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Rash Guards and Sun Protection in 2007
Is sunscreen enough? Dermatologists are now recommending wearing sun protective clothing such as rash guards in addition to sunscreen for all outdoor activities.

Surf’s Up: The Low Down on Surf Camps
Surfing used to be a sport left to kids and teenagers, and those who live by the beach. These days, thanks to the surge of modern surf camps, surfing has become a worldwide lifestyle phenomenon for anyone who ever dreamed of giving it a go. Moreover, it’s fast becoming realized that there is much more to surfing than surfing.

Best Brazil Surf Camp
For an incredibly unique surf holiday, today’s jet setters are raving about Nexus Surf, located in Florianopolis, Brazil, which for starters holds the title of the best Brazil surf camp.

Surf Camps and Surf Schools Make Fun Adventurous Vacations for Families and Individuals
Are you ready for some adventure on your next vacation? Try a surf camp.

Learn to Surf, Lesson 7: Attaching a Leash and Carrying a Surfboard
Discover how to: *Attach a Leash to your surfboard and leg * Carry a surfboard correctly * Wax as surfboard * Put a wetsuit on. Brought to you by www.oceanearth.com.au

Learn to Surf, Lesson 8: Entering and Exiting the Water
Discover how to: *Paddle correctly * Enter and Exit the water safely * Exercises to warm up * Get out through the waves. Brought to you by www.realwiiings.com

Learn to Surf, Lesson 9: Controlling Your Surfboard in the Water
Discover how to: * Lie on your surfboard properly * Sit on your board and turn using your hands and feet * Get off your surfboard correctly and safely.

Shralp Surf! #20
In this episode: Rip Curl Pipeline Masters, December 8 to 20, 2006, Banzai Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii. Fosters ASP Men’s WCT. Music: Here We Go, Headrush. DVD Teaser: Wet Dreams by Pete Matthews and Rip Curl. O’Neill British Surf Championships, November 25 and 26, 2006, Putsborough, U.K. Santa Marina Gigante, November 29, 2006, Cantabria, Spain. Music: The Sundial, Bill de Rome.

Shralp Surf! #21
In this episode: Billabong ASP World Junior Championships 2006, January 1 to 8, 2007, North Narrabeen, Sydney, Australia. DVD Teaser: Sipping Jetstreams by Taylor Steele. Amateur Video from Tom. Music: a small victory, hell bent on heavens smile.

Are All Types of Sharks Man Eaters?
While Hollywood has been portraying sharks as killing machines, is it really fair to say that all types of sharks are man eaters? Let’s find out!

What Are The Odds Of Dying Of A Shark Attack
A study has been made in the United States concerning the odds of dying of a shark attack compared to other types of fatalities. What are the odds? Let’s find out!

Shark Attack Predictions for 2006
In 2005 we saw many shark attacks and it appears that this is an increasing and an alarming trend for surfers, beach go’ers and parents alike. Some believe that the warmer waters are causing these pre-historic and quite well adapted and evolved predators to seek food closer to shore.

Shark Attack
Information on sharks attacks and tips on what you should do if you encounter a shark or to avoid a shark becoming interested in you.

Learn to Surf, Lesson 6: Stance and Standing
Discover how to: Determine if you are a regular footer or Goofy footer. How to get up onto a surfboard. Where to position your feet. Correct Stance.

Triple Barrel by Rochelle Ballard at the Billbong Pro Maui
Honolua Bay, Maui: The huge triple barrel by Rochelle Ballard at the Billbong Pro Maui. Triple Crown 2006.

Layne Beachley at the Billabong Pro Maui
Honolua Bay, Maui: Layne takes a big wave and makes it look easy showing her true world champion style at the Billabong Pro Maui. Triple Crown 2006.

Melanie Bartels at the Billabong Pro Maui
Honolua Bay, Maui: Melanie Bartels coming on strong at the Billabong Pro Maui. Triple Crown 2006.

Choosing Fins For Bodyboarding
Swim fins are necessary equipment for bodyboarding. However, they must be fins designed specifically for wave riding to insure proper functioning and to prevent unnecessary loss.

Water Sports: Five Reasons Why Bodyboarding Is A Great Sport
Read a description of various aspects of bodyboarding that would make it attractive to potential participants. There are many benefits besides being very enjoyable and easy to learn.

Water Sports: Four Things You Should Know Before You Try Bodyboarding
Things you should know before trying the sport of bodyboard to prevent injury and to get the most out of your experience. This includes awareness of ocean conditions, your abilities, and rules designed to protect everyone.

Shralp Surf! #19
Shralp Surf! is a bi-weekly surfing video cast. Check it out on www.shralp.com/surf You can also download Shralp Surf! through iTunes, iPodder or similar outlets. You can also subscribe to our email notification service on our website.

Bodyboard
Watch video clips of professional bodyboarders.

Bodyboarding
Watch video clips of bodyboarders ripping up the ocean.

Bodyboarding 2
Watch video clips of pro bodyboarders Al Taylor, Warren Anderson, Herman Ano, Happy Zurowski, Paul Benco, and Jeff Hubbard.

Finally, Everyone Can Feel Good in Swimwear
Whatever reason or purpose you have for going in the water there is swimwear that you can feel good in and that will suit your needs, including mastectomy swimwear. Regardless of your size, your age or your activity there will be a swimsuit that provides the comfort and coverage you need.

Bathing Suit Season: A Lifestyle Guide
To prepare ourselves for the Summer Sun we want to do more for ourselves than just watch what we eat. We want to get every part of ourselves moving, metabolizing and breathing.

How to Find an Ideal Beach to Wear Your New Bikini On
Whether in South Dakota or Florida, few will disagree that a vacation to the beach is always a good idea, filled with beauty, relaxation, and fun. But with so many beaches scattered throughout the world, how do you ever decide on which one you should visit?

Lesson 5: Surfing Hazards
Discover how to identify a rip. How to get out of a rip and a couple of other surfing hazards. Brought to you by www.oceanearth.com.au

Day 1, Action Video 1: Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
Day 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters was a steamer. The best swell of Hawaii’s winter so far rolled through Pipe all day and the surfing was epic. Here are the highlights from Heats 1 to 4 in Round 1. Winners were Rosa, Chapman, Whitaker and Valiere.

Day 1, Action Video 2: Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
Day 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters was awesome. The best swell of Hawaii’s winter so far rolled through Pipe all day and the surfing was epic. Here are the highlights from Heats 5 to 8 in Round 1. Winners were Damo Hobgood, Gaskell, Logie and Jamie O.

Day 1, Action Video 3: Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
Day 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters went from rad to super rad in the afternoon, with the event’s big guns paddling out for Heats 9 to 12. Rip Curl’s Bruno Santos upset Machado and Fanning, the Irons bros. dominated and Mick Lowe scored a sneaky win.

Day 1, Action Video 4: Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
The Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters came to an exciting climax on Day 1, with thousands of fans on the beach agreeing it was one of the most exciting days of Pipe action in recent years. Here are the highlights from Heats 13 to 16 in Round 1.

Day 2, Action Video 1: Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
Another day, another sick session of Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters action. Pumping waves, sick surfing and plenty of goodtimes. This video features Heats 1 to 4 of Round 2.

Day 2, Action Video 2: Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
Round 2 of the Pipe Masters kept getting better as the day went on, with plenty of Pipe and Backdoor barrels being awarded with big time scores. This video highlights Heats 5 to 8.

Good Surfing Instruction Makes All the Difference
Conquer your learning curve faster when you learn to surf. Does good surfing instruction make a difference to your learning curve when learning to surf? You bloody bet it does! Most of the older guys you see in the water these days did not have.

What to Expect from Your First Surf Lesson
So, you’ve decided that it’s time to have a shot at this surfing caper. How hard can it be, right? But your pretty short on time, in fact your here for a week on holidays and by the end of your time, you want to surf as good as that Kelly Slater fella.

Traveling with Sports Equipment: How to Prevent Damage
If you’ve done your homework, traveling with sports equipment shouldn’t be stressful. Often, it’s simply a matter of calling the airline before you start to pack. While toting your own surfboard on a trip to Mexico might cost you more and require a few extra minutes at the check-in counter, it’s far from impossible.

Fanning the Fire Collection 1 of 8: Waiting for Take Off
All action, all Mick Fanning. We start the Fanning The Fire collectocast with guns blazing, as Mick shreds everything in front of him and takes no names.

Fanning the Fire Collection 2 of 8: The Future of Surfing
Mick went from fun-loving super grom to the future of Australian surfing in less than a few years when he was a youngster. In this chapter, the world’s best give testimonies on Mick’s surfing skills.

Fanning the Fire Collection 3 of 8: Super Grom
Did you know Mick Fanning grew up in Sydney’s western suburbs as a youngster? Did you know that he only started surfing when his family relocated to Ballina on NSW’s north coast?

Fanning the Fire Collection 4 of 8: Mick and Sean
As brothers they were inseparable They shared a room and they shared a dream of turning pro together. Unfortunately, Sean’s life was cut short after a tragic car accident in Coolangatta.

Fanning the Fire Collection 5 of 8: The Competive Scene
As a young adult, Mick built the best modern day competition record in Australian surfing history. He won everything from the Pro Junior at Narrabeen, to the Rip Curl Pro WCT at Bells Beach.

Fanning the Fire Collection 6 of 8: Session of a Lifetime
Despite all of the competitive milestones, one of Mick’s biggest highlights was when a beaming swell hit the east coast of Australia and turned on several sessions of a lifetime. There’s plenty of sick action in this clip. Magazines right around the world labeled Mick’s surfing during this swell the session of the year, as he scored barrel after barrel, and photo after published photo.

Fanning the Fire Collection 7 of 8: Surfing for the Love
Forget the hype, forget the results, forget the bullshit: put simply - Mick goes surfing for the love of it. Plenty of sick action photography (and specifically water photography) of Mick ripping in this clip.

Fanning the Fire Collection 8 of 8: The Air Up There
All action clip! Take to the sky with Mick in a fighter jet above the Gold Coast and as he boosts airs along the Australia’s Gold Coast. It’s a fitting final chapter to the Fanning The Fire collectocast series.

Shralp Surf! 1
Shralp Surf! is a bi-weekly surfing videocast. Subscribe to it via iTunes or Fireant. In this first episode of Shralp Surf: Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards, Marlon Lipke Interview, Trick tip with Marlon Lipke, DVD teaser: Volcom’s Creepy Fingers.

Shralp Surf! 4
Shralp Surf is a bi-weekly surfing videocast. Check it out here: http://www.shralp.com/surf You can also subscribe through iTunes or other RSS readers. In this episode: Billabong Pro Teahupoo, Alley-oop trick tip with Shaun Cansdell, DVD teaser: Drive Through South Africa.

Surfing Water Sports: Five Muscle Groups Used In Bodyboarding
Read about the descriptions of the various muscle groups used in Bodyboarding. Depending on a person’s physical conditioning there may be certain muscle groups that should be concentrated on to insure the best possible Bodyboarding experience.

How to Choose a Good Wetsuit for Surfing or Wake Boarding
When buying a wetsuit for surf or wake you’ll need to consider wetsuit fit, wetsuit tailoring, individual wetsuit features, wetsuit price, brand loyalty.

Learn to Surf: Finding the Best Beaches
The hardest decision for new surfers to make is often which beach to use for learning to surf. Simply asking friends, consulting reliable resources, or pursuing specialized surf tours can all be straightforward solutions.

Shralp Surf! #16
Shralp Surf! is a bi-weekly surfing vodcast. You can subscribe to it via iTunes. In episode #16: Caja de Canarias 4* WQS, DVD teaser First Chapter Dane Reynolds, Vans Mentawais trip.

Shralp Surf! #17
Shralp Surf is a bi-weekly surfing videocast. You can subscribe to Shralp Surf! through iTunes or check it here: http://www.shralp.com/surf In this 17th episode: Billabong Pro Mundaka, Surf Solutions Hawaii trip, Radio Waves, Pipeline Masters teaser.

Shralp Surf! #18
Shralp Surf! is a by-weekly surfing videocast. You can subscribe through iTunes, RSS readers or by subscribing to our email notification on shralp.com/surf In this 18th episode: XCEL Pro pres. by No Fear, Alpamare Endless Peak Surf Jam - standing wave, Honda Rip Curl Pro Banzai, Mundaka goes off on the 16th of November. Amateur video from Tom Higson, Jordy Smith rodeo flip in Hawaii.

Lesson 4: Personal Safety
In this lesson you will learn swimming and rescue skills plus what do to when you get a cut or laceration. Brought to you by www.oceanearth.com.au

Interview with Mike Stewart
Mike Stewart (1963 - ) is a nine time World Champion bodyboarder, one of the early pioneers of the bodyboarding sport, and a pioneer of big-wave tow-in surfing and also a champion bodysurfer.

He was the undisputed former world number one bodyboarder, prior to the establishment of the World Tour. Having ridden bodyboards since their inception he is one of the most experienced bodyboarders currently in the tour. He has won the prestigious annual Banzai Pipeline line event a record 11 times and has been crowned the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic champion a record 10 times, claiming more titles than any of the participants on the surfing world tour put together. He is the only bodyboarder to have been competing in the Banzai Pipeline event since 1982.

He has received the title Mister Pipeline for being the best wave rider of any kind, the only non-standup surfer to achieve this title, and is a very prestigious waterman.

Surf’s Up!
Riding the waves can be the thrill of a lifetime. But what does it take to become a surfer? If you have ever dreamed about incredibly big seas with huge powerful waves crushing onto sandy beaches, then you should definitely think about learning to surf. It’s the most exciting water sport. Serious surfers must be very brave, love adventure and have lots of energy. Once they’ve experienced the excitement of a ride on a top of the waves, they never want to stop.

A Quick Guide to the Rules and Etiquette of Surfing
The Rules of surfing have been around for many years, they are often unspoken and always bent or broken to a degree. Surfers, whether experienced or absolute novices, cannot afford to ignore the rules of surfing. In today’s utterly crowded conditions we must all try a little harder to monitor our own behavior in the water. Simply because without some idea of what is ok in the water, and what is not, we destroy and devalue the surfing experience for all others around us. Here are the basic rules, it’s a very good idea to learn them, ignore these guidelines at your own peril.

AIDS 101: Billy’s Story, A Surfer Living with AIDS/HIV
Billy, a blond, 23-year-old native Californian, fits the typical surfer/boarder stereotype, except one thing distinguishes Billy from others - he’s HIV positive.

Shralp Surf! #13
Tiago Pires interview, music: Cyclism, thehipcole (music.podshow.com), ASP Foster’s Men’s WCT, Boost Mobile Pro pres. by Hurley, Lower Trestles, September 12 - 16, 2006, Nathan Hedge, Surfer Poll barrel of the year, Send Us Your Video, Music: skizzo-franick.com

Shralp Surf! #14
Foster’s ASP WCT, Quiksilver Pro France, South West of France, September 22nd - October 1st 2006, DVD teaser: Globe’s Secret Machine, Secret Machine Euro Premier, Oakley Big Air pres. by ZigZag, Music: skizzo-franick.com

Shralp Surf! #15
Rip Curl Cup 2006, August 15th - September 15th, Padang-Padang, Bali, Indonesia, Rizal Tanjung interview, Film Festival, Insight 300 seconds short film festival - the winners, Pro/Am video, Adi Gluska from Israel, music: skizzo-franick.com

Katherine Carter A.K.A. Kat
Grind Girl Kat is one of the heartbreaking beauties spending time on the North Shore. She surfs as good as she looks.

The Great Ocean Road: Australia’s Costa Verde
Visitors to the Australian state of Victoria and its capital Melbourne should definitely consider reserving two or three days to explore Victoria’s own Costa Verde, the Great Ocean Road. This magnificent coastal tour combines spectacular Southern Ocean scenery, huge cliffs, towering rock stacks, lush temperate rainforests, tranquil bays, intriguing coastal villages full of history, clean uncrowded beaches, and great surf.

The Enchanting South West of Australia
Australia’s South West offers some of the most diverse travel experiences in Western Australia, ranging from towering forests and whale watching to fine food and wine and world class surfing. Approximately four hours south of the state capital Perth, Margaret River is the popular centre of this fascinating region famous for its world-class wineries, top surfing and fun family holidays.

Australia: A Place I Must Visit Before I Die
I have a few places on my list that I must visit before I die. Most of these places are located next to the ocean and have amazing beaches and ocean wildlife. I love the ocean and I really love surfing as well as swimming with different types of wildlife in the ocean.

Rip Curl Podcast - 88 The Perfect Puerto Escondido Session
Episode 88 of rip curls pocast’s; Searching for the surf and finding the perfect Peuerto Escondido Session.

Nathan Hedge Best Tube Award, 2006 Surfer Poll Awards
Nathan Hog Hedge has won the Best Tube award at the 2006 Surfer Poll Awards in the USA. Hog scored the sick left hand tube ride while on a pro team Search trip through Indonesia. The video highlight featured on Mick Fanning’s new film - Mick, Myself And Eugene.
Shralp Surf! #10
Shralp Surf is a bi-weekly surfing vodcast. You can subscribe to Shralp Surf! via iTunes or check it here: http://www.shralp.com/surf In this 10th episode of Shralp Surf!: Shipstern’s Bluff, Euroforce teaser, Laurie Towner interview.

Shralp Surf! #11
Shralp Surf! is a bi-weekly surfing vodcast. Check out http://www.shralp.com/surf In episode #11: Red Bull Big Wave Africa, DVD teaser: Kelly Slater’s Letting Go, Amateur video: Sylt, Germany.

Shralp Surf! #12
Shralp Surf! is a bi-weekly surfing vodcast. Check it out at http://www.shralp.com/surf or subscribe through iTunes. In this 12th episode: Billabong Junior Series Jeffry’s Bay, Zen and Zero teaser, Quik Pro France teaser

Simple Surfing Tips for Beginners and Professionals
The two main components of surfing are paddling out and dropping in. While there is definitely a lot more to surfing, these are two things to master. The best way to learn how to surf is first hand, so after reading this article, go out there and surf, surf, surf!

Learn How to Surf in Just 1 Day
The first thing you need is the right surfboard. Most people make the mistake of trying to learn how to surf on a board that is too short. They see pros riding short boards and think that’s what they need. This is wrong and will only make you frustrated and give up trying to learn.

Pack A Rash Guard Shirt For Your Beach Vacation
The rash guard shirt is a useful piece of beach clothing, which helps protect the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. This article provides information about what a rash guard shirt is, what it does, who needs one, what types there are to choose from and where to find one.

Trestles Free Surf
Free surf at trestles with Andy Irons, Jamie O’Brien, Cory Lopez, Mick Fanning, and Kelly Slater.

Boost Mobile Pro at Trestles
The 2006 Boost Mobile Pro from Trestles, California. It was a good time for everybody in attendance the major surfers came out for the event including Kelly Slater.

Surfboard of Death
Watch the funny MXC challege.