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Surfers Against Sewage clean two tonnes of UK marine litter PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 14:34

Surfers Against Sewage: 'is this yours?'

On the weekend of the 27th and 28th of February Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) joined forces with hundreds of dedicated volunteers, at stunning sites around the UK, to clean their beloved beaches in eager anticipation of spring.

SAS waved goodbye to winter in spectacular style with their most successful spring clean to date, with 8 beach cleans taking place in Cornwall, Pembrokeshire, Brighton, North Yorkshire and Edinburgh. Lead by SAS campaigns staff, SAS reps and volunteer organisers almost 350 volunteers stuffed over 600 refuse bags. Relieving the ocean environment of the burden of over 2 tonnes of man made, marine litter (in just two hours!).

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Surfer's help needed to help Chile after massive earthquake PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 02 March 2010 10:06

Earthquake in Chile: your help is needed

A massive earthquake and tsunami hit Chile this weekend. The earthquake epicenter was just 5km from Save The Waves Coalition's Maule Itata Coastkeeper office and is where Save The Waves' environmental advocacy efforts are focused. The earthquake and tidal wave damage to the area where Save The Waves works is devastating. Friends, colleagues and neighbors in coastal Chile need everyone's help now more than ever before. The destruction to infrastructure is severe, and includes massive damage to structures, drinking water systems, power, transportation, and communication. This means that aid and relief in the next few weeks will be crucial to help save lives.

Because Save The Waves Coalition's ongoing environmental work is in the exact same area as the disaster, the organization is uniquely positioned to help direct humanitarian relief efforts in the region. Save The Waves is organizing a focused relief effort to this hardest hit region of Chile, including a humanitarian aid trip this week with a team that includes doctors, medics, and other relief workers. The organization is now accepting donations to support travel to the region to distribute water filters, medical treatment and supplies, local relief supplies, and camping gear to the affected coastal areas.

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Surfers called for UK weekend beach cleans PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 27 February 2010 14:44

Porthtowan Beach: when humans do not respect places where they get free summer pleasures

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are calling all beach lovers to join us to welcome in spring on the weekend of the 27th and 28th of February at our beach cleans being held at beaches all over the UK. Sadly we are all far too familiar with how the litter piles up over the long, stormy, tourist free winter months but together we can make a real and noticeable difference.

You and your friends can also help halt the tide-line of trash by calling on Gordon Brown to protect our coastline by implementing a National Marine Litter Strategy. Join SAS’s online petition now (http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/marine-litter/)

SAS spring cleans will be held at the following beaches:

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"Somewhere Near Tapachula" shows surfing life of orphaned children in Mexico PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 10:18

Somewhere Near Tapachula: a surfing way of life with orphaned, abused and homeless children

Somewhere Near Tapachula is the heartfelt true story of Mision Mexico, a children's refuge started Australian couple Alan and Pam Skuse. Based in Tapachula, Chiapas (on the southern coast of Mexico) this inspiring documentary focuses on Mision Mexico Boardriders Club, the unique surf community of orphaned, abused and homeless children. Directed and produced by Australian surfing filmmakers Stefan Hunt and Jonno Durrant of Surfing 50 States, the film premiers in Sydney on 25th February 2010 at Dendy Opera Quays and will tour around Australia.

For the first time the Skuses and the kids of Mision Mexico, tell their phenomenal tale of survival, love, hope and surfing. Documenting the stories of the 54 children of Mision Mexico, who have come from places of unimaginable poverty, trauma and abuse; and their experiences of healing and transformation through surfing and love. The film is a powerful lesson on the important things in life, and the power of riding waves, whether you are a surfer or not.

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Estates of Hollywood stars threaten Broad Beach in Malibu PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 11:14

Broad Beach in Malibu: still a public beach in the next years?

A $4 million seawall is going up in Malibu to protect million-dollar estates threatened by high tides and heavy surf. Local residents like Steven Spielberg, Pierce Brosnan and Goldie Hawn have all agreed to pitch in to protect their homes from beach erosion.

Currently, construction crews are hauling in approximately 70,000 tons of rock from Corona and then, one by one, the rocks are being lowered onto Broad Beach.

Ironic name, huh? In about a month, a 4,000-foot-long, 8-foot-high wall of rock will be constructed. Then the inevitable result will be - no beach.

While there is no dispute that homeowners need to protect their homes, many locals are concerned that residents are trying to keep the public off the beach. Concerned citizens are asking for a commitment from the homeowners to put sand back on the ocean-side of the rocks and restore the beach for public use.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 February 2010 11:43
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ASP - Association of Surfing Professionals
 KPWT - Kiteboard Pro World Tour
 PKRA - Professional Kiteboard Riders Association
PWA - Professional Windsurfers Association

International Windsurfing Association

IBA - International Bodyboarding Association

SURFING

Owen Wright conquers the Boost Mobile SurfSho at Bondi Beach

Sunday, 14 March 2010

article thumbnail Australian young gun Owen Wright is flying high after winning the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Boost Mobile SurfSho presented by Samsung at Bondi Beach today. The 20-year old from Lennox Head, NSW, competed against some of the biggest names in surfing, including Taj Burrow, Mick Fanning and Kelly Slater, during the three-day aerial surfing extravaganza. Owen takes home $25,000 in prize money, along with a stack of other prizes. When receiving his trophy on the SurfSho podium,...
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Evan Geiselman wins the Ron Jon SI Pro

Sunday, 14 March 2010

article thumbnail The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) North America Pro Junior Series season opener saw local Floridian Evan Geiselman (New Smyrna Beach, FL), 16, clinch the ASP Grade-3 Ron Jon SI Pro presented by Skullcandy while young Hawaiian talent Malia Manuel (Wailua, HI), 16, won the ASP Grade-2 Skullcandy Junior Pro in one-to-three foot (1 metre) surf at Florida’s iconic break of Sebastian Inlet. With qualification for the inaugural ASP World Junior Tour (WJT) on the line via this...
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KITESURFING

KPWT kiteboarders open the 2010 season in Jamaica

Sunday, 14 March 2010

article thumbnail 32 Top Professional World Kiterboarders including the 2009 World Wave Pro Champion - Jan Macros Riveras out of the Dominican Republic are all set to dominate and lay claims to the 2010 Pro World Kiteboarding Title in the first leg of the 2010 Kiteboarding Pro World Cup Tournament to be held at World famous Long Bay Surfing Beach in East Portland, Jamaica - March 25-April 2. The 10 day Jamaica Kiteboarding Tournament (JKT) will be keenly contested by the top male and female pro world...
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"Volare" is the new kiteboarding film

Wednesday, 10 March 2010

article thumbnail "Volare" is finally finished! [`Volare` is the Latin and Italian word for the verb `to fly`; adding an acute accent on the final `e` (volaré) it is also the Spanish word for `I will fly`]. Late 2009 Flysurfer teamrider Gunnar Biniasch, Flyboards shaper and Flysurfer rider Eddy Lansink travelled to Brazil with a vision in mind, to create a video about flying and riding their own style in kiteboarding. During this project Toby Brauer, the founder of Kiteforum joined them in their quest to...
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WINDSURFING

The World Festival on the Beach is set to Mondello

Sunday, 14 March 2010

article thumbnail The 25th edition of the famous World Festival on the Beach will take place in Mondello, Sicily, from 15th to 23rd May 2010. This year's event includes two Team Racing Championships and the Sicily Grand Prix. Team Racing, as an event for windsurfers, took place in Mondello for the first time last year with the RSX Open European Team Racing Championships. For 2010 the event has been strengthened to include a championship for Techno 293 sailors. Entry is limited to sixteen (RSX) and eight...
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Riders enjoy two meter waves in the Fuerteventura Wave Classic

Friday, 12 March 2010

article thumbnail According to the forecast, we thought today wouldn't be a good day, but when we woke up this morning, it was already quite windy in Corralejo. The organization went around the North Shore of the island to check where the conditions could be suitable to compete and surprisingly, it was looking very nice at La Caleta once again. Skipper's meeting was a bit late : at 11:00, but once on-site everyone rushed and was quickly ready to go on the water.
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BODYBOARDING

Matt Lackey signs with new brand Attica Wetsuits

Wednesday, 10 March 2010

article thumbnail Attica Wetsuits welcomes Matt Lackey as our 1st official rider to sign with the label. Attica is a culmination of 2 ½ years of testing cuts and materials before its release May 2010. Attica’s vision is a dark edge combined with bold logos, solid colours, epic cuts and durable quality materials. This is what will set us apart and add strength to our product. More information will be released shortly. In the meantime, keep your eyes on www.atticawetsuits.com SOURCE: Attica Wetsuits
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The Cape Classic will be the first "green" bodyboarding competition

Sunday, 07 March 2010

article thumbnail The Cape Classic is Cape Town's premium Bodyboarding event. It will be the first "Green" Bodyboarding event of its kind in the world. It is the start of the national tour that is governed by the South African Bodyboarding Association (SABA) and the event will be held over the weekend of 20-22 March 2010. The venue will be a roaming venue to secure the best possible conditions for the competitors. This year WPBA has chosen to step up their focus on creating awareness of the state of our...
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