More signs needed to help save reef, nonprofit says (731) Oct 20, 2009
In an effort to help reverse the damage already done, the nonprofit Save Our Seas has been placing new coral reef education signs at local dive and surf shops across the island, urging residents and visitors not to come in direct contact with the reef. The entire inner reef is scrapped clean. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Panhandle surf shops riding out the economic wave Aug 22, 2009
- Panhandle surfers might tell you waves are best during the winter, but summer is when surf shops count on making money. Although many department stores across America continue to struggle, most surf shops along U.S. Highway 98 seem to be floating evenly despite the economic low tide. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
* Tips for beginners by Xiaobu (p) of ONeill Surf Shop Aug 12, 2009
Surf shops that rent boards can be found at all of Taiwans surfing beaches. Begin with a longboard. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Mavericks surfer slides into art world Jul 23, 2009
Proprietors of ocean-themed restaurants and beachy surf shops from San Francisco to San Diego recognize Clark's reputation and talents, and pay top dollar to hang his boards on their walls and in their windows. On the Coastside, his boards occupy wall space at Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., the Ritz-Carlton, and Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach, among other venues. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Surf shops down, not out Jul 21, 2009
With fewer tourists coming to the state, the sales for Hawai'i surf shops have dropped a little, Inouye said ... It also found the number of surf shops declined by 7 ... Annual sales per square foot at surf shops averaged $508. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Announcements for Saturday, June 27, 2009 Jun 28, 2009
Participants can register online at , or at local surf shops, athletic clubs and swim clubs and the YMCA.. Late registration will be the day of the event, beginning at 7 a.m.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
More of this story May 22, 2009
Local surf shops say SUP sales are booming. Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
IUSD is banning what? Apr 1, 2009
chases3 wrote on Mar 30, 2009 12:58 PM:" Two examples: The kids at FW are not allowed to wear beanie snow caps when it is cold, no matter what color, print, etc. Because they are considered "Gang Related" They may only wear the ones with the bills on them. Now for those on a budget, a beanie cap is a dollar or two. The beanie's with the bills, that they are allowed to wear, you will find at the surf shops for no less than $15-$25. Since when did a beanie/snow cap become a gang related item. And... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
The art of skateboarding Mar 13, 2009
There will also be a raffle of of donated items from local board and surf shops and door prizes. A similar event last year raised an initial 4,000 towards the BCSA s 75,000 project to create a section of more advanced terrain adjacent to the existing Eric Scott McKinley Skatepark in downtown Corvallis, according to alliance board member Doug Glavich. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Surf retailers take a hit in recession Mar 2, 2009
Across Southern California, small surf shops as well as action sports giants such as Quiksilver Inc. are trying to stay afloat as the economic crisis that started on Wall Street makes its way to the beach ... "We're not used to moving backward," said Aaron Pai, owner of Huntington Surf , a chain of four surf shops in Huntington Beach ... Surf shops and surfers alike said the downturn also had been a wake-up call, showing that the industry known for its laid-back, independent style wasn't... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Irons brothers host 8th Annual Pine Trees Classic Feb 19, 2009
All the entry forms hit the surf shops around the island on Monday. Only a 124 kids, aged 12 and under may participate. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Airline sign among Underbelly bloopers Feb 17, 2009
Bel of 2:24pm today most of the stuff in surf shops that you can buy 'today' was originally out in the 70s eheheh its probably where they got half the wardrobe from. dissappointed Posted at 3:15pm today. (NEWS.com.au)
