Category Archives: California Coastal Notes of Interest

Los Angeles Waterkeeper Celebrates “Swimmable California Day”

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Surfline.com Los Angeles Waterkeeper, in collaboration with California Coastkeeper Alliance, proudly announces that the California Legislature has officially designated July 25, 2013 as Swimmable California Day. In honor of this special occasion, Los Angeles Waterkeeper will be hosting events at fresh water and salt-water locations. Continue Reading......
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International Standouts Post Top Scores for Round 3 of Vans US Open of Surfing

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Surfline.com The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Prime Vans US Open of Surfing opened today's action in peaky two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at South Huntington Beach Pier, completing the non-elimination Round of 24 compliments of some world-class performances from both event favorites and up-and-coming internationals. Jordy Smith (ZAF), 25, posted high scores for the second day in a row, belting a 9.17 and 8.20 for progressive surfing on a pierbowl rights and wedgy lefthander. Smith's efforts would see him secure a Round of 16 berth over C.J. Hobgood (USA), 34, and Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR), 19. Continue Reading......
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PODIUM FINISHERS DETERMINED IN 2013 TRANSPAC

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Honolulu, Hawaii – July 22, 2013 – With about one fourth the fleet still making their final approaches into the finish in today’s light winds, the windows of opportunities have now been closed for anyone to challenge the top three overall finishers in the 2013 Transpac. On the strength of starting in perfect wind conditions, carrying these through the race, and with a comprehensive refit and well-developed performance program on a classic yacht, Matt Brooks’ 1929 Sparkman & Stephens-designed 52-foot wooden yawl Dorade has earned overall victory in this 47th edition of the race, organized by the Transpacific YC and held biennially since 1906. At Thursday evening's award ceremony, Dorade will win the impressive King Kalakaua Trophy as First Corrected Overall Yacht. Continue Reading......
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Under 600 Miles

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Hello Westward Fans! We've been busy since our last post. At the time of writing, we have just under 600 miles until our finish, so just a few days left! We have seen a little bit of everything in our last day and a half or so. Westward and her crew have successfully weathered squalls, lulls, big waves, calm seas, blistering sun, and cold. We have done a few gybes, always trying to sail closest to rhumb line (most direct course to the finish). Our crew work has improved quite a bit. Continue Reading......
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Yacht Westward Start, Around the West End, First Squall, First Kite

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  Latest blog post from the Bell family on Westward: Hello Westward Fans! It's been a pretty active two days for Westward and her crew of Bells. With Monday morning came the expected pre-race chaos and the unexpectedly large send-off crew. By about 11:30 we were off the dock and headed toward the race course. Our first adventure was just outside the Angels Gate Light when the engine alarm went off to let us know that we had lost oil pressure. More...
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