Fiji’s Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today announced the opening of his nation’s entire wave-riches to the public. A move that will include the previously privatised Restaurants and Cloudbreak reefs off Tavarua – two of the world’s greatest waves.
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“It’s very positive for the development of surfing in Fiji and especially tourism …the biggest benefit is going to the rural areas – it will create employment for surfing related industries,†said the statement.
Boat charter companies are already making plans to begin operations in the region.
“I’ve got a boat ready to roll for the Mamanuca region (near Tavarua). We’ll be anchored off Cloudbreak, Restaurants and Namotu in the near future … Details
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The rumors have been circulating for quite a while now, and it’s time to announce that the rumors are absolutely true! James will be competing this coming Saturday, July 10th at Red Bull Flugtag Miami aboard the most bizarre YZ450F you’ve ever seen!
What in the world is Flugtag, you might ask? Red Bull Flugtag challenges teams of everyday people to build homemade, human-powered flying machines and pilot them off a 30-foot high deck in hopes of achieving flight! Flugtag may mean “flying day” in German, but all these crafts ultimately splash into the waters below. They are judged not only on their flight’s distance, but creativity and showmanship, as well  … Details & Picture
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Three mountain bikers and a pet dog are fortunate to be alive and nursing only minor wounds, having survived what appears to have been a dramatic encounter with a mother grizzly bear during their adventure this week on Alaska’s popular Resurrection Pass Trail.
Tyler Nord was with his fiancee, Kimi Elliott, and longtime friend Kyle Eisenbach and his dog, Kobi. Their gripping ordeal serves to remind anyone entering grizzly country to carry pepper spray, because it can save lives, and to maintain as much composure as possible under the harrowing circumstances  … Details
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