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One in three surfers will likely experience one or more surf-related injuries in any given year. The conclusion is the result of a study by Southern Cross University involving 700 recreational surfers.
Marcos Monteiro has claimed victory at the 2011 Quiksilver Ceremonial Punta De Lobos Big Wave Invitational in Pichilemu, Chile. The Brazilian big wave surfer took $10,000 home and the first Big Wave World Tour event of the season.
Dale Webster has done it again. The 62-year-old surfer from Valley Ford, California, enjoyed his 13,000 consecutive surfing days on April 6, 2011.
Fukushima was one of the best surfing regions in Japan. After the tsunami and the nuclear power plant meltdown, Japanese surfers had to change their habits. Since March 11, 2011, surfing is banned.
The first wetsuit with a built-in instantly inflatable air bladder has been invented. This outstanding new survival development was developed by big wave legend Shane Dorian, Billabong Wetsuits, and Mustang Survival Corporation.