The Kelp Bed ‘News and Events’
Introducing Poerava – Jewelry for Surfers
Poerava Men’s and Women’s Tahitian Black Pearl Accessories. Pendants Solitaires Necklaces Ear Rings Great for gifts! Check out the Poerava selection on The Kelp Bed! SHOP MEN’S | SHOP WOMEN’S
If I say it’s safe to make a decent surf movie, then it’s safe to make a decent surf movie!
C’mon Hollywood… Get it right for once…. Last week, while channel surfing with my daughter, I had the misfortune of stumbling upon the film Blue Crush. I instantly knew I had to find another activity, this being a movie she enjoys. She likes this female North Shore with it’s tired plot and cheesy dialogue; exactly [...]
What’s In Your Quiver?
These photographs do show the collection of olive ridley sea turtle eggs in the coastal town of Ostional, Costa Rica, but those who are gathering them are not “poachers” (i.e. people who catch fish or game illegally), nor are they regarded as threatening the sustainability of the sea turtle population in that area. As described [...]
WAVES FOR WATER
This is a great organization and such an essential element for survival. We take water for granted, as it flows from our faucets. Jon Rose and company recently visited Japan to provide coastal communities with their water filters, that can provide water for up to 100 people. Waves for Water is a non-profit organization founded [...]
Toxic Garbage Island The Northern Gyre
PACK YOUR TRASH PEOPLE! As if you needed a reason to pack your trash when you leave the beach… well here is a great (AND VERY SCARY) one. Although VBS.tv did this piece on the Northern Gyre, in the Pacific Ocean, in 2008 it’s as relevant as ever. The piece is a 3 part series… [...]
Project Save Our Surf Santa Monica Surf-A-Thon
Check this event out, coming this summer. Surfing celebrities, Champion surfers and a bunch of people who care about our surf spots and more importantly our oceans. The Surf Event Of The Summer (click for more details) WHO: Celebrities… Yep! World Champion Surfers… Check! YOU?… We hope so. WHAT: The 4th annual SURF 24 surf-a-thon [...]
How To Help Japan and its Surf Communities
Sendai, the epicenter of the tragic 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami, is known for its quality waves for surfing. It will take many years to fully recover from the natural disaster, so give Japanese surfers a helping hand by supporting the Japanese Red Cross Society, click here to help. Also, plan a surf trip to [...]
Back in the Cold
I just got out of the water and like always, it feels good even if my toes are still numb. This was my first session back in the waves at my hometown line-up after taking a 3 month sabbatical in the Caribbean. I have actually been back in town for almost a month, but it [...]
Rip Curl Pro Search in Puerto Rico
The ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Tour is in Puerto Rico from October 30 – November 10 for the Rip Curl Pro Search contest. The girls contest wrapped up today in Porta Del Sol/Puerto Rico, with medium size 2-4 ft waves for the final. Four time ASP champion Stephanie Gilmore from (AU) won today [...]
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