Great White sharks off the Australian coast have been electronically tagged to track their movements and also protect swimmers and surfers.
As the man-eating predators approach shallower waters, the signal they emit will be picked up by a satellite receiver. Minutes later, a text message or email is sent out to scientists, wildlife officials and lifeguards.
The tracking system set up around … Details
The odds of becoming a world champion athlete are extraordinary to begin with.
The odds of two brothers simultaneously holding world titles in separate divisions of the same sport are virtually incalculable.
Yet on Kaua‘i, one family has produced such a result.
Jeff and Dave Hubbard can … Details
Central Coaster Mark Parsons won the first leg of the 2009 RAW Pro Juniors summer series today in fun 1metre waves in Newcastle.
He surfed a flawless final to win ahead of the Port McQuarie trio of Sam Bennett, Charlie Holt and Chase O’Leary.
“ I’m stoked†said Parsons.
“ The surf was … Details
Under a new agreement made by the IBA riders board, competitors of the 2009 Shark Island Challenge are set to have their ban lifted from all IBA sanctioned events for the 2010 calendar year. The new ruling which comes into effect as of 1st January was decided upon at a recent meeting during the final leg of the 2009 IBA world tour.
“We are hopeful that  … Details