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Beautiful Losers screening

October 26, 2009 | Words By: Howard

beautiful-losers-posterIf you’re in the Byron Bay area on Sunday 1 November, drop by the Dendy at 2pm for a screening of ‘Beautiful Losers’, courtesy of Teeluxe and Sea Surfboards.

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Surf Film Festival Ciudad de Santander

October 20, 2009 | Words By: Howard

surf_film_festivalDel 11 al 15 de noviembre, una vez mas, tendrá lugar la celebración del 04 Surf Film Festival Ciudad de Santander, organizado por el Ayuntamiento de Santander, con la colaboración de La Caixa, la imprenta Ter, El Diario Montañés, Onda Cero y este año con la colaboración de la revista norteamericana Surfer.

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Surf Shop Expo resurrection

October 19, 2009 | Words By: Howard

hubWhen the wheels came off the ecomony (and Drift) back in 2008, the surf industry shuddered. Share prices fell, magazines prepared for the inevitable and retailers folded. But to add a positive shine to 2009, the Surf Expo is back for 2010. And where is it? Right on my doorstep. I’d better get an invite.

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EC takes UK to Court over CSOs

October 08, 2009 | Words By: Howard

sas_panorama2SAS are pleased to hear the European Commission (EC) has decided to take the United Kingdom to the European Court of Justice over non-compliance with EU environment legislation.

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Hi-Shred presents… Cycle Zombies

September 28, 2009 | Words By: Howard

surf_zombiesOn this episode of Hi-Shredability they are doing something a bit different. Yes it’s still all about the surf. But this isn’t about some famous surfer we’ve all heard of. No, this episode is about kids contributing to the culture and helping to shape the next generation of surf. FULL STORY »

Arctic Surf Film

September 21, 2009 | Words By: Howard

arctic_surf_filmFive world-class surfers. Thirty-two days. One destination: the Arctic Circle. How far would you go to find a wave no one has ever ridden? FULL STORY »

MSP joins SAS for action at Pease

September 17, 2009 | Words By: Howard

sewage_peaseScottish SAS representatives are joined by local MSP to warn of potential increased health risks as sewage treatment is reduced at the east coast’s top surf spot.

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A balanced debate?

September 17, 2009 | Words By: Howard

sas_panorama2We recently posted about the BBC Panorama programme on CSOs, which ran a couple of weeks ago. We’ve since had a response from the Environment Agency, insisting that the BBC misrepresented their cause. Here’s what they had to say…

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SAS in Panorama sewage expose

September 07, 2009 | Words By: Howard

sas_panoramaClean water campaigners from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are urging all water users to watch Panorama this Monday, 7 September, BBC1 at 8.30pm. FULL STORY »

Not on our beaches - Sign the petition

September 04, 2009 | Words By: Howard

surfriderAccording to the UN, each square kilometre of the ocean contains 120,000 pieces of floating plastic. In certain areas, there is six times the amount of plastic than plankton. It’s time to convince our lawmakers of the urgent need to act. FULL STORY »