The Latest Happenings▣ GLOBAL WARMING TURNING ARCTIC INTO0 Comments added to this post
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The Transpolar Drift, one of the Arctic's most powerful currents and a key disperser of pollutants, is likely to disappear due to climate change. If this occurs the Arctic Ocean will likely become a "stagnant, polluted soup." Along with the Beaufort Gyre, the Transpolar Drift keeps Arctic waters continuously mixed and helps keep pollution from lingering too long. Right now most pollutants, including petroleum residue, pesticide and nuclear fallout, are washed out into the north Atlantic by the Transpolar Drift... but those conditions could be a thing of the past way too soon.
▣ Surfboard repair - a few tips0 Comments added to this post
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Repairing Your Surfboard New Surfboards New surfboards have a hopeful look to them when they are all lined up in a shop. Like they can’t wait to hit the water. Their gleaming beauty is a real work of art.
▣ Bodyboarding0 Comments added to this post
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Fastest Growing Water Sport If you are new to the sport of bodyboarding, you’re about to get hooked on the fastest-growing water sport in the world. If you are an experienced bodyboarder, you know what I mean. What could be more fun than grabbing your bodyboard and heading for the ocean? Not many things even come close.
▣ Beluga whale saves diver0 Comments added to this post
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▣ Fin characteristics2 Comments added to this post
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The template of the fin is the outline shape of the fin, which includes base, depth, area and sweep. The base of the fins is the length of the fin where it meets the board. ▣ Oil Spill0 Comments added to this post
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So How long is it going to take to clean this one up - Will it be another Exxon Valdez where years go by before people affected are provided any relief from this stupid devastation? Check out the aricle from Surfrider about the latest spill in Queensland. If they can't prevent accidents on tankers, how are they going to prevent accidents on off-shore oil rigs? ▣ Understanding surfboard fin characteristics0 Comments added to this post
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The depth of the find is the amount of the fin that penetrates the water from the base ▣ Fin Information0 Comments added to this post
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There are many different characteristics of surfboard fins. Each blog on fin information will provide diagrams and information on most of the characteristics, all of which affect surfing performance. ▣ Understanding surfboard fins1 Comment added to this post
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The plan in this series is to provide information on surfboard fins and why changing things up occasionally is good for surfing development, even if you are ancient like me. By changing your fins, you'll find that your board will re-act differently to all sorts of conditions. You'll also find that you will be able to do certain things with one type of fin or fin position that maybe you weren't able to do before. It's all about taking your surfing to the next level and most of all having fun. The information to follow will discuss different types of fins, why and when to use them and what the possible impact will be on your surfing. The following information comes from my own experience, knowledge and mostly from techinical information paraphrased from FCS Fins. The first section will be on Fin Selection Guidelines ▣ Hot young women pros - Surfline story0 Comments added to this post
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There are a lot of good young women surfers out there - including Savannah, who rides for Strive. Check out the photos and the story on surfline. The link isbelow. ▣ Trestles0 Comments added to this post
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I received this information from Surfrider foundation - thought I would share it. ▣ Celebrate Day without a plastic Bag day0 Comments added to this post
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There's a lot of conversation, particularly from Surfrider and other environmental group about the use of single use plastic bags - there is no debating about what they do to the evironment, not just bags but plastic bottles. Today has been designated by Surfrider and other groups as Celebrate a day without a bag ( plastic in particular) Check out the article from Surfrider as well as the links for more information. I've done my part by buying re-usable bags from the supermarket. Join in.
Also plastic bottles are a huge issue -15,000,000 yea that's millions - plastic bottles are purchased in the US everyday, and only 25% are recycled. I stopped buying plastic bottles, and bought a filter for my faucet. The water tastes great, and I feel better about the fact that I'm not adding to those 15million bottles. ▣ Surfrider Foundation Position on off-shore drilling0 Comments added to this post
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SURFRIDER FOUNDATION OPPOSES EFFORTS TO LIFT THE OFFSHORE OIL MORATORIUM ▣ Off-shore drilling0 Comments added to this post
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There's been a lot of press out there about off-shore drilling, its implications and long-term impact on our coastlines. The Surfrider Foundation is totally opposed to off-shore drilling. I agree with Surfrider, especially when I remember walking on the beaches in Rhode Island as a kid and getting black gunk on my feet and seeing dead birds and fish covered in coal black oil as thick as tar. I remember the beaches being closed for half the summer, which was just an inconvenience, but the effects on the marine life were devistating. I will reprint Surfrider's last article on their position on off-shore drilling. I'd love to hear some other opinions - maybe if enough people voice an opposition, I can forward on to Surfrider to help with leglislation against off-shore drilling. Bill - Owner, East Coast Surf Products "A portion of everything we sell is given to the Surfrider Foundation" |
Yang Yun, a woman who was taking part in a free-diving contest at Polar Land has a beluga whale to thank for saving her life! "Mila" the whale came to her rescue when Yun's legs became paralyzed from cramping and pushed her to the surface with her nose