Posts tagged with "santabarbara"
Environment 06/05/2008
Hey, Cool, Some More Shark News...
Decided to check out the Rincon Surf Blog, and was greeted with this nice image. What the hell is up with the sharks lately? Please go away.
With water temps as low as 50° in recent weeks, it should come as no surprise that we are now beginning to see signs of physical evidence corroborating reports of the presence of great white sharks in our local waters. For several months now, shark warning flyers have been posted up at The Ranch, and some surfers have claimed them being nothing more than ‘fear mongers’. The above photo of an adult sea lion estimated at 300 lbs. was taken yesterday at Sands. Judging by the diameter of the bite wound, there is only one animal that could be the culprit. Please exercise caution when venturing into the surf as apparently the so-called ‘Red Triangle’ has shifted South by a few hundred miles, a byproduct of the cold water anomoly…
[ via: Rincon Surf Blog ]
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Babble 05/06/2008
Surfer Found Dead Off the Channel Islands
Authorities have found the body of a 43-year-old San Diego man who disappeared while surfing with friends off Santa Cruz Island.
John M. Wagner was found dead in the water about 20 miles south of Ventura Harbor on Friday, the Ventura County coroner’s office said.
While surfing a break on the island with friends, Wagner went underwater for unknown reasons about 5 p.m., according to a Coast Guard official. The island is part of the Channel Islands National Park, and it was park rangers who found his body.
The autopsy will be conducted in Santa Barbara County where the death occurred.
The cause of death is unknown. Internet chatter on the SURFERmag.com message board suggests Wagner’s death may have been from a head injury. The area is known for its shallow, rocky conditions. No official word on the cause of death has been given at this time.
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Contests 02/17/2008
2008 Rincon Classic
The 25th Annual Rincon Classic put on by Surf Happens is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, February 23 & 24th, 2008.
This all-ages “aloha event,” celebrates the sport of surfing within our community and is also designed as a fund raiser for local charities Hugs For Cubs, Heal The Ocean, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and the Surf Happens Foundation. Entry fees are $40 per division + mandatory insurance fee. Sign up at Surf Happens before Wednesday February 20th.
This year’s event has the richest prize and cash purse to date with more than $15,000 in amazing prizes up for grabs for contestants. All trophies are organic and handmade by local artists and capture the essence of the Rincon experience. In addition to our regular divisions, check out the Red Bull Air Show, Bud Light Pro, and the 3rd Annual Brandon Yates Expression Session.
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