The Kelp Bed ‘Ocean’
Poached Eggs
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 [...]
Dreamy Wave Found Upstream
Chris Mauro at GrindTV.com recently did an article on a ‘Dreamlike wave found in an Indonesian river that is stunning the surf world.‘ the way this is playing out is that Rip Curl team members discovered this wave during a recent “Search” expedition in the jungles of Indonesia. What makes this particular wave so darn [...]
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… [...]
Looking for Surf
Surf check and work. Hand in hand a few days ago when the Southwest swell was coming through So Cal. There’s Laguna shore pound muddy waters, Doheny low tide, Doheny high tide and Las wins corner nugget. all in a days hunt for work and surf!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Swamis and Famous Offices
Last week North Swell hitting North San Diego County. Swamis looking fun but crowded as all. Running through the Famous offices to check inventory and check in with Allen and Sam. New product arriving daily, looking good, can’t wait till it’s available.
Timeless Picture
This is in the 70′s when the twin fin revolution was first taking off. MR, classic positioning and style.
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