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Guide to surfing

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:04:11 +0000

I have put together my guide for surfing book. A lot of the book info can be found on this website but I have compiled it into a book for anyone who wishes to purchase it. It is $4.99 on amazon for a hard copy and $0.99 on kindle.

Andy Irons Autopsy Report

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:21:30 +0000

Conflicting reports are currently coming in concerning the cause of death in the passing of Andy Irons. According to an official autopsy report obtained by the New York Times, the primary cause of Irons’ death was cardiac arrest, related to coronary artery disease. The secondary cause of death, according to the Times, was acute mixed drug ingestion. The Tarrant County Medical Examiners office prepared the autopsy, which will not be made public until June 20. A press release, prepared by the Irons family, has also circulated. In the release, a medical examiner who consulted with the family comes to a different conclusion on the matter of whether drugs contributed to Irons’ death. “[Drug ingestion was] not the cause of death and did not contribute to the death,” said forensic pathologist Dr. Vincent Di Maio in the Irons family’s statement. “The Manner of Death is in fact labeled Natural.”

Read both the Times story and the press release:: http://www.surfermag.com/features/andy-irons-autopsy-results-released/

Surfer and Surfing Mag for $12

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:03:31 +0000

A pretty good deal so I thought I would post for everyone. I just renewed my subscriptions. For $12 and that includes both, its well worth the money.

https://www.circsource.com/store/Subscribe.html?magazineId=123&sourceCode=I9ABNN

FYI – this is link is from surfermag’s website so its not some weird website.

Weekly Surf Reports

admin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:16:57 +0000

Its March, so I am going to be starting the weekly surf reports again. If you want to sign up to get them via your phone or email, please do so. Otherwise, check here and our forum for the updates as well.

Andy Irons: R.I.P

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:07:57 +0000

Source: http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/Surfing_legend_Andy_Irons_dies_.html

Three-time world surfing champion Andy Irons of Kauai died today in a hotel room in Texas, family and friends confirmed.

His death is being investigated as a possible overdose of methadone, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow but the exact cause of death may require a toxicology test, which could take 60 to 90 days to complete.

Irons, 32, was on his way home after withdrawing from a surf contest in Puerto Rico. He was found in bed by staff at the Grand Hyatt Hotel at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport when he failed to respond to a wake-up call, the medical examiner’s office said. Emergency personnel pronounced him dead at 9:46 a.m.

There were no signs of trauma. But methadone was found inside a container of a prescription drug called zolpidem, the medical examiner said. Zolpidem is commonly used for insomnia, while methadone is a powerful controlled substance used for pain. The container, as well as numerous other medications, was found on a nightstand, the medical examiner said.

Irons had competed briefly this past weekend at an Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour contest in Puerto Rico where his family said today that he was suffering from dengue fever.

Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical climates. Its symptom include intense headaches and joint pain.

Irons had competed in the first round of the Rip Curl Pro Search, but was too sick to continue and withdrew before the second round, his family said.

Randy Rarick, executive director of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing on Oahu’s North Shore, said Irons died during a layover in Texas.

“Because he couldn’t compete, because he was too sick, he decided to fly home,” he said. “He checked into a hotel and that’s where they found him.”

Irons leaves behind a wife, Lyndie, who is seven-months pregnant with the couple’s first child.

Irons was expected to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing this month, Rarick said. He had returned to the contest circuit this year after taking a break last season. He was not in contention for the title, but had won a contest earlier this year in Tahiti.

“We were all looking forward to having him here,” Rarick said. “Andy Irons was very passionate about his competitive drive and that’s what really allowed him to win world championships.”

Irons won three consecutive world titles, from 2002 to 2004, and had 19 victories on the professional tour. He also won the Quiksilver Pro France championships from 2003 to 2005 and the Rip Curl Pro Search titles in 2006 and 2007.

He withdrew from the full ASP World Tour in 2009 and was granted a wild-card entry to tour events this season, winning the Billabong Pro Tahiti in August.

Irons was raised in Hanalei, Kauai, where he began his days surfing the breaks around the island with his younger brother, Bruce, who is also a professional surfer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, dengue fever is the most common cause of fever in travelers returning from the Caribbean, Central America, and South Central Asia. The CDC posted an “outbreak notice” about the mosquito-born virus in June that included Puerto Rico as one of the countries where cases had occurred. The notice also said there has been a general increase in dengue fever since 2009.

NJ Surf Reports Mobile App

admin — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:48:56 +0000

Here is a new surf report app for android phones only. It has NJ surf reports only. Please let me know if you have any trouble with it:

http://njsurfingclub.com/NJ_Surf_Report.apk

9.10 Weekly Report

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:42:11 +0000

flat this week but watching Igor which should bring us waves later next week. water temp: mid 70s

9.3 Weekly Report

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:39:32 +0000

Stormy today and head high+. waist and clean all weekend. water temp mid-high 70s

Thanks to NJ Surfers

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:59:53 +0000

I received this email from a guy who was saved last weekend by a surfer and he wanted me to share with all of you:

Not sure if this is best place for this or not; but wanted to give the surfering crowd of New Jersey a great big THANK YOU!!! On August 29, a surfer saved my life from a nasty rip current on Island Beach state park. No way I would have survived, and I\’m a pretty strong swimmer. Then he and his buddy went in again and pulled 2 kids out. His name was Jeremy, looked to be in his 20\’s, black hair and slight beard. Thats all I know. Thanked him profusely, but its not enough. How can anything be enough? Anyway, through him, I now realize that there must be tons of unsung heros out there in the surfing world. To all of you: Thank you, and to Jeremy, I owe every day of my life from now on to you; every kids B-day, every laugh, every happy moment, everything. I realize its silly, but I hope that somehow this will get back to him. Thanks, Eric ‘

8.27 Weekly Report

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:34:17 +0000

lots of swell on the way. increase tomorrow and should stay good through the week – water temp: mid/upper 70s