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Dogs Hit the Waves in Canine Surf Competition

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:00:32 +0000

Over the weekend 50 dogs took part in the seventh annual Loews’ Surf Dog competition. We’ve known dogs love to surf ever since the days of Spuds Mackenzie, but to see that many canines getting together to “hang ten” was quite a sight.

California Surfer Narrowly Survives Deadly Shark Attack [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:00:14 +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 — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:52 +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 — Thu, 01 Sep 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. [...]