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Cairns gets his due
The U.S. Open of Surfing is heading into its final weekend at the Huntington Beach Pier.
In the thick of it all is Ian "Kanga" Cairns, who many will tell you, was a key figure in bringing the famed contest to where it stands today.
At 10 a.m. today,...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Multi-Sport Events, FIFA World Cup, Travel, Monuments and Heritage Sites
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U.S. Open of Surfing Events Schedule
Today 7 a.m.: Venue opens 8 a.m.-7 p.m.: Festival Village open 8-11:27 a.m.: Men's Surf (round 4, heats 1-8) 8 a.m.-Noon: Open Skate (Public Park) 8 a.m.-7 p.m.: Nike, Inc. Retail Store open 10-11:30 a.m.: Surfers' Hall of Fame ceremony...Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, MGM Inc., Crime, Law and Justice, Weezer (music group), Cold War Kids (music group)
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Fignetti named Local Hero
Judging from the tributes made by fellow surfers at his induction Thursday, Rick Fignetti has been a local hero for quite some time. Now, though, it's written in stone — literally. Fignetti, a 10-time West Coast Surfing Champion and owner of the...Tags: Politics, Elections, Voting, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Referenda
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Editorial: Give women one more boost
Just double it once more, and we'll call it a day. When the festivities died down at this year's U.S. Open of Surfing, that was the thought that lingered in our minds. For the second straight year, the world-famous surfing competition proved to be a...Tags: Elections, Sports, U.S. Open (golf)
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Rash guards that do double duty as streetwear
Special to the Los Angeles TimesAction sports and high fashion may not seem like the most likely of companions, but in the past decade designers have done more than dip a toe into surf culture; they have embraced the easygoing, sun-drenched lifestyle common to Southern California and...Tags: Skin Rash, Fashion Shows, Fashion Trends, Arts and Culture, Alexander Wang
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Surfer moms are catching the wave more and more
Beth Schub started surfing with one of her uncles on Long Island when she was 13, but she went off to college in Pennsylvania and later settled there after getting married, she thought she was pretty much done with the sport. It took a move to Emerald...
Tags: Long Island, Ocean Surfing, Windsurfing, Outer Banks, Sports
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Surfer drowned before shark attack, medical examiner rules
SAN DIEGO -- The apparent shark bites found on the body of a surfer came from an attack after the 42-year-old man had drowned, the San Diego County medical examiner ruled late Friday. Brandon Beaver died while on a surfing outing off Pacific Beach....Tags: Animal Attacks, U.S. Coast Guard, Sports
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Body of missing surfer had wounds consistent with shark attack
The body of a 42-year-old man who had been surfing off Pacific Beach washed close to shore and was recovered Thursday morning, San Diego lifeguards said. The body had wounds consistent with a shark attack, said Lifeguard Lt. John Everhart. The medical...Tags: Michael Jackson, Animal Attacks, U.S. Coast Guard, Sports
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Florida Beach Guide: New Smyrna Beach
Sentinel Staff reportSlip on those sunglasses, dig out the sunscreen and load up the kids -- it's vacation time, and we're headed to the beach. Beach-goers continue to be lured to Florida's east coast by the natural setting of New Smyrna Beach. Quiet New Smyrna Beach has...Tags: Science, Foods and Beverages, Loggerhead Sea Turtle (animal), Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Science and Technology
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Baltimore-area outfitters rent out bikes, canoes, paddleboards and more
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and that includes new hobbies. As the air gets warmer and the days last longer, it's the perfect time to try out a new outdoor sport. The Baltimore region offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun, from biking...
Tags: Water Skiing, State Parks, Holidays, Inner Harbor, Arts and Culture
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Weekend Escape: Kick back at Oahu's Turtle Bay Resort
The gilt-trimmed high-rises of Waikiki offer a seductive escape from L.A. But those who rent a car — a convertible, please —- can find a simpler side of Oahu on the North Shore, an hour or so away, where locals and tourists carry surfboards...
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Shoe firm Sanuk to open first company-owned store, in Santa Monica
Sanuk, the Irvine footwear firm known for selling its quirky sandals in surf specialty shops, is coming to beachy Santa Monica this week with its first-ever company-owned store. The flagship shop on the Santa Monica Promenade opens Friday. The lo-fi...
Tags: Downtown Disney, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, New Products, Ron Johnson, Sports
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