Young great white sharks possible culprit in fatal Fla. shark attack on kiteboard surfer, researcher says

STUART — The research scientist who matched tiger shark teeth to bite wounds during an autopsy of the Treasure Coast’s only other shark fatality says young great white sharks — the fish of ‘Jaws’Kiteboard surfer, Stephen Howard Schafer, 38, of Stuart was attacked by sharks notoriety — are among suspects in Wednesday’s fatal attack off Stuart’s coast.

A 38-year-old kiteboard surfer, Stephen Howard Schafer, 38, of Stuart was attacked by sharks Wednesday afternoon and died from his injuries, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

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Sunset Beach Pro – Stand Up Paddle Contest

Sunset Beach Pro – Stand Up Paddle Contest Day 2: Big Wednesday
By: Waterman League
Thursday, 11 February 2010

Big Wednesday…..the day was certainly true to the forecast, as we were greeted by 12 – 15 ft solid west swell this morning at Sunset Beach for the 2nd day of the Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Red Nose, the first stop on the Stand Up World Tour for 2010. Stand Up World Tour officials monitored the conditions from daybreak until the judges meeting to assess the viability of putting the athletes out there in what was definitely ridable, but, without doubt, extremely challenging conditions.After consulting the advisory board and the riders committee, it was decided to go for it: the goal with the Stand Up World Tour is to showcase the outer limits of the sport and the most visually dynamic and exciting action possible….what… Read the rest

Legends Step Up To The Planer For The 3rd Annual Florida Shape Off At Surf Expo

Where the shapers and movers of the surfing industry go head to head


Picture from the 1st shape off in 2008-Paul Eaton, Greg Noll and Juan Rodriguez

The Florida Shape Off is a contest that promotes the art of surfboard shaping and the “true heroes” of surfing, the shapers.This exhibition takes place once a year at the Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida.

Six outstanding shapers are invited to show off their skills by replicating a pre-selected model board from a rough blank in two hours. The winner gets the awesome Shape Off trophy for one year, the esteem from the surfing community and all contestants get the pure fun of competing with the best.3rd Annual Shape Off: The Legends of the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame

We are stoked to bring back legendary names such as Dick Catri, Matt Kechele, Claude Codgen and Phil Salick.… Read the rest

Brazil Wins the Gold Medal in the Air Show and Aloha Cup

Brazil Wins the Gold Medal in the Air Show and Aloha Cup

The 1st South American Beach Games surfing competition came to an end with a great performance of the Brazilian Team, winning three out of four gold medals

1st South American Beach Games
Punta del Este, Uruguay
December 13, 2009

The Surfing competition of the 1st South American Beach Games came to an end today, Sunday, December 13, in a true Olympic spirit. The winners’ flags waved at the podium and the gold medal country anthems were played. It was a great surfing day, with waves reaching six-foot with good conditions.

The Brazilian Team was the standout, winning the gold in the two divisions held today: Aloha Cup and Air Show, achieving with this, three out of the four gold medals in contention of the entire surfing competition.Gabriel Medina (BRA) posted the highest scores in the Air Show qualification heats and went to the final as the man to beat.… Read the rest

THE SURFERS MAKING TOMORROW’S HISTORY, TODAY IN HISTORIC REVOLCADERO

3rd. REVOLCADERO HISTORICO 2009.
THE SURFERS MAKING TOMORROW’S HISTORY, TODAY IN HISTORIC REVOLCADERO.


Acapulco presented good sized waves for these events.
Witt the first rays of Saturday 24 October we reached the beach and realized
wallow welcome already surfing and practicing, knowing the wave, the contenders
for the annual event that takes place in Acapulco Historical Revolcadero space
for children, girls who surf, ages 6 to 17 years, future prospects that represent
the surf in different competitions.
24 and 25 October was the date for the completion of this feast of cohabitation
and child and youth competition, competitors from Nayarit, Mexico City, Oaxaca,
Zihuatanejo and Acapulco, arrived early to participate in this event is a classic
within the community and national surfer.


For some children this was their first event and were super excited to participate,
it was their first look at competition, you could see his desire and rookies,
his grace, his impetus for taking the wave and achieve stand, walk, feel supported
by their parents or family and also why not the audience with loud cheers, which
acknowledged the efforts of these young and small, his grace that characterizes
this stage, there they were playing surf, aided by an adult of course, who helped
to catch the wave, they and they changed the cars, dolls, a surfboard, children
are extreme, no progress last year now that Cesar Molina was the revelation
last year with only 5 years, this edition achievement the second site and was
honored with a surfboard to keep practicing, Pereira Yone like a girl who broke
through children and achievement in fourth place.… Read the rest