Promotion for Porthcawl surf/skate/music festival ‘Surfculture’ 2008
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While associated most often with landscape, the blue-green Pacific is a time tested subject for California’s plein air artists, whose tradition is intertwined with the history of Laguna Beach and the coastlines of California.
Working with oil on canvas Kevin Short is among the finest interpreters of contemporary beachscapes. Based in Orange County, Kevin’s surf art shows a special affinity for the Trestles experience, as revealed in the works currently on display at the Surfing Heritage Foundation through June 05… Details
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Lindsay Lohan scored a few waves, last week, in the Island of Maui, in Hawaii.
The 22-year-old Hollywood actress showed off her surfing skils, after breaking up with DJ Samantha Ronson…Â Details
Lindsay seems to be happy here. It’s the first picture I’ve seen of her that shows her actually enjoying life in a long time.
With one wildcard spot up for grabs for next weeks Billabong Pro Tahiti, 32 international surfers have matched up against 32 Tahitians on day one of the Air Tahiti Nui VonZipper Trials at Teahupoo.
In clean 1.5-2m waves, it was the overseas challengers who dominated opening day proceedings as competition moved from round one, through to heat four of round three.Â
Former world tour competitor Bruce Irons (HAW) showed why he is regarded as one of the most dangerous surfers at Teahupoo by winning through two trials heats and booking a spot in the third round. (the final four heats of round three are yet to be surfed)
Having not surfed a competitive heat since 2008, Irons grabbed a last ditch tube ride in his second round heat to scrape through behind …Â Details