Letters for Friday, August 1, 2008 Aug 1, 2008
My wife Lucy and I parked in front of a dirt road granting restricted access to one of Kauai s best surfing spots. Soon Tim DeLaVega, a surfing buddy of my dad, arrived in a red truck to usher us into the residential community. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Zoned out: Surfers struggle to hang 10 Jul 27, 2008
The Wall' from 8th Street to 14th Street is the best surfing zone on the beach," Donahue said."The Wall" is named for the beach retaining wall running along Ocean Boulevard in North Beach.Surfing is only allowed in front of three streets at any one time. Donahue rotates the zone, from 8th to 11th streets, and then from 11th to 14th streets. The surf/street zones are marked by red marks on the wall from 8th-11th Street and with yellow marks from 11th-14th Street.Why the rotation?"Because of the... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
McConaugheydrunk? OK! Disorderly? No! Jun 19, 2008
Nicaragua is a beautiful place, epic waves, the best surfing I have ever been on. And, yes, I'm STILL looking for my left flip-flop. (MSNBC -- News)
Riding the waves of Peru May 8, 2008
And unlike Malibu, Hawaii's northern shores and other well-known places, many of Peru's best surfing spots are often nearly empty. With so much to explore, surfing has muscled in on soccer and the culinary arts to become an unlikely symbol of national hope. (International Herald Tribune)
Game on for surfing contest May 5, 2008
"A lot of the best surfing is knowing your pros and cons and finding the right waves," he said. The surfer lifestyle also has an element of the goofy: Holland competed in the tandem surfing contest with his 8-year-old daughter, Chalee, who began riding shotgun on his long board when she was 2. (Florida Times-Union)
Surf and seafood at Europe's end Feb 14, 2008
North of Sagres, the coast has some of Europe's best surfing. The rugged, wind-swept landscape here seems a world away from the gentle waters and groves of almond and citrus of the central Algarve. (CNN -- Travel)
Utility puts wave power in motion Dec 19, 2007
Bill Lydgate, an avid surfer, was worried the facility would alter conditions at the region's best surfing spots. The locations "become very important in our small minds, and anything that would take away from their majesty is a threat," he said. (Los Angeles Times)
Garden Route guide| Dec 7, 2007
Best Surfing Spot: Victoria Bay Vic Bay, as it is known is a picturesque bay nestled between the Wilderness and George. It dishes out a world class right-hander when the swell is on. (iAfrica.com)
Taste the world! Best places for foodies Nov 20, 2007
Enjoy Tahiti's landscapes, bustling capital and some of the best surfing in the South Pacific, from $1,499. And they expect to go home with experiences and recipes that will stay with them for years. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Trees, lights and marvelous displays Nov 20, 2007
Enjoy Tahiti's landscapes, bustling capital and some of the best surfing in the South Pacific, from $1,499. In Texas, on Dec. 2, Austin hosts the lighting of the Zilker Tree, which consists of 3,309 bulbs on 39 streamers strung from Austin's Moonlight Tower. (MSNBC -- Travel)
An eight-ounce cut of Kobe beef for $400? Nov 20, 2007
Enjoy Tahiti's landscapes, bustling capital and some of the best surfing in the South Pacific, from $1,499. And good luck getting a reservation within two months at , or , where the 24-course "culinary journey" menu ($195) has obtained cult status. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Classic hotel cocktails Nov 20, 2007
Enjoy Tahiti's landscapes, bustling capital and some of the best surfing in the South Pacific, from $1,499. The Queens Park Swizzle, another rum libation (this one with bitters, lime and mint) originally hails from the Queens Park Hotel in Trinidad. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Artsy hotels: Sleep with Picasso and Schnabel Nov 20, 2007
Enjoy Tahiti's landscapes, bustling capital and some of the best surfing in the South Pacific, from $1,499. Perhaps its because the cities themselves are growing and not huge yet, so to become an artist here is easier than in New York or Los Angeles, suggests Dina Nishioka, spokesperson for Provenance Hotels, with the hip Hotel Max in Seattle and Portlands Hotel Deluxe. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Study to shore up reef plans Nov 9, 2007
"We want to make this the best surfing spot in Florida.". The reef also would benefit marine life because ocean plants cling to the bags of sand and bring more fish to the area. (Florida Today)
Top Maui Beaches, Resorts, Hotels Nov 4, 2007
Hawaiian Island with Swimming, Snorkeling and World's Best Surfing. The Hawaiian island of Maui is said by many visitors to have the best beaches, so before booking the resort or hotel for your vacation, check out the best holiday options. (Suite101.com)
Lonely Planet Hawaii Travel Guide Oct 6, 2007
It took 6 authors to produce its 608 pages, and they drove 5328 miles and checked out 148 beaches, as well as numerous vacation resorts, hiking trails, restaurants, nightlife, the best surfing and best shopping ... There then follows the usual few hundred pages of in-depth Lonely Planet coverage, from budget hotels to luxury resorts, from coffee shops to fine dining, the bars and nightclubs, Hawaii's best beaches, best surfing spots and best golf. (Suite101.com)
At North Beach, there's pride in ownership Aug 7, 2007
"If anyone wants to know where the best surfing spots are, I won't tell him," he said "That's a secret.". What is not a secret, however, are the best months to surf the Hampton area. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
* Hardcover US: Richard Nixon's unnecessary lies Jul 22, 2007
"We have the best surfing beach on this whole coastline off the (San Clemente) complex," he said. "You ought to come down and surf there, and afterward you can come and use our showers.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More of this story Jul 1, 2007
It also won for Best Surfing in a Film at the International Surfing Film Festival in De Luz, France. For more information on Hamilton and the documentary, or to view the trailer, visit www. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Opportunity Knox Jun 19, 2007
Knox says he feels his best surfing is yet to come. Last year, his traveling partner, Kelly Slater, won his eighth world title at the age of 35. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
POSTCARD FROM... Jun 6, 2007
But he does know where to find some of the best surfing breaks in Liberia. "The waves are just coming down. But they are very good in Robertsport," says Brown, 13, as he peels his lunch of raw cassava in water from the Atlantic. (Time.com)
Los Angeles Beaches: In the City May 20, 2007
Of the public beaches, Malibu Surfrider Beach has some of the best surfing on this part of the coast. The famous Malibu Pier is located here. (Suite101.com)
Top surfers heading to Hampton Beach May 7, 2007
From the youth divisions through the Grandmasters and Legends, some of the Seacoast's best surfing talent will be vying for that trip south. Among the young talent competing will be Jesse Gould, 14, of North Hampton, and Mitch Repucci, 15, of York Beach, Maine. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Finding your limits Apr 22, 2007
It also has a clean point-break "wave" just offshore that may make it one of the best surfing secrets of the Caribbean. Slickrock Adventures is the brainchild of a former Vermont resident. (Boston Globe)
Oceanside arts festival enjoys sunny skies Apr 22, 2007
"Best surfing place around," her husband said. Where will they put it. (North County Times)
Off the coast, a quiet island shines Mar 25, 2007
Ever faithful to his adopted home, he said, "Everyone says Monta ita has the best surfing. That's because it's well publicized. It's really good here, too.". Before leaving town, we stopped for a quick dinner at Tsunami, a small, friendly restaurant we had discovered the evening before. (Boston Globe)
Big waves inspire gawking, not riding Dec 30, 2006
With waves that were expected to be as tall as three-story buildings, it was supposed to be congested along the North Shore's best surfing spots. Instead, the only congestion yesterday was seen along the roads -- and some area restaurants. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Emerald wave Nov 13, 2006
The best surfing comes with bigger swells that arrive in autumn and continue through spring. On a Tuesday morning in late September, a porpoise crested the ocean's black lid a few hundred yards off Strandhill Beach. (Boston Globe)
Greasy's groovy new shacks Nov 10, 2006
He just happens to own a flop on the best surfing spot in South Africa, Jeffreys Bay, also Billabong's regional HQ.. Bruce out of jam. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Now Serving: D Street eatery aims to be great neighborhood pub Sep 21, 2006
The La Paloma Theater is next door, and D Street beach is known for some of the best surfing around. "I wanted to bring a great neighborhood pub to a great neighborhood," said Daniels. (North County Times)
* Veterans don't let amputation stop them from surfing Sep 4, 2006
However, as a teenager in New Mexico, Brumley saw a classic flick with some of the best surfing ever put on film. "When I saw Point Break I said, `That's it! I want to surf,'" declared the 26-year-old airborne infantry veteran as he pounded down beers and told war stories at a seaside bar the night before his first lesson. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Veterans Get on Board at Pismo Beach Surfing Camp Sep 3, 2006
When Brumley was a teenager in New Mexico, he saw a movie filled with chase scenes, shootouts, skydiving and some of the best surfing ever filmed. "When I saw 'Point Break' I said, 'That's it! I want to surf!' " said the veteran of the Army airborne infantry, as he told war stories at a seaside bar the night before his first lesson. (Los Angeles Times)
'Peel: The Peru Project' Aug 21, 2006
Set right in the center of this dream, "Peel" takes us to the best surfing spots in Peru; with cinematography that is reminiscent of Wes' grandfather Bruce Brown's work in "The Endless Summer". Capturing the sport so intensely, one can actually feel the breeze that dances across the ocean and the warm water splashing on your skin. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Entertainment)
Britain's surf a turf battle Aug 21, 2006
Down at Porthmeor Beach, considered the best surfing spot in St. Ives, the middle of the beach marked by two black- and white-checkered flags is reserved for surfing. Here, Deano Mackay, who runs St. Ives Surfing School, shows students how to leap onto their boards as a wave approaches. (USA Today -- Tech)
* Take a trip to Nightmarket-on-the-sea Aug 2, 2006
The typhoon months of July to October bring the best surfing action, he added. We have our own style and though foreigners used to be the leaders, we have our own people like Ku Ku and O-ei (J) now, who are among the best surfers in the country, A-lang said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The voice of pod Jun 26, 2006
"I've always had connections with the best surfing cinematographers through my previous business.". Crane's approach has evidently struck a chord with surfing fans - he says he has already signed up 43,000 subscribers and provides more than 200,000 downloads each month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
State workers authorize strike as talks continue Jun 13, 2006
Critics say it would ruin one of the coast's best surfing spots. Advertisements. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Moviemaker seeks endless adventure Jun 4, 2006
Rolling Stone magazine's Peter Travers called Step Into Liquid a 2003 release that covered surfing's hot spots from Costa Rica to Vietnam the best surfing documentary ever made. Brown chronicled the Baja 1000 off-road race in Dust to Glory, issued last year. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Your Perfect Beach May 21, 2006
Today's Globe Opinion Politics Magazine Education Science NECN Special reports Obituaries. Find the spot that's right for you, whether you're a dog lover, a surfer, a teenager, an angler, a nudist, or even a family of four with a stroller. (Boston Globe)
