates on each picture with the worldly accounts that inspired his subjects. He gives subscribers a departure from mainstream surfing with a more spiritual approach to…
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  • Totally Literate Jake Marshall

    SURFING Magazine
    15 May 2012 | 1:19 pm
    In an effort to promote reading, Source Interlink, Wenner Media and youth surf-star, Jake Marshall have joined forces to promote the “Read to Lead” movement. Together, the team has developed a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness for youth literacy – teaching young adults that reading is a window into other worlds. As Jake Marshall says, “Let’s face it, if we’re going to be running this world some day, it might help to better understand it.” Watch the official Read to Lead video below and visit www.ReadToLeadToday.org to learn more.

  • 2012 Swimsuit Issue on Location: Salton Sea

    SURFING Magazine
    15 May 2012 | 12:42 pm
    The 4th Dimension. Beauty is an Afterthought The year is 2025 and the salt of the desert fills the air

  • John John Florence // Lower Trestles // 5:57

    Jason Miller
    14 May 2012 | 5:11 pm
    A week spent in San Clemente during the Nike Lowers Pro looked just like this It’s these highlights that confirm John John is going to take over the world

  • Volcomania!

    SURFING Magazine
    14 May 2012 | 1:43 pm
    All photos by Tom Carey Balaram Stack was launching all over the place en route to a quarterfinal finish.Some serious WWF style wrestling was going down the entire event. Looks like this unlucky guy is about to get slammed. Tai Van Dyke wearing spandex for extra maneuverability in the ring.It’s hard to say what is going on in this photo, but it looks serious.The action was hot and heavy in the ring, especially after collisions like this.Chippa Wilson has one of the best air games on earth. But it wasn’t enough to beat local boy Daniel Shea in the Airshow final. Brazil's Santiago Muniz put…

  • Designer Nichole Carroll | Tyler Rose

    Bikini Bird
    14 May 2012 | 1:19 pm
    BB: Congrats on getting the cover of Surfing Swimsuit Issue!!What does that feel like? What does that mean as a swimwear designer? NC: Thank you. I’m so thrilled. It is such an honor to not only be on the cover but along side so many of the surfing industry’s greatest. I couldn’t be happier and the photo is gorgeous. Tristin Akahoshi along with her team did an AMAZING job on the Swimsuit Issue and I am very thankful. The recognition has been unbelievable and most of all it is such a great accomplishment for me personally along with Team TRS. BB: When did you first launch Tyler Rose and…
 
 
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  • Driftwood Collective's Board Recycling Project

    15 May 2012 | 8:03 pm
    Driftwood Collective has released it's third episode to give you ideas on how to recycle your old surfboards. Much to the benefit of the environment, many companies are taking steps to go green. That responsibility falls on surfers, too, as materials that have been used in the past to make surf planks are quite harmful to the environment. Recycling the old surf plank does take some muscle work, but the results are priceless. Check out video below by Driftwood..

  • Quarterfinals Set at Billabong Rio Pro

    15 May 2012 | 4:11 pm
    With tricky conditions and plenty of swell left at Barra Da Tijuaca, the Billabong Rio Pro saw some wild heats today as they ran Rounds 4 and 5 to set up the quarterfinals. The undisputed heat of the day came from two competitors who are familiar with nail-biting finishes-- Julian Wilson and John John Florence. Wilson started the heat with a brilliantly surfed left where threw his fins skyward three times for a 9.83, which he then backed up with a clean forehand tube, for a 7.17...

  • Billabong Pro Rio: Medina Loses in Round 2

    14 May 2012 | 4:48 pm
    After a handful of lay days in Rio de Janeiro, the world's best were called back into action for Round 2 of the Billabong Pro today. Sally Fitzgibbons beat Coco Ho to take the ladies event over the weekend. And a boost in swell has seen the primary venue of Barra Da Tijuaca come to life with some board-snapping peaks.The biggest heat of the day was arguably the first, where Brazilian phenom Gabriel Medina lost to fellow Brazilian youngster and event wildcard Peterson..

  • Nick Rozsa's Homegrown Retrospective

    14 May 2012 | 3:38 pm
    Chris Papaleo, captain of SaltyBeards and creator of the Homegrown series with Nick Rozsa, has just released a 10-minute mini-movie which features highlights of their journey, or as Chris puts it "moments from the homegrown project featuring some friends that were along for the ride." Cameos include Dillon Perillo, the Coffin brothers, Nathaniel Curran, Jeremy Ryan, and some guy named Kelly Slater.

  • Missing Mundaka

    11 May 2012 | 4:17 pm
    For 10 years the World Tour invaded the Basque fishing village in Northern Spain, Mundaka, to relish in the endless lefthand tubes that periodically march down the giant rivermouth sandbank. The event was cancelled in 2009 for financial and logistical reasons. But as you're about to see, the wave is still there, in all its glory. Here's footage from a recent swell that attracted some of Europe's finest tube-hunters:
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    About.com Surfing / Bodyboarding

  • McNamara makes it Official

    14 May 2012 | 2:31 pm
    Garrett McNamara has been steadily etching out a cool nook in the surfing world. First broken open by Laird Hamilton, a career as a big wave surfer is a relatively new concept. Ross Clarke-Jones and Cheynne Horan traveled for years during the 90's and challenged giant surf to the delight of surf fans but with very little financial sustainability....Read Full Post

  • Gabby Goes Gonzo in SoCal

    6 May 2012 | 10:35 am
    A very unlikely final in San Clemente at the Nike Pro. Ireland's Glenn Hall faced off against Brazilian Gabriel Medina. The match up is strange in a few ways. For one, Glenn Hall was a veritable unknown heading into  the event, but his surfing was powerful and consistent, reminiscent of a young Tommy Carroll with big carves off the lip  and deep gouging cutties. Although he came unglued in the final, there was no stopping the goofy footer from putting down all comers en route to a finals appearance. On the other end, there was Gabriel Medina who had rocketed into the spotlight last…

  • Surf History in Retrospect

    28 Apr 2012 | 3:33 pm
    As a young surfer, I spent all my time in the water focused on the here and now. Surfing's history meant nothing. It was all about the next wave and my next move. After all, surfing is a very transitory experience. The feeling is intense and unexpected and then it's gone, and we are left scrambling to replicate it. My mission was to dash the past and forge on to something new, neglecting the rich history of surfing and the insanely talented characters and athletes who made up the skeleton of a narrative in  which I am merely an insignificant ghost. Today, I have gained the patience to…

  • Surfing as Tragedy?

    22 Apr 2012 | 10:54 am
    Miki Dora was a surf maniac. He bled and breathed the lifestyle and pulled hijinks and hoodwinks along the way from SoCal to South Africa to France to New Zealand to Chile and beyond. No job and no responsibility from day one to his death bed and with surfing at the top of his to-do list, Miki Dora lived life close to the bone and left burnt bridges and a trail of fake checks and passports in his wake. The book: All for a Few Perfect Waves highlights the problematic nature of the surfing lifestyle just as Dora's life epitomizes a blend of the surfing dream and the surfing tragedy. What do…

  • The ASP goes to Korea

    15 Apr 2012 | 10:57 am
    Every sport goes through growing pains for sure. Surfing has had its share. Heck! Surfing was never supposed to be a sport, but from the world contests to the IPS to the ASP, surfing is getting its feet on the ground as a legitimate global sport. New communication and forecast technology make possible the feats of planning and broadcasting a surfing event held on an island in the middle of nowhere to Middle America and beyond....Read Full Post
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    Women's Surf Camp

  • One of the Yummiest Foods in the World

    Me-shell
    15 May 2012 | 9:56 am
    Coconuts are one of the yummiest foods in the world. You can buy boxed coconut water nowadays, but if you get the chance, treat yourself to the fresh water and soft spoon meat of a young coconut found in your health or local Asian market. The juice is packed with simple sugar, electrolytes, and minerals to replenish hydration levels in the body.  The key nutrients contained in coconut water include lauric acid, iron, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which helps make your skin look younger.  The soft, young coconut meat is full of healthy fats to moisturize your skin and help keep it…

  • 5 Healthier Food Alternatives

    Me-shell
    11 May 2012 | 9:55 am
    Yogurt:  Unfortunately, yogurt has two things that are not beneficial to health: dairy products and tons of sugar.  Dairy products can be loaded with hormones and antibiotics, while the sugar in most of these yogurt products are also joined by artificial colorings, artificial flavorings, and other chemicals. A better choice:  Coconut yogurt or chia seed pudding. Instant Oatmeal:  Instant oatmeal tends to be just as high in sugar as other cereals and may be contaminated with gluten during manufacturing. A better choice:  Try steel-cut oatmeal, or buckwheat granola. Fruit Juice:  Even…

  • Wellness Wednesday:: Stop, Drop, and Roll

    Me-shell
    9 May 2012 | 9:52 am
    Stop, drop and roll is a simple safety technique most of us were taught as children.  This method was taught to help you extinguish fire from your clothes or hair if you were in a fire situation.  Most of us, luckily, have not caught on fire!  However, many of us have fires in our lives.  Overbooked schedules, difficult relationships, or financial struggles may be just a few of your fires. Good news. Putting out fires in your life can be simple. The timeless safety technique stop, drop and roll still applies! Here’s how: Stop.  Slow down.  Unplug.  Take a break.  Get a fresh…

  • Why Eat More Veggies?

    Me-shell
    3 May 2012 | 9:54 am
    1.  Cancer Prevention:  Studies have shown a significant reduction in cancer risk among those who avoided meat.  Meat is devoid of fiber and other nutrients that have a protective effect. 2.  Lose Excess Weight and Keep it Off:  A high vegetarian diet low in fat and rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, accompanied with daily exercise, is the perfect formula for healthy weight loss. 3.  Slow the Aging Process:  Plant based diets are generally rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, which in turn strengthens the immune system and slows down…

  • Mondays Menu:: Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Vinaigrette

    Me-shell
    30 Apr 2012 | 9:45 am
    This slightly chunky raisin sauce dresses up the roasted cauliflower florets to help make your dinner not only simple, but delicious! Roasted Cauliflower: (Serves 4) 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets (1 1/2 lb.) 2 Tbs. olive oil 2 clove garlic, minced (2 tsp.) Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup raisins 3 Tbs. olive oil 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1. To make Roasted Cauliflower: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together cauliflower, oil, and garlic on large baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Spread cauliflower in single layer on baking sheet, and roast 20 to 25 minutes, or until florets…
 
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    Surfing in Costa Rica

  • Do you need another reason to live in Jaco?

    Editor
    24 Apr 2012 | 12:52 am
    Here is an article or blurb from the laura-chinchilla.com website talking about why expats are moving to Costa Rica in droves. This mass exodus is not limited to Costa Rica, most Central American states including Belize, Nicaragua, and Panama are seeing huge numbers of expats moving abroad to avoid the crushing economy and rampant regulation. [...] Related Posts So you want to live in Costa Rica live it up Attacks on Mumbai India and it’s after effects New Rules Limit Costa Rican Offshore Bank Operations

  • Add Jaco Segway tours to Stand Up Paddle surfing in Jaco

    Editor
    18 Nov 2011 | 5:31 pm
    For pura vida purists and locals here in Jaco Costa Rica, seeing someone ride a wave using a stand up paddle board and then a Segway PT gliding along the beach, they must be thinking they are in another world. Originally posted here: It is unlike anything you have ever seen before, Jaco Segway tours [...] Related Posts Stand up Paddle Surfing in Costa Rica? Is Playa Jaco Costa Rica Green? Professional Soccer is now in Jaco Beach – Jaco Rays Jaco Beach Art Festival 2011 is another hit!

  • Minister drops Jaco mayor’s wave during high tide

    Editor
    12 Aug 2011 | 2:10 pm
    Talk about dropping other surfers waves: the Costa Rica dropped on Mayor Marvin’s longest left in his life. He has been helping Jaco grow since 2006 and anyone who has visited here knows infrastructure keeps getting better and better. How can the Costa Rican government justify its actions when there are violent criminals on the [...] Related Posts High tide for the new wave of UK surfers WSG Opening draws huge crowd in Jaco Costa Rica High Season is a HIT! Pura Vida – Welcome to Surf in Jaco Costa Rica

  • US Army in Costa Rica

    Editor
    5 Jul 2011 | 1:17 pm
    There have been strong reactions these last few weeks after it was announced that The Congress was deciding upon the arrival of 46 US in Costa Rica. The authorization was given to 46 ships to  stay along the Costa Rican coast was given yesterday and they will keep on arriving until the 31st of December [...] Related Posts No related posts.

  • Shrimp Fishing and Permethrin?

    Editor
    5 Jul 2011 | 1:17 am
    What does Shrimp fishing and permethrin have to do with surfing? Well, nothing and everything. We surf in the ocean where the shrimp live. Many surfers here in Costa Rica have favorite surf spots that are located at the mouths of the many rivers that feed the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. In nature, Shrimp love [...] Related Posts Is Jaco Costa Rica Beach Water Clean? Interested in Sport Fishing when you surf in Jaco Jaco Costa Rica Fishing Report – June 2009 Places to surf in Jaco Costa Rica
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  • Brett Prinz Owner Of Crowd Control Surf Co

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    As a young punk growing up in Juno Beach, Fl. back in the 70’s, I Skated, Biked, and Surfed nearly every day. My BMX skills won me trophy’s and got me to semi-pro level at a young age, the skate scene that I participated in was super aggressive and made a mark in that sport as well. The heat always kept me in the salt water though. I must have surfed every board shape made. If I didn’t have one, my friends did. I started surfing in 1975, when singles were becoming twins and ...

  • The 29th annual Pineapple Contest

    8 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    The 29th annual Pineapple contest, a much loved tradition of Melbourne Beach’s Founder’s Day, did not disappoint. Curtis Byrd, who has been running this contest since its inception had the contest running like a well-oiled machine.  More than 80 competitors came out to compete in the full day event. While the waves were nothing to write home about (kind of small) they were adequate to provide fun and friendly competition.   It was definitely a day that you did not want ...

  • Jacksonville's Biggest Surf Event of The Year

    16 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    The 2012 TacoLu 29th Annual WaveMasters Surf Contest is just weeks away! The weather, waves, crowd, competition, and all the activity on the beach always results in a spectacular weekend of family fun for the 200-plus competitors and thousands of spectators. The Annual WaveMasters Contest attracts hundreds of Florida’s top Pro and amateur surfers, as well as many semi-retired local competitors, all vying for tons of fantastic prizes. Trained judges, an abundance of media coverage, ...

  • Easter Surf Fest in Cocoa Beach Florida

    11 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Over the Easter holiday weekend, April 6-8, Ron Jon Surf Shop hosted the 48th Annual Easter Surf Fest in Cocoa Beach.  The event was actually held at two different locations: Shepard Park for the Pro divisions and the Cocoa Beach Pier for the amateur divisions.   As usual, the spectator turnout for the event was outstanding, with surfing enthusiasts covering every square foot of beach at both sites.  Easter weekend is a popular time to vacation in Cocoa Beach, so the Surf Fest ...

  • 48th Annual Ron Jon Easter Surf Festival 2012 Cocoa Beach

    4 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    On April 6th – 8th, 2012 the 48th Ron Jon Easter Surfing Festival will be staged at the Cocoa Beach Pier and Shepard Park. Surfing Competitions will include events for Men, Women, Boys and Girls, from ages six to sixty. They have added a Men and Women’s Amateur Short board Division 25 to 45 years of age  and the Future 6 Vertical Skate board Challenge to the schedule as they continue to move towards an all board event. They will continue the exciting ...
 
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    Stand Up Paddle Surfing in Hawaii - StandUpPaddleSurf.net

  • Blue Planet’s free monthly SUP clinic video

    robert
    16 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Here is a short video of our SUP clinic on Saturday May 12th. The weather was beautiful with great conditions for trying the lineup of our demo fleet, including many of the new Blue Planet veneer models.(click thumbnail to launch video) Click here to download a PDF brochure of Blue Planet’s SUP boards Thanks to all participants [...]

  • CONNOR BAXTER WINS THE OLUKAI HO’OLAULE’A EVENT!!!!

    davi
    16 May 2012 | 2:30 am
    CONNOR BAXTER WINS THE OLUKAI HO’OLAULE’A EVENT!!!!SUP Magazine writes: “The sport’s Best showed up on Maui to compete as young phenom Connor Baxter took the men’s Elite title ahead of Australia’s Travis Grant, California’s Danny Ching, Hawaii’s Dave Kalama and Jamie Mitchell (Australia).”“At the pinnacle of standup is the downwind run, combining every skill in [...]

  • Hawaii SUP Stand Up Paddle Races for 2012

    evan
    15 May 2012 | 3:30 am
    Thanks to Jeff Chang at Wet Feet for compiling this list and sending it to us. Click here to view (link will open a new window with the full list of events) or Click here to download the PDF version

  • Werner Paddles Announces New Race Specific SUP

    davi
    12 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Werner Paddles Announces New Race Specific SUP Werner Paddles has developed the first Stand Up Paddle designed from the ground up specifically for training and racing. The Grand Prix utilizes Werner’s proprietary Performance Core technology to create the lightest weight SUP on the market. Paddlers can choose between three blade sizes allowing them to match their [...]

  • Travis Grant is FAST. Travis Grant is FIRST!

    davi
    10 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Travis Grant is Fast…Travis Grant is FIRST! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HONOLULU (May 9, 2012) – One year ago at the Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, Travis Grant (AUS) lined up for his first race under the C4 Waterman label. Beneath his feet was a brand new 12′6 custom race board shaped by Dave Parmenter. In his hands [...]
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    Daily Bread Surf Photo

  • A Frame Reef

    15 May 2012 | 4:04 pm
    I checked this spot on the way home and it was looking fun, little A-frames with make-able mini tubes.  Might have to surf this spot tomorrow.

  • Rare Treat

    14 May 2012 | 3:43 pm
    Glassy conditions come pretty rare on Maui's north side, and even though the surf was small it was a day to paddle. Not much on the radar swell wise, the changing swell seasons and direction looks to have us in it's grip.  Just praying for southern purple blobs on the radar.

  • Redemption

    10 May 2012 | 6:40 pm
      Drove 90 miles yesterday looking for a south swell that wasn't really there, from Dumps to Lahaina harbor. I think somehow I paid into some surf karma tank or something, because I was rewarded for my efforts today. Early morning buoy check was showing a new NNW peaking, so I loaded up the longboard, mid-length, and quadfish.  There was no way I was going to show up with the wrong vehicle today so I brought'm all. Tide was max hi at 6:30 am, around the time I paddled out, so I opted for the longboard.  3 others were already out (on longboards) so I figured it was a wise…

  • Tuesday Rounds

    8 May 2012 | 5:52 pm
    Made the rounds this morning early.  Surfed for a couple hours then went to check other spots for tomorrows session.  South pulsing, nothing big, but ride-able.

  • A Day At The Beach

    7 May 2012 | 12:18 am
    Kneepaddle on new LB 9' and 3.25" thick, given to me by my mechanic and friend Mel. Red Crested Cardinal, one of my favorite birds on Maui. The right, just down the beach. Moved on for the afternoon in Lahaina. Great day surfing and just relaxing today.  South pulse is on the radar for the next couple days, hopefully a couple places pick it up.
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    The Barrister Blog

  • Book recommendation: 'I Have to Move My Car: Tales of Unpersuasive Advocates and Injudicious Judges' by Lord Pannick

    BabyBarista
    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    "There are law books about constructive trusts, the Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 1964 and the rule in Foss v Harbottle. This is not one of them. David Pannick QC has always been much more interested in unpersuasive advocates and injudicious judges. In this collection of his fortnightly columns from The Times, David Pannick passes judgement on advocates who tell judges that their closing

  • Person of the Week: Cartoonist Alex Williams

    Tim Kevan
    15 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Name: Alex Williams Occupation: Animator and Queen's Counsel and BabyBarista cartoonist 1. Briefly describe what your job involves. I draw the weekly cartoon strip "Queen's Counsel" which appears each Thursday in the law pages of The Times. My wife is a solicitor and as my deadline approaches I harrass her for ideas, insisting that it has been weeks since she wrote anything funny for me

  • Weekend video: 'The Lincoln Lawyer'

    BabyBarista
    12 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  • Book recommendation: 'Theodore Boone: The Accused' by John Grisham

    BabyBarista
    9 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    "Theodore Boone is the thirteen year old who knows more about the law than most adult lawyers. He certainly never expected to be the victim of crime himself. But then his bike is vandalised, he's attacked while doing his homework and, worst of all, framed for a robbery. When stolen computer equipment turns up in Theo's school locker, the police start leaning on him hard. And he is the only

  • Person of the Week: Charon QC

    Tim Kevan
    8 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Name: Charon QC Occupation: Law Blogger and podcaster 1. Briefly describe what your job involves. I used to have a real job for thirty odd years. I taught law, founded a law school with others and then went into the online world for law courses, multi-media et al: Unfortunately before its time. Early adopters do not a summer or business make. While I invented ‘Charon QC’ back in 2002 to
 
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    Extremehorizon Surf Blog

  • Billabong Pro Rio 2012 starts today

    Pulse
    9 May 2012 | 8:21 am
    The waiting period for the Billabong Rio Pro begins today, May 9th, and with a favorable forecast for the opening day, there’s a strong chance the event could kickoff competition on Day 1. Stop No. 3 on the men’s ASP World Championship Tour and No. 5 for the women, the Billabong Rio Pro plays a vital role in surfers’ campaigns for the ASP World Title. Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, two-time ASP World Champion, is entering the Billabong Rio Pro fresh off of a win at Bells Beach and with current frontrunner Kelly Slater (USA), 40, withdrawn from the event, Fanning will look to capitalize on the…

  • Gabriel Medina Takes the Nike Lowers Pro

    Pulse
    8 May 2012 | 3:14 am
    Rising star, 18-year old, Gabriel Medina, took the win at the ASP Prime Nike Lowers Pro in dominating fashion, defeating Aussie/Irish surf Glenn Hall in the final. Throwing down massive scores, round after round, it was clear Medina had his sights set early on the $40k prize money & gold spike 1st place trophy. “I love Trestles so much,” Medina said. “It’s just such a good wave and it’s one of my favorites, I just don’t even have words to explain how I’m feeling right now. I’m stoked.”

  • Scottish surf film “Through the whiskey barrel” released on DVD

    Pulse
    26 Apr 2012 | 9:34 am
    Its great to see so much new British artistic talent emerging from our surf scene, with world class photographers, filmakers and artists making their mark. Once such talent is the filmaker Allyn Harper who has released his film “Through the Whiskey Barrel” about surfing in Scotland. Check out the trailer below and grab a copy of the full film on DVD! “Through The Whisky Barrel” is the much anticipated debut film by Allyn Harper.  An innovate film providing an insight into the history and the culture that surrounds surfing in Scotland. The film showcases an array of…

  • Santa Cruz, California officially dedicated as a World Surfing Reserve

    Pulse
    26 Apr 2012 | 3:37 am
    Santa Cruz, California will be officially dedicated as a World Surfing Reserve this Saturday in a series of beachfront celebrations and ceremonies. The heralded Santa Cruz surf zone joins just three other sites to claim such status—Malibu in California, Ericeira in Portugal, and Manly Beach in Australia. The dedication ceremony will officially establish the Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve, covering approximately seven miles of surf-rich, environmentally diverse coastline. Steamer Lane and the surf museum Santa Cruz received its approval as a World Surfing Reserve in February 2011. Its…

  • Shark attack takes life of surfer in False Bay South Africa

    Pulse
    20 Apr 2012 | 3:05 am
    Its always incredibly sad whenever news arrives of a surfer losing a life doing what they love to do, especially when its something so shocking as a shark attack, but great whites seem to be an occupational hazard for South African surfers and the core guys down there seem to accept the risks: The stuff of nightmares “A 20-year-old body boarder was killed Thursday when a giant shark estimated at up to five metres long bit off his leg in a Cape Town bay, in South Africa’s second deadly mauling this year. ‘The deceased man sustained complete amputation of his right leg, below the…
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    16 May 2012 | 1:09 am
    Hej! I will move to Cilegon in August to work there for 6month. I was surfing on Bali twice and want to improve my surf and buy a board. Maybe anybody can help me... :)Location Jambu Beach (West Java, Indonesia)

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    16 May 2012 | 1:08 am
    Hej! I will move to Cilegon in August to work there for 6month. I was surfing on Bali twice and want to improve my surf and buy a board. Maybe anybody can help me... :)Location Pussy s (West Java, Indonesia)

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    16 May 2012 | 1:07 am
    Hej! I will move to Cilegon in August to work there for 6month. I was surfing on Bali twice and want to improve my surf and buy a board. Maybe anybody can help me... :)Location Pasauran (West Java, Indonesia)

  • [Forum] Re:Sunny destination

    15 May 2012 | 10:51 pm
    Check Fernando de Noronha, Brazil... just not sure if this is the waves season... maybe it ended in March. Otherwise, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, Mexico... pretty much anywhere around Central [...]

  • [Forum] Re:Sunny destination

    15 May 2012 | 10:14 pm
    I missed winter ... I'm now thinking of summer !
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    JP from Surfy Surfy
    15 May 2012 | 4:39 pm
    6'2" Campbell Brothers 5 fin Bonzer "Mini-Merk" model.Surfy Surfy Online Store!

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    14 May 2012 | 2:26 pm
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  • R.I.P. Terry Martin

    JP from Surfy Surfy
    12 May 2012 | 11:24 am
    Terry Martin 1937-2012 There will be a memorial service for Terry on Friday, May 18th at 6:30 PM at Capo Beach Calvary in Capistrano Beach, please join us to say goodbye to our beloved Terry. Your prayers for Candy, David, Josh and Johanna are greatly appreciated at this time. On Sunday, May 20th from 5-9 PM at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point we will celebrate Terry’s life and his legacy at The Terry Martin Project event,” A Body of Work From Wood to Foam”. This event is a LIVE and silent auction fundraiser hosted by the Sport of Kings Foundation that will provide support to the…

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    12 May 2012 | 9:44 am
    Duncan Campbell soul carving a 3 fin Bonzer in 1978. Reap the rewards of 4 decades of research and development, 6'2" Bonzer3 click meSurfy Surfy Online Store!

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    Surfy Surfy
    10 May 2012 | 9:44 am
    6'0" x 21 1/2" x 2 3/4" Shaped by Malcolm Campbell, one of the most versatile surfboard shapers on Earth. Built at Moonlight Glassing with 1st quality materials and extras. 5/4 oz s-cloth deck with back foot patch. 5 oz bottom with fin cluster reinforcement patch. Airbrush, gloss and polish deck and rails, wetsand gloss bottom. FCS Fusion system and center box for easy travel. Board includes all 5 fins ($125 value).  This Bonzer has foam, float and drive for all your Surfy needs.  This is the 404th blog post labeled "bonzer" *update-this board is SOLD, thanks!Surfy Surfy Online…
 
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  • Mick Fanning Gives Back to Rio’s Escola de Surf

    11 May 2012 | 7:14 pm
    Mick Fanning Gives Back to Rio’s Escola de Surf Pictured: Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, two-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 3, spent his lay day with the kids of the Escola de Surf. A day the kids would never forget.Credit: ASP/SCHOLTZBARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Friday, May 11, 2012) – For many touring professional surfers, a contest lay day presents the welcome opportunity to do some sightseeing or discover a new wave down the coast, but for two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, it’s the ideal opportunity to hang out with the local community and…

  • Team Gold Medal of the DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Presented by Billabong

    25 Apr 2012 | 8:05 pm
    After seven years of coming close to victory, Team Hawaii finally made it back to the top of the podium and won the Team Gold Medal of the DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Presented by Billabong. Photo: ISA/Shawn Parkin Young Hawaiians Dax McGill and Kalani David Win Back-to-Back Gold Medals; Brazilian Matheus Navarro Narrowly Wins Gold Over Teammate Deivid Silva DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Presented by Billabong Sunday, April 22, 2012 Playa Venao, Panama There’s quite a lot of Aloha spirit spreading through Panama at this time. In a thrilling final day of…

  • Courtney Conlogue (USA) claims her maiden elite ASP Women’s World Championship Tour victory

    21 Apr 2012 | 10:36 pm
    CAPTION: Courtney Conlogue (USA) claims her maiden elite ASP Women’s World Championship Tour victory and chaired up the beach by ASP Women's World No. 1 and 2 - Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) and Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS). PIC: ASP/Robertson. DEE WHY, Sydney NSW/AUS (Saturday, April 21, 2012) – Courtney Conlogue (USA), 19, has won the prestigious 2012 Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic, over Malia Manuel (HAW), 18, at Dee Why beach today. In clean, but challenging two-to-three foot (1.5 meter) waves, the world's best female surfers battled head-to-head for the biggest prize purse on the ASP…

  • Sally Fitzgibbons Goes Back-to-Back at the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach

    6 Apr 2012 | 11:37 pm
    Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford RangerASP World Championship Tour Event No. 2 of 10Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford FiestaASP Women’s World Championship Tour Event No. 2 of 7Bells Beach, Victoria, AustraliaApril 3 - 14, 2012 Sally Fitzgibbons Goes Back-to-Back at the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach Pictured: Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 21, went back-to-back today, collecting her second, consecutive Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Fiesta.Credit: © ASP / SCHOLTZ BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Saturday, April 7, 2012) – Sally Fitzgibbons…

  • Mick Fanning Claims Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Slater Takes ASP Ratings’ Lead

    6 Apr 2012 | 11:34 pm
    Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford RangerASP World Championship Tour Event No. 2 of 10Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford FiestaASP Women’s World Championship Tour Event No. 2 of 7Bells Beach, Victoria, AustraliaApril 3 - 14, 2012 Mick Fanning Claims Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Slater Takes ASP Ratings’ Lead Pictured: Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, two-time ASP World Champion (2007, 2009), has claimed the 2012 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach over reigning 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 40.Credit: © ASP / SCHOLTZ BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Friday, April 6,…
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  • Tuesday, 05/15/2012 at 9:00am PDT

    markl
    15 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    I sat on the report a little bit this morning because yesterday defied all typical summer patterns, and the wind backed off as the morning progressed, and the surf got better. So I thought I’d check it late in the morning, rather than the crack of dawn, to see if we might be in for a repeat of that. Well, that sure as hell hasn’t happened. Gone are the waist-to-chest high, playful waves, replaced with summer slop. It’s cold, it’s foggy, it’s onshore, it’s small, and the surf sucks. Welcome to summer everyone, enjoy the doldrums! Related posts:Beach Cleanup…

  • Monday, 5/14/12 @ 7 am PST

    Shantzy
    14 May 2012 | 9:25 am
    Small semi-clean lines coming in feathering on the outside  and/or tripping on the inside sandbar. The inside is walled for the most part, but it looks like there are some corners to snag. Long period swell is helping it look somewhat organized at times. Tide is full now. Wave shape could improve marginally with the low tide, but it’s likely to be a longboard or fish day. Related posts:Shark Sighting in Pacifica on Monday, October 6, 2008 Secrets of Wave Selection SurfPulse’s New Look to Debut Soon!

  • Sunday, 5/13/12 at 10:10AM PST

    adam
    13 May 2012 | 12:15 pm
    If yesterday was borderline, today crossed over into the poor zone. As the buoys confirm, the small amount of energy we had in the water has pretty much faded, and there’s just not much doing out there in the way of rideable surf. Related posts:SF Buoy Currently Out of Commission

  • Saturday, 5/12/12 at 1:11PM PST

    adam
    12 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    Sorry for the late report. It was super foggy early, then I decided to get a utility session in once it burned off. Either way, there was a small window there when the fog lifted a bit, the morning sickness subsided, the tide was out, and the wind hadn’t come up yet. That window has probably past now, but there are still a good number of folks paddling around and making the best of it. Can’t blame ‘em, it’s Spring, so passable conditions are few and far between. Related posts:Maverick’s 2008 Surf Contest Window Opens on Friday, December 7, 2007

  • Friday, 5/11/12 @ 7 am PST

    Shantzy
    11 May 2012 | 9:24 am
    It’s a clear morning with clean surface conditions. Waves coming in at the chest to head high range. Still a bit jarbled, perhaps due to some morning sickness, with the inside doubling up and closing out while the outside feathers. We’re heading towards a 9 am low tide so things should get interesting as conditions are looking pretty ideal for a surf. Related posts:Shark Sighting at Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA on Friday, August 5, 2005 Shark Attack in Santa Barbara on Monday, August 2, 2010 2009 Maverick’s Contest Prize Purse Doubled on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
 
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  • Throwing Buckets of Spray

    obsfobsf
    16 May 2012 | 12:13 am
    On my personal Surf Pilgrimage, learning how to rip a hard top turn with large amounts of spray being thrown is very important to me.There is something about the sound of the fins slashing through a turn and the sound of the splash from water displacement that strikes a cord within me. Recently I witnessed a real Local showing me how its really done.. read more

  • Bahía de los Escorpiones [video]

    Tangerine
    15 May 2012 | 10:15 am
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  • Interview: Lee-Ann Curren - Surfing Ain’t Life

    burro
    14 May 2012 | 10:52 am
    Lee-Ann spent 2010 on the ASP World Tour. She missed an event through injury but still finished 14th, a pretty decent result for her first gig in the major league; a little girl’s dream, perhaps. Perhaps not. read more

  • Shark Attacks Kayak Off Cambria Coast

    sharky
    14 May 2012 | 8:53 am
    Cambria firefighters say a Great White Shark bite a kayaker's boat, throwing him into the water. It happened off the coast of Moonstone Beach near Leffing Landing Saturday afternoon. read more

  • Maverick Moments "Danger" [video]

    chrispy
    13 May 2012 | 11:23 am
    The Go Big Projects "Danger" is a short film in the doc-series titled "Maverick Moments" produced in conjunction with Chasing Monsters. The series highlights the athletes, sport, culture, and realities of Big Wave Surfing in Half Moon Bay, California at the legendary "Mavericks" wave.
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  • ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011

    Yves Van den Meerssche
    15 May 2012 | 8:59 am
    This is what Supers looked like just before the pros’ arrived and then it went flat for days. © Jared Aufrichtig Or try one of these: ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011Or try one of these: ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011

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    Yves Van den Meerssche
    14 May 2012 | 8:57 am
    Kieren Perrow throwing a big turn while some of the Live the Life team watches the action from the Billabong VIP tent. © Jared Aufrichtig Or try one of these: ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011Or try one of these: ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011

  • ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011

    Yves Van den Meerssche
    13 May 2012 | 8:55 am
    There was a massive music fest during the first weekend, perfect timing for that long flat period; classic vibes and the freshest South African Music was ‘On Tap’! Zef Rap Star and my lekka bru Jack Parow rocking the crowd. © Jared Aufrichtig Or try one of these: ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following [...]Or try one of these: ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011

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    Yves Van den Meerssche
    13 May 2012 | 8:54 am
    Working his way up from the wild card trials local young gun Shaun Joubert lives close enough to rarely miss a swell at supers, and it shows. © Jared Aufrichtig Or try one of these: ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011Or try one of these: ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011

  • ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011

    Yves Van den Meerssche
    12 May 2012 | 8:53 am
    South African and proud to show it, notice the diamonds in his new special Blake edition Al Merrick, Jordy Smith defends his second J-Bay crown with his eyes set on a world title. © Jared Aufrichtig Or try one of these: ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ [...]Or try one of these: ‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011‘Following Lines’ Part One J-Bay WCT 2011
 
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  • Shifty Barrels & Aerial Antics – Wilson, Fanning, Parko & Co At The Billabong Pro Rio [3:28]

    Nick B
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    How’s this clip from day 7 of the Billabong Pro Rio. Mick gets a frothy barrel at 0:33. John John Florence almost sticks a crazy reverse at 1:20 and Julian Wilson get’s airbourne at 1:40.Finally how did Parko make it out of that barrel at 2:37? If you know the music please let other users know below.

  • The Future Now – John John Florence Takes Surfing To The Next Level At Lowers [5:58]

    Nick B
    15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    O’Neill uploaded this clip of the Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro as seen through the eyes of surfing’s wunderkind, John John Florence. Despite not making the finals his surfing was a sight to behold. Powerful, fluid and a freak in the air he’s leading the direction surfing’s headed. I couldn’t find the name of the song if you know please leave a note in the comments below, thanks!

  • 5 Minutes Of Picture Perfect Waves In The Mentawaiis [5:43]

    Nick B
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Phil Goodrich surfing in the Mentawaiis last month, what a trip this must have been?! Skip to 3 minutes minutes to seem some of the best footage captured of Greenbush in 2012. Music’s Seasons by Chris Cornell. Filmed by Fionn Rogers.

  • The Pony at the Bluff [2:51]

    liquidambitions
    15 May 2012 | 12:21 am
    A broken board is of no use, with this in mind Thomas Stubbs borrowed a JS Pier Pony and hit the small waves left over by a great swell. This was all filmed in one session at a place known for its long running fat but sometimes fun walls and a hoard of long boarders, the bluff. The pony rode glided through clean lines and kept good speed in and out of turns to burn the longboarders. For more facebook.com/liquidambitions

  • Atlantic Slab Hunting Off The Coast Of Ireland [2:21]

    Nick B
    14 May 2012 | 5:07 am
    Barry Mottershead likes heavy atlantic slabs, that’s what you’ll probably take away from this stormy Irish clip from tikisurf.co.uk. Music’s by The Gorgeous Colours and the song’s It’s Ok to be Normal.
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  • JOHN FLORENCE AT LOWERS

    15 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    John Florence at Lowers Arguably the best surfer in the world (what an argument that would be...) at arguably the best high performance wave in the world (whatever it is "high performance" means...) makes for one neat video of some damn fine surfing.

  • AEG SHAPER SERIES: MAX TAGG

    13 May 2012 | 6:39 pm
    AEG Shaper Series: Max Tagg

  • THE UNLIKELY RETURN OF SPACE DOLPHIN

    8 May 2012 | 8:07 pm
    The Unlikely Return of... Space DolphinA long time ago in a galaxy not that far away (ok, it was our galaxy)… space dolphin made frequent visits to surfingworld.com.au He wore jetpacks, flew in rockets, destroyed evil aliens with lazer eyes and ate yummy mullet. He was a symbol of hope. A cosmic dynamo. His only aim? To put a smile on the face of visitors to our website and to maybe ride a few gammer waves with Terry Fitzgerald. He was immortalised by some of surfing’s finest artists. Ozzie Wright, Jonathan Zawada, Mark Sutherland, Ben Brown, Al Beveridge and our very own Martyn…

  • JEFF RAGLUS

    8 May 2012 | 7:35 pm
    Jeff Raglus – Pugnacious!The awesome people at Art Park in Byron Bay are hosting the legendary Jeff Raglus and his paintings this Friday. If you're geographically capable of attending, you'd be a fool not to. More details here.

  • BRRR IT'S COLD IN HERE

    8 May 2012 | 1:52 am
    Brrr, it's cold in here... It's almost Winter in Australia and it's getting colder. Some people you know will start complaining. This guy probably won't.
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  • Gear Reviews | HangPro SlideHanger

    2 May 2012 | 6:15 pm
    With the economy barely edging by as gas prices start to creep up again, Europe continuing to fall apart at the seams, and Iran getting nasty with its nuclear toys, there’s no doubt that what’s first and foremost on your mind is how the heck you’re going to afford a new wetsuit! Sadly, you probably aren’t. So you’re best bet will be to keep the wetsuit you do have in tip-top condition. Under warranty, you say? Ok, have...Statistics : Posted by Rob • on May 02 12, 1:15 pm • Replies 0 • Views 52

  • Tribal University | Re: History of Surfing

    18 Apr 2012 | 8:21 pm
    Concise, informative and entertaining article which deserves a much wider reading. Surfers could do a lot worse than knowing their own history.Statistics : Posted by Anonymous • on Apr 18 12, 3:21 pm • Replies 1 • Views 736

  • Tribal University | Re: Basic Paddle Technique

    12 Apr 2012 | 9:54 pm
    Joint pain is what I hear. So much resistance isnt good for untrained muscles/joints/bodies..Statistics : Posted by BoarderDave • on Apr 12 12, 4:54 pm • Replies 22 • Views 1270

  • Gear Reviews | Re: GoPro HD Surf HERO

    19 Mar 2012 | 5:48 pm
    Shoot I wish. The HD Hero 2 has one big difference that I’d always wanted in a GoPro – the ability to toggle between 90 degree and 170 degree point of view. The HD Hero is only good for 170 (or “fisheye”) view which is great for mounting the camera on your board. Not so great when you just want to take footage of friends – even if they are only a couple feet away, the fisheye view of the HD Hero makes it look like they are 20 feet away. I’m not sure if it has a zoom, technically...Statistics : Posted by Rob • on Mar 19 12, 12:48 pm • Replies 7 • Views 895

  • Local Heroes | Re: Last Bastion of Surf

    24 Jan 2012 | 9:13 am
    Excellent piece, and Robert is a true class act. Just placed an order with him this past week for a new 10' Rapier.Statistics : Posted by tradsurfer • on Jan 24 12, 6:13 am • Replies 3 • Views 804
 
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  • Billabong Rio Pro Day 7 Highlights - Rounds 3, 4 and 5

    15 May 2012 | 10:50 pm
    Busy day at the Billabong Rio Pro

  • Albee Layer's 539: Rolling Dervish Style

    15 May 2012 | 4:48 pm
    We'll give him the 540... "The funniest part about this wave is how shallow this end section is. It’s craggy rock with barnacles. After ever air you try, whether you fall or pull it, you take three waves and have to starfish and watch your friends do airs. I did this big double-grab on one and looked over and John was starfishing in front of me, then I joined John on the reef dry-docked and we watched Matt punt a huge one." Albee Layer

  • A brief history: Terry Martin Tribute Event

    15 May 2012 | 3:33 pm
    Terry Martin 1937-2012 There will be a memorial service for Terry on Friday, May 18th at 6:30 PM at Capo Beach Calvary in Capistrano Beach, please join us to say goodbye to our beloved Terry. Your prayers for Candy, David, Josh and Johanna are greatly appreciated at this time. On Sunday, May 20th from 5-9 PM at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point we will celebrate Terry’s life and his legacy at The Terry Martin Project event,” A Body of Work From Wood to Foam”. This event is a LIVE and silent auction fundraiser hosted by the Sport of Kings Foundation that will provide support to the…

  • Billabong Rio Pro 2012 -Round 2

    15 May 2012 | 12:52 am
    All the action from Billabong Rio Pro Round 2 and part of Round 3

  • Jeremy Carter Rips It Up

    14 May 2012 | 10:34 pm
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  • Aritz Aranburu in Grainy Mundaka

    jaggars
    15 May 2012 | 3:29 pm
    Aritz Aranburu and the gang surf Mundaka! Watch how the group shred the surf spot with for ultimate stoke and power! And remember, don’t look at the finger or you miss all deh heavenry glory! And if that wasn’t buzz enough check this out (apart from my mum – if you’re reading mum, you won’t [...]

  • Genuine Mick Fanning Riding

    jaggars
    15 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    Check out this vid featuring the best of Mick ‘no shoes’ Fanning. Its like a fine wine after a month of drinking home brew. Make sure you don’t get drunk on it or you may hurt yourself at the reef.

  • Magic Shirt – Innersection lushness

    jaggars
    15 May 2012 | 11:25 am
    Check out Adam Bennetts’ entry for Innersection this year titled “Magic Shirt”. Follow the plot, as a young grom pursues his passion for surfing. At first try of course he doesn’t succeed but when he puts on this magical shirt he gets even better. Remember kids at home no shirt can replace hard hard work [...]

  • The Pony at the Bluff

    jaggars
    15 May 2012 | 10:25 am
    I gotta say I love this video. Brightened up my day no end. Thomas Stubbs borrows a JS Pier Pony since his broken board won’t serve him well. He enjoys some small waves at the bluff along with some other long boarders. Not only that but the title of his vid works well as a [...]

  • Costa Rican Recovery With Dylan Goodale

    jaggars
    12 May 2012 | 6:47 am
    After the success of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Dylan Goodale decided to go to Costa Rica and enjoy the fun waves and maybe become sober. Nice try.
 
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  • Shaper Monday - In Honour of Mother's Day - Mom

    Colony ThirteenStars
    14 May 2012 | 2:58 pm
    Mom's play a big part in shaping who you are.  Jason Gay of the Sports section of the Wall Street Journal summed it up perfectly this weekend.  Read the article here.   I know my mom spent a lot of time in the pits at the BMX track, after braving commuter traffic.  She also got up awfully early, many times, to get me to a surf contest.   Thanks, Mom!

  • Surf Movie Friday - Valla Vector and Brett Caller

    Colony ThirteenStars
    11 May 2012 | 2:25 pm
    I wish this spot was my local wave.  Brett Caller is a VERY talented surfer.  He looks to be having too much fun.  The speed he gets is unbelievable.  His control of the board is at Master level.  Nice work, Brett and Valla!

  • Music Thursday - The Juniper Factory

    Colony ThirteenStars
    10 May 2012 | 3:30 pm
    These Swedes know how to write a song.  Unique, original, cool video.  I can hear the song in a Jack Johnson surf film! The Juniper Factory

  • Surf Shop Wednesday - EQUIPE

    Colony ThirteenStars
    9 May 2012 | 8:55 pm
    Growing up in Laguna Beach, I used to go into Equipe.  It was a great shop with cool stuff.  I remember when Martin Potter started riding Blue Hawaii surfboards by Glenn Minami.  All of a sudden, Equipe carried those boards.  They looked like something out of the future, fast and sexy. This article is fascinating.  It is interesting to read about the "big brands" of the time, and how many of them have gone the way of the dodo.  Brands that still exist today embraced the changes that made them nervous at the time.  Doug Bunting, the former owner of Equipe,…

  • Photouesday - Surf Spots from My Youth, etc.

    Colony ThirteenStars
    8 May 2012 | 8:34 pm
    I have the honour and privilege of having a father who surfs.  When I started, he took it back up again in earnest.  Surfing with my dad gave me some of my most memorable times surfing.  Above are just a few of the spots we surfed together. DOHENY - The Boneyard - We used to go surf this after school when I was in Junior High.  Fun, fun, fun.  Dad also surfed it HUGE when he was younger.  He stated he should not have been out there; it scared him.  I loved that.  It made me feel like less of a wimp when the surf got big. HOBSON'S POINT - Ventura - My…
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  • Seeking SUP Instructor Certification? See Our New Program..

    Rob Casey SUP & Kayak Instructor, Writer & Photographer
    9 May 2012 | 3:26 pm
    We're developing a SUP Instructor Certificate program to launch in a few weeks.  After taking all the current SUP certificate programs in the country, we it can be done better.  Stand Up Journal Magazine has endorsed the program and pro paddler Dan Gavere is joining forces with us.  I'll have the full info on the program on my site by next week. Currently the program is only available in the Pacific Northwest but we are adding folks in other areas to teach it as well.  Unlike the other programs, ours can be customized to your business needs. Certificates being developed:…

  • Reduce Flutter with a Dihedral Paddle Blade

    Rob Casey SUP & Kayak Instructor, Writer & Photographer
    8 May 2012 | 11:30 pm
    Have you ever noticed your paddle blade fluttering through the water as you're taking your stroke?  This is common with paddle blades where the power face is completely flat.  Flutter is not only inefficient, but it can also lead to stress and tendinitis in your hand and wrist.   Dihedral blades have a raised edge align with the paddle shaft leading through the middle of the blade and  flattening just before the blade's top edge.  This edge, much like a boat or board's bow, splits the water as it comes in contact with the blade allowing the blade to move smoothly…

  • Sore Wrists, Elbows, or Shoulders? Some Solutions..

    Rob Casey SUP & Kayak Instructor, Writer & Photographer
    8 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    A neighbor called today complaining of a sore hand, he thinks due to his SUP paddling. I offered some tips on relieving or better yet, preventing pain. Always use the lightest grip possible on the paddle.  Lower hand should resemble the OK sign, upper thumb should hook the t-grip with gently resting the rest of the hand on top.  Wrist and forearms should be in align, not cocked at an angle.  Both hand. Straight ish arm stroke revieves pressure from your hands. Relax!  Even when you’re going faster or are rushing, chill.. Relax you’ll go faster doing so. Get a bent…

  • Blame it on Jaws (not Laird)..

    Rob Casey SUP & Kayak Instructor, Writer & Photographer
    6 May 2012 | 11:03 pm
    In teaching I come across a lot of different types of people.  One thing that has come to my attention lately are folks who have various anxieties about water, being on the water, or with paddling.  Here's a few of the most common I've experienced at recent paddling festivals or in my lessons.. - Being scared of the water. - I don't go out on water where I can't see the bottom. - I don't have good balance.   - I don't like to get my feet wet. - I can't swim. - I don't like sharks. - You won't be able to teach me.  or..  I'll be your worst student.  

  • SUP Death on the River.. When to Wear a Leash

    Rob Casey SUP & Kayak Instructor, Writer & Photographer
    3 May 2012 | 5:17 pm
    Last weekend a woman drowned when her leash got snagged on a tree on the Chetco River near Brookings, Oregon. Story Here. River SUP is certainly a hoot, but it's also very dangerous.  Good river SUP instruction is required before hitting the water.  Leashes are catch 22. They can keep you from losing your board in a fall but also can create a major issue if it gets caught on a log, branch, or rock. A Few River Hazards: - Strainers: Logs or branches in the river. Water runs under these and you can get trapped if you try to paddle near, on, or under.  I've heard a few sketchy…
 
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  • Billabong Pro Rio 2012 starts today

    Pulse
    9 May 2012 | 8:21 am
    The waiting period for the Billabong Rio Pro begins today, May 9th, and with a favorable forecast for the opening day, there’s a strong chance the event could kickoff competition on Day 1. Stop No. 3 on the men’s ASP World Championship Tour and No. 5 for the women, the Billabong Rio Pro plays a vital role in surfers’ campaigns for the ASP World Title. Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, two-time ASP World Champion, is entering the Billabong Rio Pro fresh off of a win at Bells Beach and with current frontrunner Kelly Slater (USA), 40, withdrawn from the event, Fanning will look to capitalize on the…

  • Gabriel Medina Takes the Nike Lowers Pro

    Pulse
    8 May 2012 | 3:14 am
    Rising star, 18-year old, Gabriel Medina, took the win at the ASP Prime Nike Lowers Pro in dominating fashion, defeating Aussie/Irish surf Glenn Hall in the final. Throwing down massive scores, round after round, it was clear Medina had his sights set early on the $40k prize money & gold spike 1st place trophy. “I love Trestles so much,” Medina said. “It’s just such a good wave and it’s one of my favorites, I just don’t even have words to explain how I’m feeling right now. I’m stoked.”

  • Scottish surf film “Through the whiskey barrel” released on DVD

    Pulse
    26 Apr 2012 | 9:34 am
    Its great to see so much new British artistic talent emerging from our surf scene, with world class photographers, filmakers and artists making their mark. Once such talent is the filmaker Allyn Harper who has released his film “Through the Whiskey Barrel” about surfing in Scotland. Check out the trailer below and grab a copy of the full film on DVD! “Through The Whisky Barrel” is the much anticipated debut film by Allyn Harper.  An innovate film providing an insight into the history and the culture that surrounds surfing in Scotland. The film showcases an array of…

  • Santa Cruz, California officially dedicated as a World Surfing Reserve

    Pulse
    26 Apr 2012 | 3:37 am
    Santa Cruz, California will be officially dedicated as a World Surfing Reserve this Saturday in a series of beachfront celebrations and ceremonies. The heralded Santa Cruz surf zone joins just three other sites to claim such status—Malibu in California, Ericeira in Portugal, and Manly Beach in Australia. The dedication ceremony will officially establish the Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve, covering approximately seven miles of surf-rich, environmentally diverse coastline. Steamer Lane and the surf museum Santa Cruz received its approval as a World Surfing Reserve in February 2011. Its…

  • Shark attack takes life of surfer in False Bay South Africa

    Pulse
    20 Apr 2012 | 3:05 am
    Its always incredibly sad whenever news arrives of a surfer losing a life doing what they love to do, especially when its something so shocking as a shark attack, but great whites seem to be an occupational hazard for South African surfers and the core guys down there seem to accept the risks: The stuff of nightmares “A 20-year-old body boarder was killed Thursday when a giant shark estimated at up to five metres long bit off his leg in a Cape Town bay, in South Africa’s second deadly mauling this year. ‘The deceased man sustained complete amputation of his right leg, below the…
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  • Rock Climbing | Arcadian Ascents San Diego

    Chase
    15 May 2012 | 7:33 pm
    For those of you who don't follow me closely on Twitter, I spent this past weekend sumiting Mount Everest! Okay, so maybe it was just rock climbing in San Diego; but it was a complete blast. It was my first time doing some legit outdoor Rock Climbing and it was quite the Adrienne rush. Josh from Arcadian Ascents was such a fun guy to climb with for the day and definitely understood rock climbing and I was lucky enough to learn and climb with him. The weather was beautiful and nothing beats a good excuse to cruise down to San Diego for the day! Not sure if I will pick it up as a new sport to…

  • Summer Fashion | Episode 2

    Chase
    12 May 2012 | 7:23 pm
    One of the most important things you can invest in for summer is a good pair of sunglasses. With so many brands, styles and colors available it can often be hard to decide on which pair to buy. I am a big fan of polarized sunglasses seeing that I spend alot of time at the beach and they tend to cut the glare off the water. Here are my top 5 pairs of sunglasses for this summer! Spy Borough - $79.95 Von Zipper Cletus - $90.00 Hoven Skinny Legs - $50.00 Oakley Dispatch II - $110.00 Knockaround Sunglasses

  • New Design!

    Chase
    10 May 2012 | 8:38 pm
    Hey Guys! I am really excited to reveal the new site design that I have been working on. It will take a little while to get everything up and working so please stick with us as we put the finishing touches on it! Hope you guys are scoring some fun waves, wherever you are :) Chase Miller www.thesurfboardman.com

  • Guest Post: Top 5 Ways to Prepare for Your Surf Trip

    Chase
    7 May 2012 | 8:56 am
    There are few things that feel as good as that rush of excitement when we remember that we’re going on a surf trip.  Planning where we will surf, stay, and visit is all part of the thrill.  Working out what supplies and equipment we want to take with us, and which surf boards are best for the surf spots are all essential to maximizing the experience.  So here are a few suggestions for how to prepare for the next surf trip to make the most of it all: 1- From A to B If you are planning on exploring some surf spots that are unknown to you, make sure you get maps of the area, and…

  • Dane Reynolds - Nike Lowers Pro

    Chase
    5 May 2012 | 9:46 am
    As Dane Reynolds came in from his heat yesterday, he couldn't have been happier. He was smiling, making jokes and talking to all the groms waiting for autographs on the beach. A stark contrast to the stereotype that surf media has created since dropping off the ASP World Tour. It is quite possible that dropping off the tour was the best thing for Dane Reynolds to do at the time. Why? Because it is stoked on surfing again and focusing his attention on specific events throughout the year. Not to mention all the great content on his blog. I don't know if we will ever see Dane Reynolds on the…
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