Monthly Archives: July 2022
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The Outer Banks Voice – A First Crossing the ‘Jug Handle’ Bridge
A first crossing of the ‘Jug Handle’ bridge By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice July 31, 2022 The Jug Handle Bridge ramp south on NC12. ... -
2 of 3 victims of Surrey Sports Park shooting now dead, RCMP say
Police say what appears to be a targeted shooting of three men at a sports park in Surrey has now left two dead. The Integrated Homicide ... -
Asheville’s Landon Miller continues WNC kayaking legacy with world title
As the crowd cheered, Brian Miller remained silent as his son, Landon, made his final run at the International Canoe Federation Freestyle Skiing World Championships earlier ... -
A surf journalist on an epic quest finds a mythical non-surfing WSL fan after being mistaken for oft-married skateboarder Tony Hawk, gets mildly depressed before having the ultimate revelation!
I will prevail. Elation reached 70 miles outside of Oklahoma City and I thought, “So here we go!” The Volkswagen, new throttle body installed, sped along ... -
Penticton offers one of the most affordable lifestyles in British Columbia
One of the only bright spots of pandemic life is how many people now have the ability to work remotely. With this newfound freedom and flexibility, ... -
Veteran Canadian receiver Jones among 11 players released by Elks
EDMONTON — Veteran Canadian receiver Mike Jones was among 11 players released Friday by the Edmonton Elks. Jones, 29, has eight catches for 100 yards in ... -
Extreme Kayak Fishing Camp delights young anglers
The Extreme Kayak Fishing Camp is the perfect way to end the summer before the kids head back to school. Some of the best anglers in ... -
California surf culture: New book examines the life of early 1900s legend George Freeth
OCEANSIDE, CA – When you think of California beach culture, you don’t think of the early 1900s. Well, a new book, Surfing and Rescue tells another ... -
River Falls Fighting Fish Keeps Eyes On The Prize | Sports
Ragan Pinnow couldn’t hold Frank the Fish off for long on Saturday night. Pinnow hit a solo home run in the third inning to extend River ... -
Boaters, kayakers and paddlers should ‘exercise extreme caution’
A day after a humpback whale burst onto and landed on a small boat off Plymouth, state environmental officials are urging boaters, kayakers and paddlers to ... -
Travel to Australia: holidays in the tropical islands around Australia
There are only 400 guests per night on this tiny Tasmanian atoll. Flora, fauna and ocean activities: Australian islands offer unique experiences, writes Ewan McDonald The ... -
Winter Classic in support of Torquay Marine Rescue
The SURF COAST LONGBOARDERS Club Winter Classic and Auction Night 2022 will bring together the local surfing community while raising funds for a local volunteer organization. ... -
“Sustainable sport” kitesurfing is rapidly establishing itself in India: Arjun Motha
Kitesurfing, where you harness the power of the wind using a kite to steer your board, is a brand new sport in India, only about three ... -
Jubilation in Salt River as coach Desiree Ellis wins WAFCON 2022 – SABC News
Residents of Salt River in Cape Town, where Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis grew up, are jubilant. Many have fond memories of a young girl who ... -
Kayak yak | Daily Inter Lake
I finally got my kayak out on the water this month for the first time, the last of all the seasons I’ve taken my boat out. ... -
Wild scenes at Burleigh Heads as onlookers help rate a local surfer and lifeguard rescue jetski lodged in rocks during a monster swell, ‘Hard day at the office! A few scratches!”
“The physical risk I took to continue surfing was a choice I made because I wasn’t financially able to stop my career.” Surfing Olympian Owen Wright ... -
The Canary Islands Guide #WeekendTips July 22-24, 2022: The Canary Islands
• 22-25 July, Gáldar• 540º Fiestas Mayores de Santiago Gáldar celebrates one of the city’s main fiestas, the 540th Festivities Mayores de Santiago de los Caballeros, ... -
High School Students Prepare for Rock River Robotics Off-Season Competition
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — As schools and their teams are enjoying the summer offseason, so are local robotics teams. But on Saturday, July 23, they’ll have ... -
Cuesta Inlet, near the end of Morro Bay, is for sale
An area known as Cuesta Inlet near the end of Morro Bay is up for sale. Thirteen acres spread over three parcels of land are on ... -
A welcome Surf Reserve | Noosa today
Splendid spread at Boiling Pot Brewery. Provided. Noosa World Surfing Reserve will celebrate the success of its new Friends program with a great evening of entertainment ... -
How this entrepreneur turned a passion project into a global sportswear brand
David Harris-Burland, founder of Vivida Julian Hierro For many of the world’s most iconic brands, it’s the popularity of their products that generates a following and ... -
Izzy Cino, Toms River NJ Softball Wins State Little League Softball
In only its second year as a program, the Toms River Little League Softball All-Star Team made history. Toms River, led by pitcher Izzy Cino, dominated ... -
Warning signs posted in Hope after exposed pipe caused problems for kayaker – Hope Standard
A near-fatal kayaking incident on Canada Day has resulted in warning signs being posted at two locations on the Coquihalla River. An old pipeline crosses the ... -
Surfers rejoice, swimmers warned amid high surf advisory
SAN DIEGO – Surfers and swimmers are urged to exercise caution along coastal regions of San Diego County this week with a small high surf warning ... -
Start of construction of the new bridge over the Waipoua River
A rendering of the bridge over the Waipoua River. PHOTO/SUPPLIED. Construction of a new bridge over the Waipoua River will begin this week, providing pedestrian and ... -
Sporting Events in Singapore (July 11-17)
Singapore national shooter Teh Xiu Hong with her gold medal in the women’s 25m pistol competition at the ISSF World Cup in Changwon, South Korea. (PHOTO: ... -
These Labrador teenagers built their own kayak to save a tradition dating back millennia
From left to right: Johnny Jararuse, Andrew Chaulk, Noah Nochasak, Serena Blake, Teagan Michelin, Peyton Dicker. A group of five students braved the rain on the ... -
Shire Passes 2022/23 Budget – Surf Coast Times
The Surf Coast Shire Council has considered some suggestions from the community in spending its final 2022/23 budget, which the council adopted last month. 24 community ... -
River Lions overcome slow start by beating Newfoundland 28-4 to open fourth quarter
The Rock didn’t turn out to be such a tough spot after all when the Niagara River Lions visited the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s easternmost team ... -
Local man launches kayak rentals on the Clarion River | New
CLARION — Tom Switzer of New Bethlehem wanted to rent paddleboards on a trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, but found the process cumbersome. After finding ... -
Beachgoers are urged to exercise caution ahead of the huge swell, Darby’s surf impacts
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Forecasters are predicting a wild weekend for surfing. A large swell should arrive at the same time as the tides will be very ... -
The first Sea Change festival will take place this weekend
The Surfrider Foundation has partnered with Kilroy Realty Corporation to host its first sustainability event, the Sea Change Festival, this weekend. The Sea Change Festival will ... -
Kitefoiling: Maximilian Maeder from S’pore is again World Sailing Junior World Champion
SINGAPORE – After four days of fierce competition, Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder emerged victorious and retained his kitesurfing title at the Junior (Under 19) Sailing World ... -
Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables opens up about Red River Rivalry training
Brent Venables appeared in many Red River Rivalry games over the years, but never as a head coach. Venables was on Oklahoma’s coaching staff from ... -
The best way to see the beauty of Shelter Island is by kayak
Exploring Shelter Island from the bay allows you to notice aspects of its natural beauty that you would miss at a faster pace. (Credit: Tara Smith) ... -
Confessions of a Pointbreak Surfer | Sending Swellnet
With J-Bay imminent and a juicy forecast on tap, there’s a nice tingle in the loins. The added thrill in viewing comes from a unique fact. ... -
Allianz Youth World Sailing Championships – Stormy Weather Day 3 – Sailweb
Not all classes managed to race on Tuesday, halfway through the 2022 Allianz Youth Sailing World Championships in The Hague. The forecast is looking stronger for ... -
MLB testing amended ‘slice of pie’ field shift ban among minors
NEW YORK (AP) — The Florida State League will limit defensive changes by drawing pie-shaped chalk lines from second base to the outfield grass starting July ... -
Kayak stolen from state park and other reports – Albert Lea Tribune
Deputies received a report of a severed lock and a kayak taken at 9:48 a.m. Monday at Myre-Big Island State Park, 19499 780th Ave. to Albert ... -
Nick Gabaldón, a pioneer of black surfers, is honored for having inspired others
Greg Rochelle and Jeff Williams, founders of the Black Surfers Collective, celebrate the life of surfing pioneer Nick Gabaldón on June 18. (Photo by Aayush Gupta/ ... -
The beach is like this
THE SMALL WORLD OF SWIMMING POOLS Fascinating sea creatures abound in the steep enclosures of Seattle’s rocky beaches. When the ocean tide recedes onto a rocky ... -
Sam Storey goes wire to wire to win River-Cade Amateur 2022 | Golf
SIOUX CITY – Sam Storey stuck to his game plan. On Saturday, the Morningside University senior said he had to be patient and not let a ... -
The opening of the Corona Open J-Bay, a few hours away, is plunged into heartbreaking doubt as the vice-president of the World Surf League of Tours, responsible for the competition, is still missing: “Always here Rio I will never leave Brazil!”
Get rich or die trying. Years ago, or maybe it was only months As time flies so fast, Laird Hamilton went public with his eponymous Superfood ... -
An epic finish for kayaker Ladner
Pat Jones more than holds her place in the international race as the oldest competitor to finish At 68, Pat Jones not only completed a 715 ... -
Canada’s Daniel wins paratriathlon gold at Montreal World Series
MONTREAL — Canadian Stefan Daniel won a second straight race in the World Para Triathlon Series on Friday. MONTREAL — Canadian Stefan Daniel won a second ... -
Qatar Airways crowns the winners of the GKA Kite World Tour in Spain
Qatar Airways, Official Airline Partner and Title Partner of the GKA Kite World Tour, celebrated the launch of the Qatar Airways GKA Big Air World Championships, ... -
City Life Org – Downtown Boathouse Reaches Milestone – Half a Million Kayakers on the Hudson
Photo: Downtown Boathouse The 500,000th kayaker launched from Pier 26 Boathouse in Hudson River Park Hudson River Park’s oldest non-motorized boating organization, the Downtown Boathouse, announced ... -
GoPro Surf Break: Mason Ho’s Quick Session on Oahu
July 7, 2022 | By Jilli Cluff Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more. Juicy Hawaiian swell ... -
Kitesurfing Kites Market Size and Forecast
New Jersey, United States – The kitesurfing kite market The research report aims to provide a quick overview of the overall industry performance and important new ... -
Football’s Bijan Robinson named pre-season Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football running back Bijan Robinson was named the Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, the league office announced Wednesday. Robinson ... -
Pulling our kayak (by bike) from Tigard to the Tualatin River
It’s long, but it works! (Pictures: Shawne Martinez) We converted an old child’s bike trailer into a kayak transport machine. As our soggy spring rain stopped ... -
Two foreign tourists eaten by a predator while snorkeling in Egypt
Several beaches on Egypt’s Red Sea coast have been closed after two foreign tourists were reportedly killed in shark attacks. According to reports, the two women ... -
Verona and Pisa ration drinking water amid historic drought
The northern Italian cities of Verona and Pisa, home to nearly 350,000 people combined, began rationing drinking water on Saturday, amid a historic drought in the ... -
Naval officer kayaks across Ohio River to raise funds for Parkinson’s disease
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – There’s no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but a Navy officer is trying to change that by kayaking the entire Ohio River, raising ... -
East Coast surfing mecca Orlando, Florida finds itself in hot water after displaying less than rabid patriotic fervor ahead of July 4: “A lot of people probably don’t want to celebrate our nation right now , and we can’t blame them.”
“I have (mental health) battles. I’m not kind to myself. I do these things to prove to myself that I’m worthy.” Over there in Cronulla, the ... -
James River’s Vinnie Pasquantino hits his first unusual MLB home run | Baseball
DETROIT — Vinnie Pasquantino took a most unusual path to home plate on his first major league home run — a furious sprint, a desperate slide ... -
Derry’s Maritime Festival 2022: Bookings open for canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding sessions and dragon racing
Activities will be primarily based in the Agency area along the River Foyle and bookings are now open. Partygoers can enjoy Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga ... -
The Way It Was – Surfline
Ricky Blake, a California-based surfing artist and historian, has spent the past few years crawling down the rabbit hole to find nearly 100-year-old surf photographs from ...