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Surf Reports, Surf Forecasts, Web Cams and Surfing Photos for Spots around the Globe.
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6 August, 2012
Surf Reports, Surf Forecasts, Web Cams and Surfing Photos for Spots around the Globe.
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6 August, 2012
WAVE OF THE SUMMER: PUERTO FINALLY DELIVERS
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August 6, 2012
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WAVE OF THE SUMMER: PUERTO FINALLY DELIVERS
How'd we know? Simple. We asked Surfline forecaster Jon Warren.
"At the end of July, an intense storm in the Southeast Pacific rapidly developed a strong fetch very well aimed to the north toward Mexico," he explained. "With the help of strengthening high pressure ridging in behind the storm, the winds in this system reached speeds up to 45-55 knots. The result? A very solid, long-period south groundswell running straight into Puerto Escondido."
This is the kind of forecast that prompts certain chargers to pack up a couple rhino chasers, book last-minute flights and make their way to Puerto's Playa Zicatela to receive the energy.
"It was amazing to finally have some solid swell here in Puerto this season," frequent visitor Greg Long admitted. "There was a great crew who flew in for the swell and, as usual, the local boys were on it and charging."
Saturday morning proved a somewhat friendly warm-up session for guys like Mark Healey, Skindog, Alex Gray, Gavin Beschen and others. While the long-period energy slowly filled in, the real bombs were few and far between. But a handful of guys -- including local standout Oscar Moncada -- rousted a few eight-foot drainers and everyone conceded that this had been some of the biggest surf at Puerto Escondido thus far during this abnormally slow season.
As the swell peaked, Sunday morning proved heaven for some and hell for others. Rusty Long took the wipeout of the day during the morning's opening set. The Puerto regular elevator-dropped into a 12-footer; his fins caught mid-face and sent him cartwheeling to oblivion. He surfaced with a dislocated shoulder and claimed it was his "worst wipeout ever at Puerto Escondido." Which is saying a lot, since he's been surfing here for nearly 13 years.
Around 10:45am, his brother Greg bookended the memorable morning by snagging what many claimed as the unofficial Wave of the Summer thus far. Long split a monster peak with Mark Healey and drove through a heavy 10-foot section on a right. Riding a 9'7" quad, he was completely out of sight as the beast went square; he emerged with the spit and tucked back in for a final thread of the needle. The beach erupted with hoots and whistles as Long straightened out and made his way in to the scorching Mexican sand.
After smiling at a few onlookers, Long immediately inquired, "How's Rusty? I heard he dislocated his shoulder. Should I go back out or quit while I'm ahead?" he pondered. "I think I'm going to call it a morning and go check on my brother."
Before he left the beach, Puerto top gun Coco Nogales congratulated Greg on his stellar wave with a subtle hint of envy. "It's not about the money, Coco," Greg offered up. "You know we're all always out there looking for The One."
But in between the Long brothers' yin and yang, a bevy of memorable thrills and spills went down. North Shore cowboy Mark Healey lassoed a few bucking broncos. Danilo Couto and Puerto first-timer Kohl Christensen wrangled a few rogue bombs, while Danilo quipped, "The whole experience here is amazing -- it's such a challenging wave to ride."
After his first go in the heavy stuff, Kohl quipped, "There was a moment during the biggest part of the swell where I wasn't quite sure if I was excited to be in the right spot or not."
Coco and Oscar both got in the mix as well, solidifying their position amongst the world's best. Aussie underground charger Chris Louger locked into a hotel-room-sized death chamber filled with hissing, breathing spit.
Of course plenty of carnage occurred, keeping the Zicatela lifeguards on constant alert, as well as dragging a handful of helpless, floundering chargers out of Puerto's 12-foot dumping grounds before they got too recycled in the frothy rip currents.
As Sunday's afternoon onshores tickled the heaving lips of the still-pulsing surf, Coco revved up his ski for a tow-in bravado while Healey, Kohl, Greg, Alex and Danilo paddled the giant lefthander at Carmelita's. The crew also returned for the evening offshores as the swell period dropped a tad, prompting massive A-frames to detonate at Zicatela's main peak.
And while PWC-assisted rides don't count towards the Wave of the Summer's $15,000 prize, there's still over three weeks left in the event...and also plenty of swell hanging around Puerto throughout August. For now, it appears Greg Long has a solid chance at the title, but it's ultimately up to the judges...and other surfers still have plenty of opportunity to step up. But one thing is clear: the Southern Hemisphere doldrums are finally over. Especially here at Playa Zicatela.
Mexico Earns their First Medal of the 2012 Olympics
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A Tradition of Tastes – Oaxaca Prepares for National Culinary Festival, El Saber del Sabor
A Tradition of Tastes – Oaxaca Prepares for National Culinary Festival, El Saber del Sabor
From September 1-11, 2011, Oaxaca will celebrate its national culinary festival, ‘El Saber del Sabor’ – A Tradition of Tastes.
“The culinary festival El Saber del Sabor: Más Allá del Mito de los Siete Moles (A Tradition of Tastes: Beyond the Myth of the Seven Moles) is a space for creation, fun and peace. Since its founding in 2009, it has become the marquee event showcasing our national cuisine.”
“The first two weeks of September have been fashioned into a call to reconsider our national holidays through the flavors of Oaxaca. Mexican identity becomes food and food becomes a new way of understanding and expressing the way of life in Mexico.”
September 1 to 11, 2011
“El Saber del Sabor” – Oaxacan Culinary FestivalOaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
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“El Saber del Sabor” – Oaxacan Culinary FestivalOaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
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San Agustinillo weather | San Agustinillo ... - World Weather Online Latest weather in San Agustinillo is Patchy rain nearby and 33°C(91°F) with a wind speed of 4mph(6kph) blowing from NNW. www.worldweatheronline.com/v2/weather.aspx?q...day=2
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Latest weather in San Agustinillo is Patchy rain nearby and 33°C(91°F) with a wind speed of 4mph(6kph) blowing from NNW.
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SEAN COLLINS INDUCTED INTO SURFING WALK OF FAME Surfline founder honored alongside Ho, Brewer, Peterson and more in HB By Mike CianciulliPhotos by Billy Watts
SEAN COLLINS INDUCTED INTO SURFING WALK OF FAME
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- Surfline's late founder, Sean Collins, was honored at the 19th annual Surfing Walk of Fame on Thursday in Huntington Beach.
Emcee and former World Champion Peter "PT" Townend presented the award, stating, "Sean had a profound effect on the entire surfing world. He had a passion and lived to tell us all where the waves were good. All those amazing surf photos and movies we all watch? They're partly due to Sean Collins putting people in the right place at the right time."
The Collins family -- Darren and sons Tyler and A.J. -- were onstage to accept the award in Sean's honor. Tyler, Sean's eldest son, stepped up and said a few words: "His life spoke more powerfully than I or anyone ever could on his behalf," Tyler explained during his heartfelt speech. "Sean was an incredible father, surfer and businessman, but more importantly, a friend. He chased waves because it was his passion. But he went on to dedicate his life to giving others what he loved most."
Also recognized was the late Michael Peterson, legendary shaper Dick Brewer, Pipeline Master Mike Ho, Alisa Schwarzstein-Cairns, Local Hero George Draper and Stacy Wood.
"Michael Peterson was Australia's greatest surfer when Rabbit [Wayne Bartholomew] and I were growing up," PT remembered. Then Peterson's mother took the stage and shared a story about MP getting third in his first surf contest at age 10.
"Sean chased waves because it was his passion. But he went on to dedicate his life to giving others what he loved most."
Coco Ho, straight in from a heat at the US Open, was pleased to introduce her father Michael Ho to the crowd during a special moment. And Uncle Mike went on to humbly thank everyone in Huntington who had been their for him and his family over the years and also give props to Ben Aipa, fellow inductee Dick Brewer, PT and David Nuuhiwa (all of whom were in attendance) for their pivotal roles in his career.
And once the Walk of Fame induction wrapped up, thoughts turned towards the other side of Main Street for Friday's Hall of Fame ceremony where Dane Reynolds, Rabbit Kekai and Andy Verdone will put their hands and feet in Huntington's immortal pavement. Sean Collins was inducted there back in 2008, which means after today, his legacy will always live on, especially at the nexus of Surf City USA.
Hostal Shalom in Puerto Escondido - MiniHostels.com Hostal Shalom is the first hostel in Puerto Escondido. It is strategically located in a shopping area and from the beach. www.minihostels.com/hostel/Hostal-Shalom
Hostal Shalom in Puerto Escondido - MiniHostels.com
Hostal Shalom is the first hostel in Puerto Escondido. It is strategically located in a shopping area and from the beach.
www.minihostels.com/hostel/Hostal-Shalom
Hostal Shalom is the first hostel in Puerto Escondido. It is strategically located in a shopping area and from the beach.
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Hostal Shalom in Puerto Escondido
- Bulevard Benito Juarez N° 4082 Fracc. Rinconada, Carrizalillo, Puerto Escondido.
- Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Shalom Hostel offers a friendly and festive environment to travelers. It has a variety of rooms and a large park surrounded by fruit trees ideal for camping next to a spacious pool.
A few meters from the beach Carrizalillo, Hostal Shalom to you about surfing rentandote tables and matched to you with the most capable instructors in the area so you can enjoy the sports highlight of Puerto Escondido.
A few meters from the beach Carrizalillo, Hostal Shalom to you about surfing rentandote tables and matched to you with the most capable instructors in the area so you can enjoy the sports highlight of Puerto Escondido.
Casa Lynn Enjoy your holiday with gorgeous ocean views of the Pacific and have Puerto Escondido's beaches and amenities right in your neighbourhood. It is perfectly ... www.tomzap.com/casalynn.html
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Enjoy your holiday with gorgeous ocean views of the Pacific and have Puerto Escondido's beaches and amenities right in your neighbourhood. It is perfectly ...
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Enjoy your holiday with gorgeous ocean views of the Pacific and have Puerto Escondido's beaches and amenities right in your neighbourhood. It is perfectly ...
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Indoek x Todd St. John Surf Wax Kit
This nice surf wax kit is a collaborative effort between New York/Venice team Indoek and designer Todd St. John. The design is reminiscent of surfboard shaping planes. Each unique kit has been handmade with love and care by Todd St. John. The process and design have a focus on sustainability and minimal waste.
 
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