Body boarder rescues man from rip current Nov 2, 2009
Another man with a boogie board got the 28-year-old back to shore, and lifeguards treated him with oxygen on the beach, Petersohn said. The man refused to go to the hospital via EVAC Ambulance, but he did agree to go to the hospital with a friend, Petersohn said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Little-known airline fees that tug at your wallet Oct 9, 2009
ATLANTA - You can make waves after your next flight on Allegiant Air, but it's going to cost you extra to check your boogie board. The Las Vegas-based airline charges a $50 fee to check the rectangular piece of foam used by bodyboarding enthusiasts. (MSNBC -- Travel)
York recovering after effects of Hurricane Bill Aug 28, 2009
The waves were crashing through onto the roadway," said Baran on Monday. "The hidden thing is that the waves bring up rocks. "The high tide peaked at 2:05 p.m. Police, Department of Public Works crews and firefighters worked to keep people safe and clear storm debris from the roadway; the street re-opened at about 3 p.m., once the tide had started to recede, according to Baran.A few miles away at the Nubble, admiring the surf in front of Cape Neddick Light Station became "quite an attraction"... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Surfers should benefit from hurricane Aug 21, 2009
The wave resulted in a trip to the hospital (as a precaution) instead of a good ride on her boogie board, Volusia County Beach Patrol Capt. Scott Petersohn said. "If in doubt, don't go out," he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Coeur d'Alene Theme Park and Water ... Jul 28, 2009
The highlight of the park is the Flowrider, the only one in the area, which gives the feeling of riding on a wave using a boogie board or small surf board. Those who want to kick back and relax can grab a tube and ride on the lazy river which circles through the complex. (Suite101.com)
Column: Respect the water, know your limits Jul 28, 2009
Have life jackets, a boogie board, an innertube or something buoyant to take into the water with you if you decide you must enter the water to help. Ideally, take a life jacket for yourself and a second one or some kind of flotation device for the victim so you don t have to make contact. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Holiday weekend fizzles Jul 6, 2009
The girl, whose name was not released, suffered minor injuries and probably needed a few stitches after being bitten while riding a boogie board in about 4 feet of water, Petersohn said. The shark grabbed her ankle, let go and swam off. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Details released on drowning of mother, child Jul 2, 2009
A witness heard them yelling for help and swam toward them with her boogie board to assist. She used the boogie board to keep Higgins and Indali afloat, but the three were hit by a large wave that knocked them off and pushed the mother and daughter farther out to sea ... After the wave subsided, the boogie boarder found herself close to shore and was pulled from the water by a bystander, according to Lunny. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Swimmer Disappears In Rough Surf May 25, 2009
He had a boogie board and was swimming with a woman -- a former lifeguard -- who also had a boogie board. Investigators said the two were a good distance from the shore and in rough water when the man lost his grip on his boogie board. (News4Jax.com, FL)
