Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Seas, Tides And Rain Picking Up As Alex Churns

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Tropical stome Alex was close to hurricane strength at the time of this pic from Port Aransas today. All indications presently have Alex going ashore tomorrow night late or early Thursday somewhere near the border with Mexico.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Port Aransas Today, Windy And Warm, Again!

It is a nice day today, with a little cloud cover but a typical June day.
Today all eyes along the Gulf are turned nervously towards tropical depression Alex which just cleared the Yucatan after coming ashore yesterday there as a strong tropical storm with 65 mph. winds and torrential rains.
Now Gulf Coast residents from Mexico to Florida watch to see where it will go and how strong it will get.

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Friday, June 18, 2010

Slick Surfing In the Gulf!

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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Port Aransas This Morning, 10:21 AM.

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Hot and windy already, with a slight, hazy overcast.

Monday, June 14, 2010

GOVERNOR LINGLE ESTABLISHES HAWAI‘I SURFING RESERVES

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For Immediate Release: June 2, 2010
GOVERNOR LINGLE ESTABLISHES HAWAI‘I SURFING RESERVES
Executive Order Recognizes Surfing’s Cultural, Historic and Sports Significance; Promotes Protection of World-Renowned Surf Spots
HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle today issued an executive order to establish surfing reserves at two of Hawai‘i’s most important and well-known surfing areas. The executive order “acknowledges the cultural, sports and historic significance of important surf sites in Hawai‘i,” and “raises public awareness about the importance of protecting, nourishing and developing Hawai‘i’s world famous surf sites.”

The Governor’s order establishes the Duke Kahanamoku Surfing Reserve, which includes surf breaks bounded by the Ala Wai and the Waikîkî War Memorial Natatorium, as well as the North Shore Surfing Reserve, which includes surf breaks from Ali‘i Beach in Hale‘iwa to Sunset Beach. Both surf reserves are located off the waters of O‘ahu.

“Hawai‘i has some of the most famous and beautiful surf sites in the world and its native sons, such as Senator Fred Hemmings, have deservedly gained international recognition in the sport of surfing,” said Governor Lingle. “I am pleased we can formally acknowledge the cultural, sports, and historic significance of surfing in Hawai‘i.”

The executive order does not provide any funding for the surfing reserves, but enables the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), which is statutorily responsible for managing all waters and coastal areas of the state, to receive donations that could be used for signs or markers that identify the surf reserves. In addition, under the executive order, DLNR may assist in promoting federal, state and county collaboration in identifying, nourishing and protecting Hawai‘i surfing reserves.

The idea to designate surfing reserves in Hawai‘i was first introduced during the 2010 session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature by Senator Fred Hemmings, a former World Surfing Champion. Sen. Hemmings’ bill was approved unanimously by the State Senate, but was recommitted by the House in the final hours of the last day of the session. Sen. Hemmings’ idea to establish surfing reserves in Hawai‘i was patterned after the National Surfing Reserves Australia program, which currently recognizes about a dozen iconic surfing sites throughout Australia because of their intrinsic environmental, heritage, sporting and cultural value.

“Hawai‘i is the genesis of surfing,” said Sen. Hemmings. “We must regain the cultural and sports leadership of the world of surfing, and surfing reserves is a step in that direction. I appreciate and thank Governor Lingle for establishing surfing reserves for Hawai‘i.”

Old Hansen Sticks!

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At The Beach...

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