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Two Surfers Take to the Streets of New York on Motorized Surfboards

Donald Deane — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:39:07 +0000

What’s a surfer to do when they’re trapped in a concrete jungle like, say, New York City and waves are nowhere in sight? These two gnarly dudes come up with the only reasonable alternative — motorized surfboards. In a display of skill that’s one-half nerves of steel and one-half nuts, these surfers take to New [...]

Surfing Dogs Hang Ten at 'Surf City'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:25:35 +0000

That's Sugar, the surf dog riding the biggest wave ever by a dog his size in a small dog surfing contest. It happened this weekend at Surf City Surf Dog -- a weekend-long event in Huntingdon Beach, California. We've got lots of pictures of the event too, which means you get to experience the whole thing without succumbing to massive wet dog funk. You're welcome.

Garrett McNamara Surfs Record Breaking 90-Foot Wave [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:45:20 +0000

In the world of big wave surfing, there’s Garrett McNamara and then there’s everyone else. Not content to simply surf by on big waves, McNamara recently set a world record for surfing the biggest: a 90 foot monster off the coast of Nazaré in Portugal. That’s taller than an eight story building!

California Surfer Narrowly Survives Deadly Shark Attack [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:12:14 +0000

A 27-year-old California man narrowly survived a horrific shark attack while surfing 150 yards offshore in the waters off Marina State Beach on Saturday. Eric Tarantino was surfing when he was suddenly attacked by the deadly predator and bitten in both the arm and neck. Amazingly, Tarantino was able to save himself by frantically paddling [...]

Hawaii Makes Surfing a High School Sport

Danny Groner — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:01:52 +0000

Surf’s up.

Hawaii became the first state to officially recognize surfing as a high school sport, which will take effect by the spring of 2013. Funding for the program will come from the private sector and the community.

“Surfing has been a really big part of my life and has taught me a lot of valuable lessons: what hard work and perseverance can do, time management and how to stay organized,” said Carissa Moore, 18, Association of Surfing Professionals women’s world champion.

Surfers Attach Flares to Their Boards to Make Incredible, Glowing Waves [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:28:02 +0000

The Red Bull Surf Team recently shot footage of pro surfers Bruce Irons, Kolohe Andino and Jamie O’Brien catching some Indonesian waves — with emergency flares attached to the back of their boards. As if surfing isn’t hard enough on its own, the guys also had to work to keep the flares above the water. [...]

Shark Jumps Over Surfer in Bizarro 'Happy Days' Moment [VIDEO]

alex staub — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:40:39 +0000

An extreme shark encounter was inadvertently caught on tape by Orlando Sentinel photographer Jacob Langston while he was filming a group of surfers at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. A four-foot spinner shark suddenly emerged from the water and did a barrel roll over an unsuspecting person. Totally gnarly, bro!