There were 8 authenticated unprovoked shark attacks reported from the Pacific Coast of North America during 2012, which includes 1 fatal attack. There were 7 attacks, including the fatal case, recorded from California and 1 from Oregon. The attacks were distributed in the following months; January (1), May (2), July (2) and October (3).
There were 2 shark attacks reported south of the southern Santa Barbara County line, with the remaining 5 attacks from Santa Barbara County north. The single Oregon shark attack occurred near  … More
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Johnny Heineken is US Sailing’s 2012 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year. The kiteboarder was selected from a shortlist of eight male sailors.
Johnny Heineken, from Larkspur, California, had an impressive year 2012, including the Kiteboarding Course Racing World Championship and set a new course record (14 minutes, 4 seconds) in the Ronstan Bridge to Bridge Race, in San Francisco  … More
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The fastest snow kiteboarders on the planet are getting ready for the ultimate speed challenge in the low temperatures of Norway, from 17th-19th January.
The third edition of the Haugastøl Speed Challenge is hitting the Norwegian snowy spot at the speed of light. Have you ever wondered how fast you can ride with a kite?  … More
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The World Champ Youri Zoon and Vice World Champ Bruna Kajiya nailing down some big freestyle tricks. Shot and edited by Andre Magarao.
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