San Clemente, CA to Begin Reopening Beaches This Weekend Two weeks after closing them, San Clemente City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to begin reopening city beaches for exercise and surfing. An online petition signed by 2,500 people asked for the reopening of local beaches “for the physical and mental well-being” of the community. Related: Civil Disobedience: Town Mayor Comments on Video of Lone Surfer Running from Law Enforcement on […] Surf SwellBrains | April 23, 2020 2 Comments
Civil Disobedience: Town Mayor Comments on Video of Lone Surfer Running from Law Enforcement on California Beach In an official letter released by the town of Little Coronado, California’s mayor, Rich Bailey, and headlined, Can We All Agree That Surfing Should Not Be a Crime, the mayor writes: “A viral video from earlier this week shows a lone surfer, in the ocean near La Jolla, fleeing the water as multiple law enforcement officials chase him down in […] Surf SwellBrains | April 21, 2020 1 Comment
Hawaii Governor Orders All Beaches CLOSED After Recent Overuse | But You Can Still Surf Hawaii Governor David Ige ordered all state-owned beached closed yesterday, April 17th, 2020 due to the Coronavirus crisis and due to “many people are continuing to access beaches, waters, and trails for social and recreational activities without proper social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis.” Violating these new rules can come with a fine of up to $5,000 and/or 1 year […] Industry News SwellBrains | April 18, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Santa Cruz County, CA to Reopen Beaches, Parks, and Lift Ban on Surfing The Santa Cruz County health officer is planning to reopen beaches, parks, and to lift the ban on surfing this Thursday, April 16. “We’re seeing a very flattened curve in Santa Cruz County, which makes me feel optimistic and I believe that our community members will appreciate the privilege of being able to utilize the beaches and parks in our […] Surf SwellBrains | April 15, 2020 1 Comment
Surfing In or Around World-Famous Trestles Now Illegal | Huntington Beach One of a Few Open Beaches in CA Surfing in or around world-famous Trestles has been closed. Surfing there is now officially illegal. A crime. Related: VIDEO: Surfers Use Boat to Poach Closed Legendary CA Surf Spot and Boat Gets Caught by Waves On Tuesday, authorities blocked off pathways to surfers and other beachgoers. This follows a string of beach closures in San Diego County, Oceanside, and Los […] Surf SwellBrains | April 10, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Surfers Use Boat to Poach Closed Legendary CA Surf Spot | Boat Caught by Waves… View this post on Instagram Maybe taking a boat into Lowers isn’t such a good idea. Was checking cam, 3 guys out, boat was out of frame, set came in, then upside down boat came into frame with about 6 then in Line-up. Lifeguards paddled out to help them. Eventually boat washed up on shore. Check Surfline cam […] SwellBrains | April 9, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Does Being a Great Surfer Also Make You a Great Snowboarder? [arve url="https://youtu.be/jq2AIcgs61U"] SwellBrains | April 7, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Surfer Cuffed and Arrested at Malibu, CA | Should Same Apply to Backcountry Skiers Right Now? Whatever you personally think, the people in charge have decided that to slow down and stop the spread of coronavirus it is best that we all stay at home, shelter in place, and practice self-isolation. Unfortunately, that means we must forgo some of the things that make us happy, connect us with nature, and keep us sane. Not just to prevent […] Surf SwellBrains | April 3, 2020 12 Comments
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