SURFING RUMORS & GOSSIP

Surf champ Slater to the defense

Eleven time world surfing champion Kelly Slater says he may travel to Chicago to attend the court hearing of a local surfer who police arrested this week for ... surfing. Rex Flodstrom, 40, was arrested Tuesday for catching small, freezing waves at Oak Street Beach in Chicago, a beach on Lake Michigan where city officials have decreed that surfing is illegal, myFOXchicago.com reported...
Via Fox Sports  |  22 days ago

QUIKSILVER & KELLY SLATER TEAM UP TO LAUNCH VSTR CLOTHING LINE

Kelly Slater’s skills on the waves are unmatched, as evident in the 11 ASP world titles under his belt. A lifestyle that focuses on surfing and traveling has now sparked a new venture for the surfing champ. Though fashion is not his forte, Slater is diving into the world of sportswear design. Similar to fellow surfer, Dane Reynolds, he has teamed up with his longtime sponsor...
Via A Glam Slam  |  January 09, 2012

World Champion Surfer Stephanie Gilmore (Lots of Pictures)

If you saw the ESPN Magazine Body Issue, I’m sure you noticed the YOWZA picture of four time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore. In case you missed it, I included it here after the jump. You can thanks me later. The 23 year old, 5’10″ 147 pound native New South Wales, Australia is um, kind of accomplished in her sport. And um, kind of attractive. Wow! huh...
Via The Sports Bank  |  October 22, 2011
HIGH FLYER

Video: Shark jumps over surfer

This video is exactly what it sounds like. As someone who finds himself in the ocean from time to time, this scares the crap out of me. Click here to view the embedded video. via Deadspin Link to original article: Shark Jumps Over Surfer [VIDEO] Article found on: Cosby Sweaters
Via Cosby Sweaters  |  June 26, 2011
RIP

Champion Surfer Andy Irons Dies

Sad news out of the surfing world as three-time world champion Andy Irons has died from reportedly from dengue fever. He was 32.

Via Cosby Sweaters  |  November 02, 2010

Fantasy Surfer: Jeffreys Bay Recap

After the J Bay contest, I am in 659th place out of 15,164 active players. My line up for the contest changed a bit from my initial line up and unfortunately most of my team under performed. My team for the contest was Jordy Smith, Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Taylor Knox, Andy Irons, Nate Yeomans, Timmy Reyes and Dale Staples. Going into the contest, I thought this line up would...
Via The Fantasy Fix  |  August 05, 2010
WHO NEEDS A BIGGER BOAT?

Surfer Comes to Blows With Great White & Wins

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching the Jaws movie series, it’s that unless you’re Roy Scheider, which I am not, great white sharks are not to be trifled with. I mean, just look at that picture–no natural enemies, a mouth full of razor sharp teeth, and the ability to fly. Which is why surfer Michael Bedford should consider himself the luckiest...
Via The Last Angry Fan  |  June 07, 2010

‘Drifter’ Machado resurfaces for Cardiff expo, film

This weekend, an event called The Rob Machado Surf Experience will take place at Seaside Reef. The event, an offshoot of the dormant Rob Machado Surf Classic, which was held at Cardiff Reef, is in many ways a homecoming for San Diego's most iconic surfer of the past two decades.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  September 21, 2009

Video: Surfing At Penn State

When we say surfing at Penn State, we mean a makeshift slip ?n slide made up of tailgating tarps pieced together down a steep hill. Make sure to catch the end where a guy stands on the back of a sliding tailgater and uses him as a surfboard all the way down. Impressive.
Via Tailgating Ideas  |  December 30, 2008

Adam Scott Hurt Surfing

Aussie Adam Scott will miss the Australian PGA Championship after injuring himself surfing.
Via oobgolf  |  December 03, 2008

Tour de France Training Apparently Includes Surfing

If you follow Lance's Twitter account, you'd know that yesterday he gave an interview to the AP confirming his plans to race in the 2009 Tour de France, and then 3 hours later he went surfing. Since when did surfing become part of the Tour de France training regimen? Lance, get on your bike [...]
Via Sports Crackle Pop  |  December 02, 2008

Surfers Unite for Charity: Liquid Nation Ball

LIQUID LOVE On September 5, professional surfers and surf industry executives will converge at the annual Liquid Nation Ball - a charity fundraiser benefiting social and humanitarian organizations. This years 'humanitarian of the year' award will be given to Dr. Dave Jenkins, who founded SurfAid International.
Via Athlebrities  |  August 27, 2008

Extreme Windsurfing

Tropical Storm Fay makes windsurfing extra fun! Video
Via Sports Crackle Pop  |  August 19, 2008

Manhattan Beach surf trip

I went to Southern California this past weekend to celebrate my 30th birthday. Dirty 30. Manhattan Beach. Big ups to Cyrus and Carrie for letting me crash on their couch for three or four days. We watched the Olympics (congratulations, Phelps) but mostly we drank and ate and drank some more. Occasionally Carrie and I surfed. Cyrus was recovering from a brutal long-boarding accident...
Via Hard for the Yard  |  August 18, 2008

Shiny new toys

There was word out there of a bar out in Mission Beach with an outdoor, artificial wave pool with surfers and all. Not only did this place exist, it was an awesome experience.
Via Nittany White Out  |  May 15, 2008

Agent Spotlight: Blair Marlin

Growing up as a competitive surfer since the age of 11, Blair Marlin (left) has a longstanding relationship with the surfing industry. After retiring from competitive surfing, Marlin went on to co-found Transworld Surf, where he was the magazine's Assistant Editor, before moving on to DC Shoes as a Surf, Moto and Music Team Manager. Nearly two years ago, however, Marlin switched...
Via The Sports Agent Blog  |  April 30, 2008

Mavericks 2008

The 2008 contest is over, and the champion is California native Greg Long. The purse of $75k was awarded to him, but this year came with a twist. When out in the water, the guys in the final heat agreed to split the winnings, no matter who pulled it off. So Long took $30k for his 40+ ft wave.
Via Mavericks Surf  |  January 14, 2008
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