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Surf hangs in the waist-chest high range this afternoon and things are staying surfable right now. Onshore flow is picking up though, so conditions will take a dump as we continue to head through the afternoon. The tide hits a 4' high around 6:30PM.

 

Dave Martin, 66-year-old swimmer from Solana Beach, was killed by a 17-foot white shark while training for a triathlon near Table Tops in Solana Beach on Friday at 7am.

According to Solana Beach firefighters who responded to the attack, the shark only took one bite. It was fatal. Having clamped down on the victim's legs, the shark likely severed the vital arteries in the man's upper thighs, causing him to rapidly lose fatal amounts of blood.

Local surfer Rob Blase was sitting in the lineup at Pillbox, just to the south, when the attack happened. "The group of triathletes swam straight out from the ramp at Pillbox," said Blase. "They swam out towards the kelp beds and then headed north. They were maybe five minutes into their swim when I heard some screams. I heard the one guy yelling, "Shark!" By the time I was able to paddle to the swimmers, they were pulling him onto the beach and the lifeguards saw it too. They were on it, giving him CPR."

Blase continued, "The top half of the bite was right above the kneecap level. They said the bite width was 22 inches across. It just shredded his wetsuit. From the time it happened until the time they brought him in, it was probably seven to eight minutes. But he was already as white as a ghost."

U.S. Coasty Guard and local lifeguards are currently searching the coastline for any sightings of the shark. But chances of spotting it are slim.

There is now a 72-hour advisory to stay out of the water. According to Solana Beach lifeguard and local surfer, Brett Jones, the beach closure spans from the City of Del Mar all the way north through Solana Beach, and up into Cardiff.

North County surfer filmmaker Ira Opper was there as the victim was brought up to the beach and said "it was horrific."

This is the first confirmed fatality from a shark attack in San Diego since 1959 when a swimmer was killed at Alligator Head at La Jolla Cove.

A little over a week ago, a couple local surfers found a three-foot baby white at Cardiff Reef. They were stand-up-paddleboarding and the shark was bumping the bottom of one of their boards. He pulled it up out of the water by the tail. 
 

Wyclef Jean Performing President

WARDO ARRESTED
San Clemente surfer involved in altercation in Mammoth Lakes

By: Official ASP Statement

In light of the arrest and subsequent charges brought against professional surfer Chris Ward. The Association of Surfing Professionals has launched an investigation into the allegedly criminal acts occurring in the early hours of Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 2007.

According to reports, Ward was arrested after an altercation with three females outside of a bar in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Ward has since been charged with assault with a deadly weapon (other than a firearm), three counts of assault and battery and disturbing the peace.

The ASP recognizes the seriousness of the allegations and is treating the investigation as a high priority. However, given the pending criminal case on the matter, the ASP will await the outcome of that ruling prior to making any final determination.

According to ASP Rules & Disciplinary Committee Chairman Robert Gerard, "Any surfer who damages the image of the sporting body, no matter the place or location, is subject to suspension or expulsion from the ASP World Tour."

The ASP will release further information once its investigation is complete and the criminal case is resolved.

20-25 ft. - 4-5 times overhead with occasional 30 ft. and fair - conditions.

Its big and unruly out there. Dense fog continues as does huge, maxing out W groundswell. Sets are double overhead+ with top breaks doubling that at times. Overall shape is pretty poor.

Massive W groundswell is maxing out today and drilling all spots this morning. Sets are well overhead with top breaks going up to double overhead+ at times. Fog is making it hard to get a good call on exact sizes and shape but it looks very consistent and mixed up. Surf at your own risk!!!!!!!!!!!!

World Class Water Resort Destination Receives 65% Voter Approval

 

Mesa, AZ – November 27, 2007 -  Waveyard, a state-of-the-art water sports resort and national entertainment destination, received overwhelming voter approval (65.36%) in a local election on November 6, 2007. The vote, which was required by law due to tax incentives being offered by the City of Mesa to Waveyard LLC., transitions the project from dream to reality and allows developers to proceed with construction plans and strategic alliances.

 

“The city of Mesa is elated to bring such a dynamic and attractive project to its residents,” said Robert Brinton, executive director of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau.  “In addition to providing a healthy and safe environment filled with outdoor activities for everyone in Arizona, we foresee Waveyard becoming an immediate vacation destination for both domestic and international visitors.” 

 

First-of-its-kind

Waveyard is slated to become a first-of-its-kind tourist destination, featuring the largest surfing wave pool in the U.S., a multi-channel white water rafting and kayaking course,  scuba diving and snorkeling lagoon, wakeboarding park, massive sand beach, and a resort hotel with an indoor water park. Additionally, Waveyard will boast a special events conference center, a spa and wellness center, an amphitheater, numerous restaurants, a surf shop and paddle sports store, entertainment retail, office space and several unique residential opportunities. 

 

 

 

 

“We are thrilled that the voters showed their resounding support for this project. This is the first step in fulfilling our dream of providing healthy, safe, outdoor recreational activities for people of all ages,”

 

said Richard Mladick, Co-founder of Waveyard Development, LLC.

 

Waveyard will occupy 121-acres on the Southeast corner of the Loops 101 & 202 interchange in Mesa. Waveyard will be in close proximity to the Mesa Riverview retail development, Phoenix's Sky Harbor airport and Arizona State University (ASU).  The resort will generate an estimated $5 million in annual revenue for the City of Mesa and create more than 7,000 permanent jobs. 

 

General admission to Waveyard will be consistent with other regional destinations of this scale. In addition, certain attractions, such as surfing on the primary breaks, white water rafting, and kayaking, will require additional fees. It is projected to attract between 1.2 and 2 million visitors per year, with nearly half from out of state.   

     

Water resort in the desert?

Through the practice of environmentally conscious thinking and the use of eco-friendly technologies during construction, Waveyard developers have ensured that the resort will conserve as much water as possible.  In fact, the annual estimated water usage at Waveyard will be directly on par with an 18-hole golf course.  Waveyard will require a one-time fill between 30 and 50 million gallons. Daily use, evaporation and the splash effect will require between 60 and 100 million gallons each year. In comparison, a typical 18-hole golf course uses 144 million gallons per year.

 

“Waveyard’s recreational water needs represent only one-quarter of one percent of the city’s annual water use,” said Colette Moore, Mesa’s water resources specialist. “I’m confident that we can meet the needs of the Waveyard project without affecting our existing customers or our long-term water supply.”

 

“We’re committed to applying some of the most effective environmental and conservation thinking to our project,” adds Jerry Hug, co-founder of Waveyard. 

 

 

Waveyard has already attracted world-class talent to design, engineer and construct the resort’s water features. Jeffrey Gustin will serve as VP of construction management. Gustin, who played an integral role in the planning and project management at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) in Charlotte, brings a wealth of experience to the team. 

 

Groundbreaking is currently slated for mid-2009, with opening day scheduled for 2012.

 

For more information about Waveyard, please visit www.waveyard.com.