by The Editors on May 16, 2013
Hitchhiker Kai a.k.a. Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, the “home free” surfer who described himself as “straight out of Dogtown” after saving a woman’s life when the man whose car he was riding in purposely began ramming people with his car, has reportedly been arrested for murder of a New Jersey lawyer, according to a story on NBC News.
Officials believe McGillvary, 24, killed Joseph Galfy, who was found in his Clark, N.J. home on Monday, dead of blunt force trauma. Prosecutors say Galfy met McGillvary in Times Square Saturday night, and brought him back to his house to spend the night. . . They say they believe the two men had a sexual encounter.
McGillvary posted on his facebook page that he woke up in a stranger’s house “realizing that someone had drugged, raped” him. And then asked, “What would you do?” Well, not going home with a New Jersey lawyer would be a good start. But we don’t know the life Kai lives. Either way, it would seem he’s up for the celebrity trial of the summer.
[Link: NBC News]
by The Editors on May 11, 2013
Australian Tyler Wright took the Colgate Plax Girls Rio Pro over Sally Fitzgibbons today (May 11, 2013) and jumped into the lead of the 2013 ASP World Title race ahead of Carissa Moore. Not a bad day in Brazil for the 19 year old.
“This feels pretty good,” Wright said. “This whole event has been stepping stones for me. I started off a bit shaky and this is my first even where my family is not here with me. Brooke Farris was here looking after me and thanks to everyone for all of their support. After I lost that Round 3 heat I just wanted to catch waves and I stayed busy from then on. It’s just the way it worked out. I just love catching waves. I just kept building and building and I wouldn’t want it any other way. This is just fantastic to come to Rio, I love it.”
For the official word from the ASP follow the jump.
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by The Editors on May 9, 2013
This morning (May 9. 2013), while the ASP pros were paddling out at Barra Da Tijuca, Brazil for round one of the Billabong Rio Pro we were stuck trying to figure out the time zone changes and didn’t catch much of round one. But it sounds like it was a pretty challenging day, even for Kelly Slater.
“I saw a bunch of good waves down the beach and just kept that to myself,” Slater said. “You can take off on that foam ball out the back on the reef and get one or two turns and you’ve already got as good a score as you can get on some of the ones on the right side of the scaffolding. Most of the waves this morning have been closeouts, but I figured at some point today it’s going to get good. There were some unbelievable barrels down the beach.”
All of the favorites, except for Taj Burrow, made it through round one and directly into rouund 3. For full results and the round 2 match-ups, follow the jump.
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by The Editors on May 9, 2013
A 36-year-old French surfer who was spending his honeymoon on Reunion Island was attacked and killed by a shark, according to a story on Sky.com.
The 36-year-old French national was in the sea just off the popular beach of Brisants de Saint-Gilles on the west of the island when a shark charged at him twice, prompting a nearby swimmer to raise the alarm when he saw blood on the water, the local prefecture said. . . Lifeguards jumped in the water to fetch the victim, who had lost a lot of blood and was in cardiac and respiratory arrest. They brought him back to the beach but were unable to revive him.
The man’s new bride is reportedly being treated for shock. This is the third person to die from a shark attack on Reunion Island in the last two years. Our thoughts are with the man’s wife, their families and friends.
[Link: Sky.com]
by The Editors on May 8, 2013
Hard to believe it’s taken until 2013 for an action eyewear company to make sunglasses that don’t sink to the bottom of the ocean the second they get fumbled, but that’s exactly what Dragon’s new H20 line is all about.
“The Floatable sunglasses are super functional for me and my friends,” says Shane Dorian. “For people who spend essentially half their lives around the ocean surfing, fishing, boating, stand up paddling or anything else that’s active, knowing you won’t lose your favorite pair of shades if you drop them into the water is key.”
Yes, it is. With these glasses and his inflatable Billabong wetsuit Mr. Dorian is in danger of drifting right out into space. For the official word from Dragon follow the jump.
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by The Editors on May 8, 2013
On May 11, 2013 The Surfing Heritage And Culture Center in San Clemente, California is hosting an auction of vintage surfboards and memorabilia at the OC Fair & Events Center, including what may be the first book on surfing ever published, The Surf Riders of Hawaii, which organizers say could sell for more than $25,000.
In addition there are 200 silent auction lots available, plus live music by Tower7, Mattson2, Ray Barbee, and Tom Curren. Keith Malloy will be showing his body surfing epic “Come Hell Or High Water”. Also on tap are Antique Roadshow style surfboard & surf collectable appraisals, book signings, raffles, classic cars, food, libations, and the Calfornia Gold Art Wall with representation from over 75 artists.
Readers over 40 who think dressing up means wearing a Hawaiian print shirt and their “good slippas” will be right at home on Saturday, May 11, 2013. For the official word on the auction and the day’s events, follow the jump.
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by The Editors on May 6, 2013
Michael Adler, a 15-year-old surfer from Fort Lauderdale, Florida is kind of glad he was bitten by a shark while surfing in Melbourne on Saturday, May 4, 2013, according to Fox News. There were 20 holes in the top of his foot, but that’s not the important part.
Adler says he is eager to surf again, despite the attack. . . “Now I know I’m not gonna get bit again so I’m not scared,” he told WSVN. “I mean, how many people get bitten by a shark, twice?”
You mean aside from Florida surfers who say they’re never going to get bit again, Michael?
[Link: Fox News]
by The Editors on May 6, 2013
The United States Marine Corp is not stoked on some Surfrider Foundation members recent nomination of Trestles for an official listing on the National Register of Historic Places, according to a story on Time.com. The listing would help protect the beach against the toll road that the Transportation Corridor Agencies seems dead set on placing above the iconic surf spot.
The Marines believe that designating a Trestles Historic District would lead to consultations and negotiations with surfers and their government allies that would inevitably complicate and delay needed training. They also see it as a kick in the teeth, given all that the corps has done to take care of the beach over the past 70 years. “We object to subjecting our activities, which have not been so regulated over the years, to regulation of an area that exists as it does today primarily due to our Marine Corps’ presence and mission,” says Stanley Norquist, a top Marine environmentalist at Pendleton.
Maybe the Marines could just make sure the toll road doesn’t go in and everyone would be happy. We’re pretty sure that’s ground they could hold for years. . .
[Link: Time Magazine]
by The Editors on May 6, 2013
The world’s best big wave warriors gathered at The Grove in Anaheim, California on Friday night, May 3, 2013 for the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards Ceremony. The 2013 Big Wave Award and Paddle In Awards both went to Santa Cruz, California’s Shawn Dollar.
“Is this really happening? Are we really paddling into waves bigger than what we used to tow?” exclaimed Dollar. “It’s surreal, it’s such an honor. This is what I’m passionate about, I’m as big a fan as anyone – to be the guy that set the record? Phenomenal. Stoked. Over the moon. 61 feet? It’s hard to put numbers on those things, but it was the biggest wave I’ve ever seen in my life,” said Dollar.
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by The Editors on May 3, 2013
ASP World Champ Joel Parkinson is hitting up school kids with the Surfaid message as the organizations newest schools program ambassador.
Parkinson, 32, addressed an assembly of enthralled students [at Sydney’s Barrenjoey High] before joining a classroom group for a SurfAid lesson on geography. ‘Parko’ was the first at his table to find Bali on the map. “I used to love geography – it was my favorite subject,” he said. . . Parkinson said he was stoked when SurfAid asked him to be an ambassador. “It’s a huge honor, especially for something that does so much good. It was a no-brainer for me to jump on board. I want to raise awareness around the world as much as I can and show the world what SurfAid do.”
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Hitchhiker Kai a.k.a. Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, the “home free” surfer who described himself as “straight out of Dogtown” after saving a woman’s life when the man whose car he was riding in purposely began ramming people with his car, has reportedly been arrested for murder of a New Jersey lawyer, according to a story on NBC News.
