Less than thirty days remain until stand-up paddlers from around the world converge on Manhattan’s waterways for the 4th Annual SEA Paddle NYC. As participants continue to register and train for the 28-mile charity paddle around Manhattan, organized by Surfers’ Environmental Alliance (SEA), key figures in the surf, stand-up paddle and entertainment industries have come on board in support of SEA and the paddle’s eight autism beneficiaries.
This year, avid waterman, extreme sports extraordinaire and environmental advocate Tom Jones is not only joining industry legends for the paddle around New York, but is in the process of making history leading up to SEA Paddle NYC. Jones is currently traveling the 2,800-mile stretch between Key West and New York City via paddle board to advocate for a plastic-free ocean …Â Details
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It seems as though nearly everyone that resides on the west coast of the United States knows how to surf and has been surfing almost their entire lives. For many, surfing becomes a way of life; the connection between nature and man, a fine balance that is able to clear the mind of stress yet with a moment of arrogance that same fluid surface can throw the same person down into a face full of sand. For those who want to try their hand at this extreme sport, there are plenty of places to learn. The following top ten places to learn how to surf on the west coast all feature sandy bottoms, offshore winds, slow-moving waves, and relatively un-crowded spots; but remember that nature is fickle so keep your eye on current ocean conditions because what may have been a great learner’s surf yesterday may not necessarily be great today
10. Otter Rock Beach, Devil’s Punchbowl State Park, Otter Rock, OR
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Fans lined the shores of Sparks Marina today to catch the final rounds of action at the Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by ROCKSTAR. Throughout the day riders in six different divisions hit the water to compete for national titles and invitations to represent the United States at the Wakeboard World Championships later this year.
The Pro Men’s division highlighted the event, with its five-man final. Defending titlist, Adam Errington, failed to advance past the semifinal round today, leaving the national title up for grabs for Danny Harf, Rusty Malinoski, Harley Clifford, Phillip Soven and Bryan Hutton … Details
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