On August 6-7, the second ‘Latvian King of Dirt’ event will take place at the trails of Ventspils ‘PiedzÄ«vojumu parks’. This contest, which is the largest and most powerful BMX and MTB freestyle trail competition in the Baltics … Details
Jennifer Aniston has tried it. Lindsay Lohan did it while wearing a giant smile, before her recent troubles.
Pierce Brosnan, Jennifer Garner, Matt Damon, Ben Harper, Lance Armstrong and countless other personalities, along with thousands of ordinary people, have taken up the long paddle and climbed aboard a giant surfboard to workout or seek adventure.
They paddle, while standing, because it’s healthy, fun and new, and because everyone else seems to be doing it; and if they aren’t paddling on the ocean, they’re trying it on lakes, even swift rivers … Details
For travelers seeking casual retreats for sand and surf, these uncrowded and unpretentious spots from Florida to Hawaii make ideal (and affordable) trips.
In the free and easy days of summer, the quest for a great American beach town like Boca Grande, Fla., is a national passion. Beach towns are a mainstay of the hot months, a beacon for countless citizens looking for a reprieve from the daily grind. The Great American beach town, apart from being idle as all get out, is also resolutely democratic, conscious that the sand belongs to all. These spots serve as emblems of our God-given right to get too much sun and to eat tasty—if nutritionally unfortunate—fried food.
So get that beach chair and cooler ready—and prepare for the simple pleasures of summer at one of these classic retreats  … Details
The Surfers’ Hall of Fame announces yet another outstanding roster of inductees for its 2010 induction ceremony. Reigning world champion Stephanie Gilmore joins the legendary Ian “Kanga” Cairns and Huntington Beach’s own Randy Lewis to have their hand and footprints immortalized in cement for the ages on Friday, August 6 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Huntington Surf & Sport (corner of PCH and Main). More information is available at http://hsssurf.com/shof.Â
The nation’s first imprint collection of legendary surfers, the Surfers’ Hall of Fame celebrated its first induction in 1997 inside of specialty retailer Huntington Surf & Sport where several slabs remain. Four years later with the blessing of the City Council and a stunning bronze statue of sport’s spiritual leader Duke Kahanamoku serving as a backdrop, the ceremony moved   … Details