Before I Fall Asleep, And Fall Face Forward Into My Keyboard. I Better Say,

"Have a great weekend!"

Wave Of The Day.

If The Waves Don't Come To You.

You must go to them.

Waiting For Waves.

Wahine on a bike.
From the "Surfing Transformed" series.

Have A Great Weekend.

Try, oh, try to get out onto or into the water this weekend.
I'm out of here.

Wave Of The Day.

The swell comes in down in Cabo.
Via Surfline.

Friday Flyover.

Nothing like buzzing the beach.

Wednesday Wipeout!

Somewhere in the 808 area code.

Speaking About The Lineup.

Did you guys read about the 9 diseases you can get at the beach and ocean? The Commander is concerned for your well being. I think he would like you to take the Dog's advice and head for the slopes instead of the surf. He really, really is concerned.

location: mavericks

9 Diseases You Can Get At The Beach And Ocean.

Hepatitis: a problem for surfers due to the improper disposal of red waste, a hazardous waste, such as syringes. The disease can be spread in the nation’s waters through needle and blood pollution.

Enteric Bacteria: it is transported by storm water and sewage run-off; the beaches become contaminated with fecal pollution, known as enterococci. The bacteria contaminates the intestinal tracts of humans and animals.

Legionnaire’s disease: a respiratory illness that grows in warm waters; it’s a form of pneumonia and is contracted when one inhales mist or vapor that is contaminated with the bacteria; it causes high fever, muscle aches and coughing.

Oil Spill Related Illnesses: dermatitis and other skin infections can be contracted following dermal contact with oil or dispersants.

Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa): an infection of the external auditory canal that is often contracted during the summer in humid environments; disturbs the skin’s ability to serve as a barrier.

Gastroenteritis: cause diarrhea, which can be contracted from cryptosporidium, giardia, shigella, e.coli and norovirus.

Swimmer’s Itch (Schistosome cercarial dermatitis): an itchy rash that is caused by parasites; trematode parasites move from host to host.

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): also called Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye infections that can be contracted in water; irritates the eyes causing people to touch the affected area, spreading the infection; often people wear contact lenses at the beach, which harbors the bacteria.

MRSA: present in sub-tropical waters; spreads from one body to another through water and is washed into the ocean where the bacteria can infect populations of beachgoers.

(Source: surfertoday.com)

The Green Door.

From my "Surfing Transformed" series.

Big Wave.

Benjamin Sanchis of Hossegor, France tows into a monster at Belharra Reef in the Basque Country. An Entry in the 2011 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards. Video by Julien Roulland. For more info see www.BillabongXXL.com

Be Stoked On My Stoked!

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_81fMlXOdl8&fs=1&hl=en_US]An English accountant goes surfing.

Surfing On Wood.

Just say no to boards made in Chinese factories.
Support your local shaper or build your own board.

Surfing Photo Of The Day.

Pure joy!
Hey Miguel, no wetsuit brah! I told you that I'm a baby.

The Fatal Shore.

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The Fatal Shore from Simon Treweek on Vimeo.

Filmed and Edited for Chasing Monsters by Simon Treweek
chasingmonsters.com

Music:
Fresien Winds by Maidens IV
maidensmusic.com
No Need for Lovers by Sugar Army
sugararmy.com.au

Riders in Order
James Hollmer-Cross
Tyler Hollmer-Cross
James McKean
Martin Paradisis
Rudi Schwartz
Mikey Brennan

Inspired by Mickey Smith and ASL issue 132
Via The Surfer's Path

I'm Such A Baby.

There's no way I would go out into frozen water.
I'm a human being, and human beings are tropical creatures.

Dedicated (Crazy) surfer: Anthony Stephenson.

Dreaming Of Summer.....In Hossegor.

http://video.mpora.com/ep/afJzHCZ1X/
More Surfing Videos

Did Someone Mention Swimsuits?

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Surfing Magazine Swimsuit Issue 2011 Teaser from Victor Pakpour on Vimeo.

Surfing Photo Of The Day.

Body surfing versus stick surfing.