Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Photo of the Week
Within a week Hawaii's most known surf spot Pipeline has gone from flat conditions to waves reaching up to 15 feet! This is perfect conditions from the contests to come...
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Check out this clip from REEF's new movie: From Cancer to Capricorn, The Path of the Modern Gypsy
Reef's surf movie can be described in two words. Grom central. This movie focuses on the younger guys who travel the world in search of the perfect wave. Get this movie while it's still in the surf shops, if this doesn't make you want to travel I don't know what will!
Click the link below to see some clips!
http://www.surfline.com/video/video_player/promo-player.cfm?id=48775&slintcid=PB-REEFMOVIE&slcmpname=PROMOBOX-REEFMOVIE-GYPSY
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Photo of the Week
Kelly Slater celebrates his tenth world title! The title was secured after the event in Puerto Rico where Slater made surfing history and is the first ever to win ten world titles. While receiving the award he stated "If it wasn't for Andy, I wouldn't be here right now," Kelly was one of Andy Irons very good friend who always supported him. Slater also said, "I'd give this title away in a second if Andy could come back. He was one of the last people I saw in Portugal; he hugged me and said 'I want you to win this thing.'' It is obvoius to see how he is a true hero. Congrats Kelly!
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
A Sad and Shocking Day for the Surf World: RIP Andy Irons
Andy Irons aka Kauai's favorite son has died at age 32. The three-time world champion was one of the most recognizable faces in the surfing world and his death was not only surprising but very sad to his family, friends, fellow surfers, loving sponsors and myself among many other fans.
It was reported that Andy died from Dengue Fever which was obtained while competing in the Rip Curl Pro Search in Puerto Rico. Irons was headed back to his hometown in Hawaii from Puerto Rico because he was unable to continue the surf event. He was unable to board his layover flight from Dallas to Kauai due to the illness and was found dead in his hotel room early Tuesday morning. His family told doctors and officials that he was severely dehydrated and barely able to stand before he tried to attend the flight home.
Dengue fever is known as "breakbone" fever because of how painful it really is. The illness can be obtained from mosquito's and have symptoms including high fever, severe headache, and pain in joints, bones and muscles. All of the following signs gave friends and family members the indication that something wasn't right and Andy immediately pulled out of the surf contest. He was treated immediately but this rapid moving fever got to the best of him.
Andy will always be remembered not only as a surfing champion and legend but also as a great son, brother and husband. His pregnant wife is mourning with the Irons family as thousands are continuing to support them for their lose. Andy's family members have asked to respect their families privacy as well as thanking everyone for their support during this difficult time. Andy Irons' courageous style of surfing will always be cherished and never forgotten. Rest in Peace bro. Mahalo.
It was reported that Andy died from Dengue Fever which was obtained while competing in the Rip Curl Pro Search in Puerto Rico. Irons was headed back to his hometown in Hawaii from Puerto Rico because he was unable to continue the surf event. He was unable to board his layover flight from Dallas to Kauai due to the illness and was found dead in his hotel room early Tuesday morning. His family told doctors and officials that he was severely dehydrated and barely able to stand before he tried to attend the flight home.
Dengue fever is known as "breakbone" fever because of how painful it really is. The illness can be obtained from mosquito's and have symptoms including high fever, severe headache, and pain in joints, bones and muscles. All of the following signs gave friends and family members the indication that something wasn't right and Andy immediately pulled out of the surf contest. He was treated immediately but this rapid moving fever got to the best of him.
Andy will always be remembered not only as a surfing champion and legend but also as a great son, brother and husband. His pregnant wife is mourning with the Irons family as thousands are continuing to support them for their lose. Andy's family members have asked to respect their families privacy as well as thanking everyone for their support during this difficult time. Andy Irons' courageous style of surfing will always be cherished and never forgotten. Rest in Peace bro. Mahalo.
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Photo of the Week
Todos Santos is an Island located a few miles off of the Baja Peninsula, Mexico. This big wave producing surf spot is also known as a surfers burial ground which can hold waves as big as 50ft. Surfers can rally test to see how big their balls are because they're not alone out there. That's right, it's not uncommon to see a few sets of shark fins swimming alongside those waves!
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Destination Baja: Scorpion Bay, Mexico

Being a surfer who loves to travel I have always heard and seen surfing videos of surfers riding perfect waves in Mexico. The word perfect was an extreme understatement as soon as I researched surfing in Scorpion Bay, Baja after my uncle told me about it. I had hundreds of questions to ask after I saw pictures online and I honestly think I overwhelmed him a little bit.

After googling some pictures or even going on to YouTube to see real footage of the waves, I'm sure you will be as hooked as I was. Scorpion Bay has also been written about and feautured In Men's Health Magazine in the top 20 places to go in your lifetime as well as various traveling and surfing magazines. So after you do a little bit of research get your surfing buds together and plan the trip. In the words of my uncle, "It was an amazing place to go!"
Interested in going on a surf trip to Scorpion Bay? Check out this link below!
http://www.scorpionbay.net/index.php
Interested in going on a surf trip to Scorpion Bay? Check out this link below!
http://www.scorpionbay.net/index.php
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