VIDEO: Surfers Oblivious to Huge Shark Circling in the Depths Below [arve url="https://youtu.be/DAGiplGPqZo"] SwellBrains | June 25, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
VIDEO: Man Catches Shark With Bare Hands on Delaware Beach A swimmer was caught on camera this weekend catching a shark with his bare hands at Cape Henlopen State Park Beach in Delaware. FOX is reporting that the man has professional training and was trying to remove a hook from the shark’s jaw. It is illegal in Delaware to fish for sharks – and if you do catch them, you are […] SwellBrains | June 24, 2020 0 Comments
Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Mexico This Morning, Tsunami Warning Issued People living on the Pacific Coast of southern Mexico awoke to the earth trembling this morning, followed by a startling tsunami warning after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit in the state of Oaxaca. That’ll get you out of bed. Fox News reports that the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 and struck at 11:29 a.m. […] Surf SwellBrains | June 23, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Bodysurfing Some of the World’s Biggest Waves [arve url="https://youtu.be/uyDA_TSNoyI"] SwellBrains | June 22, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
VIDEO: Mickey Smith — Dark Side of the Lens [arve url="https://youtu.be/VUZV38jJL40"] SwellBrains | June 19, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
VIDEO: 12-Foot Great White Shark Filmed Circling Kayaker off Monterey Bay, CA Same Day Surfer Was Killed A 12 foot Great White Shark peacefully investigates a kayaker in the Monterey Bay hours after a fatal shark attack on 5/9/2020. This is not the same shark involved in the attack. Related: UPDATE: Surfer Killed in Shark Attack in Santa Cruz County, CA Ran Local Surf Business Surf SwellBrains | May 16, 2020 1 Comment
5 Experienced Surfers Killed in Rough, Foamy Seas Off Coast of Netherlands The Dutch surf community is in mourning following the tragedy on Monday that claimed the lives of five experienced surfers. Related: UPDATE: Surfer Killed in Shark Attack in Santa Cruz County, CA Ran Local Surf Business At least five surfers are known to have died at Scheveningen beach, 30-miles from Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. The group ventured out during a […] Surf SwellBrains | May 13, 2020 0 Comments
UPDATE: Surfer Killed in Shark Attack in Santa Cruz County, CA Ran Local Surf Business The 26-year-old man killed in a shark attack off the coast of California on Saturday was a well-known surfer in the area and had a business shaping surfboards. His death is the first shark fatality in Northern California in over 15-years. Ben Kelly, a former Vanguard University in Orange County student, died after a shark attack on Saturday while surfing at […] Surf SwellBrains | May 12, 2020 2 Comments
Surfer Survives Shark Attack in Australia by Punching Creature Twice in the Face [arve url="https://youtu.be/E-U6UCRIq5o"] SwellBrains | May 11, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Los Angeles County, CA Will Reopen Beaches on Wednesday Officials in Los Angeles County revealed they may begin to reopen beaches as early as Wednesday morning this week, albeit with strict restrictions in place. Beaches were ordered closed on May 1st following a weekend in which tens of thousands of people descended on Newport Beach in Orange County, south of Los Angeles, and beaches in Ventura County, north of LA. […] Surf SwellBrains | May 11, 2020 0 Comments
California Governor Allows Beaches to Reopen | Active Use Only During Specific Weekday Times California Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration has approved plans to reopen Orange County beaches after he shut them down last week to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Two cities had threatened lawsuits against the Governor, and a number of protests were held at beaches against the order. Related: 2 Californian Beach Cities Vote For Legal Action Against Governor for Closing Beaches Gov […] Surf SwellBrains | May 7, 2020 1 Comment
World Surf League Postpones/Cancels All Events Through July | Announces New ‘World Title Surf-Off’ Format for 2021 Due to the continued evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Surf League (WSL) is postponing or canceling all events, at all levels of competition, through the end of June. The WSL will continue to monitor the situation and make the next call in early June. “Where and when we will run this year is still very much an open […] Surf SwellBrains | May 2, 2020 0 Comments
2 Californian Beach Cities Vote For Legal Action Against Governor for Closing Beaches Two Southern California beach cities have voted to file an injunction against Governor Gavin Newsom’s order to close all beaches in Orange County. The order followed a weekend in which tens of thousands of people descended on Newport Beach in Orange County, south of Los Angeles, and beaches in Ventura County, north of LA. Newsom called this an example of “what […] SwellBrains | May 1, 2020 1 Comment
Governor of California Will Today Order All Beaches and State Parks Closed A memo sent to Californian police chiefs reveals that California Governor Gavin Newsom will announce today that he will order all beaches and state parks closed starting Friday, May 1st after people flocked to beaches during the weekend heatwave despite his social distancing order. After the well-publicized media coverage of overcrowded beaches this past weekend, in violation of Governor Newsom’s Shelter in […] Surf SwellBrains | April 30, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Cool Footage of Surfer Riding Bioluminescent Waves in San Diego, CA [arve url="https://youtu.be/QTjg12km2Nk"] SwellBrains | April 29, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Heatwave Draws Over 50,000 People to Californian Beaches Despite Stay-at-Home Measures A heatwave encouraged an estimated 50,000 people to descend on beaches in California, despite stay-at-home and social distancing measures still being in place. Related: Civil Disobedience: Town Mayor Comments on Video of Lone Surfer Running from Law Enforcement on California Beach Thousands flocked to Newport Beach and Huntington Beach on Friday and Saturday. Police in Pacific Grove closed the Lovers Point […] SwellBrains | April 27, 2020 0 Comments
San Clemente, CA to Begin Reopening Beaches This Weekend Two weeks after closing them, San Clemente City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to begin reopening city beaches for exercise and surfing. An online petition signed by 2,500 people asked for the reopening of local beaches “for the physical and mental well-being” of the community. Related: Civil Disobedience: Town Mayor Comments on Video of Lone Surfer Running from Law Enforcement on […] Surf SwellBrains | April 23, 2020 2 Comments
Civil Disobedience: Town Mayor Comments on Video of Lone Surfer Running from Law Enforcement on California Beach In an official letter released by the town of Little Coronado, California’s mayor, Rich Bailey, and headlined, Can We All Agree That Surfing Should Not Be a Crime, the mayor writes: “A viral video from earlier this week shows a lone surfer, in the ocean near La Jolla, fleeing the water as multiple law enforcement officials chase him down in […] Surf SwellBrains | April 21, 2020 1 Comment
Hawaii Governor Orders All Beaches CLOSED After Recent Overuse | But You Can Still Surf Hawaii Governor David Ige ordered all state-owned beached closed yesterday, April 17th, 2020 due to the Coronavirus crisis and due to “many people are continuing to access beaches, waters, and trails for social and recreational activities without proper social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis.” Violating these new rules can come with a fine of up to $5,000 and/or 1 year […] Industry News SwellBrains | April 18, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Santa Cruz County, CA to Reopen Beaches, Parks, and Lift Ban on Surfing The Santa Cruz County health officer is planning to reopen beaches, parks, and to lift the ban on surfing this Thursday, April 16. “We’re seeing a very flattened curve in Santa Cruz County, which makes me feel optimistic and I believe that our community members will appreciate the privilege of being able to utilize the beaches and parks in our […] Surf SwellBrains | April 15, 2020 1 Comment
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