At UH, cutting-edge science is fun Oct 20, 2008
Robert Liu's latest research at the University of Hawai'i is the stuff dreams are made of: It's green to the extreme, it's cheap and it requires bodyboarding on the ocean. For several months, he and two other photochemistry scientists from Washington and China, along with some bodyboarding volunteers, have been conducting solar chemistry research while riding the waves on a custom board. (Honolulu Advertiser)
University of Hawaii research team making waves in solar chemistry Oct 19, 2008
It sounds too good to be true working while bodyboarding. But a University of Hawai'i researcher and a small team of photochemistry scientists and volunteer boogie boarders has been riding the waves for months while conducting solar chemistry research. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Farewell to shark attack victim Apr 17, 2008
The 16-year-old's life was cut short last Tuesday when he was attacked by a shark while bodyboarding at Lighthouse Beach, Ballina. In a moving service, about 300 mourners gathered at a church in the northern NSW town of Alstonville yesterday for the funeral of the fun-loving gentle giant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fond farewell for shark victim Apr 16, 2008
About 300 mourners packed the Alstonville Baptist Church near Lismore to farewell the 16-year-old, who was fatally mauled by a suspected bull shark while bodyboarding at Ballina last week. On an altar laden with mementos including Peter's surfboards, boardshorts and towel, the teenager was eulogised as a fun-loving and loyal gentle giant and a rock of the NSW northern rivers community. (Courier Mail)
Beach ban swimmers may face fines Apr 12, 2008
The teenager was bodyboarding about 8:00am (AEST) on Tuesday, when a shark bit him twice on the left leg. Police are planning to recommend Mr Edmond's friend, 16-year-old Brock Curtis-Mathew, for a bravery award for trying to rescue him. (ABC Online)
Shark kills teen off Australia coast Apr 9, 2008
SYDNEY, Australia - A shark attacked and killed a teenage boy Tuesday while he and a friend were bodyboarding off Australias eastern coast, officials said. The 16-year-old was yards from shore when the shark attacked around 8 a.m., lifeguard spokesman Stephen Leahy said. (MSNBC -- International)
Australian teen dies in shark attack Apr 9, 2008
CANBERRA A shark attacked and killed a 16-year-old boy Tuesday while he and a friend were bodyboarding off Australia's eastern coast, officials said ... A shark attacked and killed an Australian teen Tuesday while the boy and a friend were bodyboarding off the nation's eastern coast ... Mr. Edmonds' bodyboarding friend, Brock Mathew, was leaving the water when he looked back and saw Mr. Edmonds "in a bit of trouble" and swam back to his friend, who he thought was trying to catch a wave. (Globe and Mail -- International)
NSW community mourns shark victim Apr 9, 2008
Peter, of Wollongbar, died from massive blood loss after being attacked by a shark while bodyboarding with a friend about 8am (AEST) at nearby Lighthouse Beach in Ballina. His friend Brock Curtis, also 16, dragged his motionless mate to shore, but Peter could not be revived. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
16-year-old boy killed in shark attack off Australian coast Apr 8, 2008
A shark attacked and killed a teenage boy Tuesday while he and a friend were bodyboarding off Australia's eastern coast, officials said. The 16-year-old was about 50 meters (yards) from shore when the shark attacked around 8 a.m., lifeguard spokesman Stephen Leahy said. (International Herald Tribune)
Shark attack: teen dead Apr 8, 2008
Mr Leahy said the teenager and a friend were bodyboarding near North Wall on Lighthouse Beach just before 8am. "One of them at the time was attacked by a shark. He yelled out to his mate and the mate went to assist him and realised he'd been attacked," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Shark attack: 'hero friend' Apr 8, 2008
The pair were bodyboarding off Ballina's Lighthouse Beach when the shark struck this morning, fatally mauling the 16-year-old boy from Wollongbar, west of Ballina. Detective Inspector Steve Clark said the teenagers had taken advantage of a teachers' stop-work meeting at their high school when the attack occurred around 8am. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Shark Attack Kills 16-Year-Old Australian Surfer Off New South Wales Coast Apr 8, 2008
The boy was bodyboarding about 50 meters from the shore when the shark bit him. To contact the reporter on this story: in Sydney at. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Read more... Mar 3, 2008
She attributed the delay in launching this year's surfing events, which will also include longboarding and bodyboarding, to countless meetings with the Department of Education to craft rules addressing safety and liability concerns. The red tape almost caused Kesha Dunn, a 17-year-old senior at Kahuku High, to graduate without competing against other schools. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Soggy south-east Queensland drying out Feb 7, 2008
Toby Anthony Munro drowned when his foot became stuck in a grate while bodyboarding with a group of other people in a stormwater drain at Capalaba, in Brisbane's south-east. A 13-year-old boy with the teenager was also feared drowned but managed to scramble out safely further down the stormwater drain. (The Age)
Groups seek to save surf sites Jan 18, 2008
The fifth and final contest of the United States Bodyboarding Association's National Championship Tour for 2007 was held at Ledges. "We're going to be opposing this," Roberson said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
dude, get it man. like if you don't surf here, don't sculpt here. all u kooks who are too lame to surf should go back to aridzona. locals only, and you know who u are. if the bartender at daleys know u, then your a local. party on. More... Jul 26, 2007
JoJo wrote on Jul 25, 2007 7:20 AM:" So many surfers alienate themselves by acting so "hardcore" that it gives the sport a bad name. If you truly love the ocean you love every aspect about it...whether it's scuba, snorkeling, bodyboarding, bodysurfing or surfing. "St. Pierre said he thinks the statue is "dorky," but somehow is a fitting representation of what surfing has become: corporate and gentrified, where unskilled riders on plastic boards from China help themselves to the best waves. (North County Times)
Body boarding gaining in popularity here Jun 7, 2007
He said the Florida Bodyboarding Association participates in the United States Boarding Association's national tour. Noah Brooks, a member of the Florida association, said body boarding on the East Coast is "blowing up" and that, thanks to No Friends, a California sports merchandising company that produces body boarding videos, it's likely to spread. (Florida Times-Union)
Blanchard wins Cholo's Women's Pipeline Pro surf title Mar 8, 2007
University of Hawaii student Leah Dawson defended her title in the longboard division, and Hawaii's Claudia Costa won her first crown in the bodyboarding division. The contest allows female competitors a rare opportunity to surf the famous Banzai Pipeline. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Video Slide Show: Riding the Christmas Waves at Dana Point, California Jan 13, 2007
Shaggy should know, he's been surfing for years in this area, competing against the likes of Mike Stewart - international surfing champion, Keith Sasaki, a legend in body boarding, and Pat Caldwell, wounded-duck stylist in bodyboarding. Another is Ben Severson, a renowned surfer. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Shark attacks surfer Jan 7, 2007
In October 1997, bodyboarder Michael Coots was bodyboarding Housing's when a tiger shark bit him. He lost his right foot. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
