The Sounds of Surfing at JAWS
In Maui in 3 parts.
Glass Beach
Located in MacKerricher State Park close to Fort Bragg, California, Glass Beach owes its name to the nearby residents who used to dump their refuse off the surrounding cliffs.
More photos can be found at Kuriositas
photo: Meganpru
Come 2012, The World’s Longest Water Coaster
Mammoth at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Up All Night
Guns N’ Roses, November Rain
Reminisce Over This
Wreckx-N-Effect, Rump Shaker, 1992
Stricty water for the girl playin’ sax in the ocean.
Fishing With John: Jim Jaramusch
“John Lurie takes Jim Jarmusch shark-fishing for the inaugural episode of his 1991 series Fishing With John.”
via, the documentarian
IWC Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Plastiki”
The 2011 watch was designed to commemorate the 2010 ocean expedition named “Plastiki” completed by environmentalist and adventurer David de Rothschild and his team.
The LirChild Surf buckle
“The Swiss Army Knife of surfing” includes a wax comb, fin key, belt buckle, and bottle opener.
via, the scuttlefish
Lunchtime Laughter
Tim and Eric – Body Boys – Legend of the Pipers
Paddleboarding With Laird Hamilton and Puma
Earlier this Summer, I was on-hand as Puma launched both their Mar Mostro Volvo 70 yacht and the paddleboard inspired by it. The limited edition carbon fiber stand-up paddleboard was designed by Hamilton (the ‘honorary’ 12th member of the PUMA Ocean Race crew) and Juan K, designer of the Mar Mostro. The board turns really well, and sits higher on the water than earlier stand-up paddleboards. I got to learn firsthand that paddleboarding is fairly simple if you have balance, and that no matter what if you’re standing next to Laird Hamilton, you’ll feel like a sissy.
Possibility for the Future: A Sunscreen Pill
Scientists studying the Great Barrier Reef have found a natural sunscreen compound in Acropora coral that could lead to a sunscreen pill.
Morning Dose of Teahupoo
In lieu of missing Wet Water Week this year, we’re dedicating today to all things Agua.
