Tag: surfing
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Surfing with the enemy
In honor of international surfing day 2011, here is a great video about surfing in Cuba. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQO2FCepgTE[/youtube]
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What makes a great surf break
Surfline has a really cool article on The Mechanics of Malibu that explains the history of the iconic surf break and why it works. Like so many breaks, it is all about the supply of sand and cobbles that form the bar that the waves break on. Hat tip to Randy Olson.
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Parko wins Bells!
Aussie Joel Parkinson has won the 50th edition of the Bells Beach surf competition. The video below highlights the best heats from the final day. The final heat between Parko and Mick Fanning is at the end. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO0LrAZusMY&[/youtube]
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Modernist Basque Surfing teaser
this looks neat: Modernist Basque Surfing teaser from debolex films on Vimeo.
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These girls can REALLY surf
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/21603768[/vimeo]
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Insane Indo barreling tidal bore
Crocodiles, half hour + rides, chocolate brown water, secret spot; sounds like an adventure. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/22248520[/vimeo] See more footage here
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World’s ocean winds and waves are growing
Bad news for ship captains and other mariners, good news for surfers and kitesurfers. Hat tip to Carrie Wind speeds and wave heights over the world’s oceans have been rising for the past quarter-century. It’s unclear if this is a short-term trend, or a symptom of longer-term climatic change. Either way, more frequent hurricanes and…
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Mavericks jet ski debate flares up following the death of another big wave surfer
Santa Cruz surfer Josh Loya screams down a wave face in front of two rescue craft waiting to offer assistance if needed during last year’s Maverick’s contest. (Dan Coyro/Sentinel file ) The recent drowning of legendary big wave surfer Sion Milosky at Mavericks has renewed the debate in California over whether jet skis should be allowed…
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These girls can surf!
From the finals of the 2011 RoxyPro held at Snapper Rocks, Queensland
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Legendary Surfer Sion Milosky Drowns at Mavericks
The surfing world is in shock over the death of legendary big wave surfer Sion Milosky at Mavericks. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/21173687[/vimeo]