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18
Jun

Kon-Tiki explorer was partly right – Polynesians had South American roots

Thor Heyerdahl clung to Kon-Tiki, his balsa wood raft, for 4,300 miles to show that Polynesia could have been colonised from South America rather than Asia as commonly thought.

But despite achieving his goal – sustaining his 101 day voyage with sharks caught with his bare hands – the Norwegian failed to sway the scientific community.

Now – 64 years later- new research has finally proved   …  More

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14
Jun

Surfing – Some pros hit school before the spotlight fades

Jessi Miley-Dyer & Chris Friend study at University & compete in ASP events

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 14 June, 2011 : – – Coolangatta — The life of a professional surfer may not be life you expected. Sure there’s sponsorship dollars (for some), trips to exotic waves in far off lands, an endless array of surfboards at your disposal, magazine photo shoots and celebrity status. But what happens when the spotlight fades, if you’re prematurely injured or if your curiosity reaches beyond surfing? Some surfers need a back-up plan. Some surfers go to University.

Chris Friend (Sunshine Coast, QLD/AUS) fresh from competing on the ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series is currently spending    …  More

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11
Jun

Video – 2011 Loews Dog Surfing Contest Imperial Beach San Diego

2011 Loews Dog Surfing “Best of” dogs surfing video clips showcasing canine surfers hitting the waves to raise money for local charities. See more dog surfing videos from this event and other California dog surfing contests at the SoCal Beaches Magazine website at http://www.socalbeachmag.net

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10
Jun

Surfing Video – Flock of Geese Surf the Glenwood Wave

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