Capt. Jamie Glasner
Article Category: Inshore Fishing Report
Inshore Fishing Report: November 2011 Capt. Jamie Glasner It’s just about that time of year when we get to stuff our faces with endless amounts of food! With winter closing in on us, our lagoons should start clearing up. On a couple of my last trips the water clarity was getting fairly decent; not gin-clear, but clear enough to where I could see the bottom and see fish. Overall, the October fishing was excellent. The redfish bite was definitely on, both inshore and nearshore. My buddy, Capt.... [Read more...]
Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
Offshore Fishing Report: November 2011 Capt. Scott Bussen Well, it seemed as if it would never arrive and that the stifling heat would never end, but the fall weather has finally made its way into Central Florida! For some people, it’s just a welcome climatological change, but for us fishermen, it’s so much more… Sure, the change in temperature is an awesome bonus, but every fisherman has a favorite reason to await the fall weather pattern. For some, it’s the opportunity... [Read more...]
John Hearin
Article Category: Surf Rider Foundation
Surfrider News & Events: November 2011 Surfrider Foundation, Cocoa Beach Chapter By John Hearin The Cocoa Beach Chapter of Surfrider Foundation is putting together a 2012 calendar that will feature photos and artwork depicting iconic scenes of our world-famous beach. Anyone with a “calendar worthy” scene is encouraged to submit their high resolution photo or artwork for consideration. Please contact us at: CBSFcalendar@gmail.com for more details. Deadline for submissions is November... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
What CRsurf.com and PRETOMA are trying to save. Dead sea turtles are bycatch from shrimp trawlers. Photo: Pretoma.org Costa Rica Surf Report: November 2011 By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: This month starts the wave season for the Caribbean. Late-season tropical activity in the Gulf can bring surf from the north. Then, later in the month, powerful northeasters that file down from Canada push off from the east coast and send swell to Costa Rica’s beaches with surf up... [Read more...]
Scooter Newell
Article Category: Jedi Grind Tricks
Jedi Grind Tricks: November 2011 By Scooter Newell The 6th Annual Slater Brothers Invitational is officially in the books. Benefiting the World Skin Cancer Foundation, the event brought everyone together to raise awareness and funds to battle this widespread disease. And there is no better way to bring everyone together than a week’s worth of surf, skate, golf, music, food, and fun. Things started on Monday with a golf scramble. The Cocoa Beach Country Club was decorated with sponsor tents,... [Read more...]
John Hughes
Article Category: C.B. Surf Museum
C U at C2C By John Hughes; Photo by Georgette McWilliams Our 5th Annual Causeway to Causeway (C2C) is coming up. This will again be an 11- or 22-mile non-trophy event, but we will track participants’ finish times. Any paddle craft is invited to attend. If you can paddle it, you are welcome. The challenge will start at Lee Wenner Park in Cocoa at the base of the SR 520 Causeway bridge. The course will parallel the Intracoastal Waterway in the Indian River and continue south for 11 miles to... [Read more...]
Scooter Newell
Article Category: Boardrider
Boardrider of the Month: Crystal Cooper Interview by Scooter Newell Name: Crystal Cooper Date of Birth: March 17, 1983… St. Patty’s Day! Hometown: Cocoa Beach! Years Surfing: 14 Years Skating: 14 Current Surf Quiver: 9′ Stu Sharpe and a 5’8″ Peli by Bagel Current Skate Setup: Still ridin’ my 10-plus-year-old Fish Longskates! I guess that means I don’t do too much damage on them! Who got you into surfing and where did you first learn how to surf? John McAleenan,... [Read more...]
Scooter Newell
Article Category: Jedi Grind Tricks
Jedi Grind Tricks: October 2011 By Scooter Newell It started with a letter from the kids to local businesses. “We are skaters from the Cocoa Beach Skatepark!! And we love to rip!! We will be helping Junior Achievement raise money for our local school programs. On September 24, 2011, come help us “shred the gnar” at the 2nd Annual Skate to Educate Contest!!! Thank you for all of your support and shredding!!!” On September 24, the Cocoa Beach Skate Park teamed up with Junior... [Read more...]
Scooter Newell
Article Category: Boardrider
Boardrider of the Month: Dylan Durkin Interview by Scooter Newell Dylan Durkin is an excellent example of the amazing boardriding talent found right here in Cocoa Beach. Around the Skatepark, his name is synonymous with style. His effortless approach leaves people wondering how he’s able to make a highly technical trick look as simple as a kickturn. He’s competed as a young teenager all over the state as a sponsored amateur and often did well. Dylan even graced our April 2008 cover blasting... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
You could be surfing with Donavon! Photo: Safari Surf School/Billabong Costa Rica Surf Report: October 2011 By Greg Gordon FORECAST Caribbean Coast: Although occasional afternoon showers arrive from the tropics, this coast actually has more sunshine this month than the Pacific. Expect mostly tiny surf with a rare one- to two-day swell pushing in chest- to head-high waves. Pacific Coast: The rainy season is here in full force. Occasional morning showers will mess up the dawn patrol, but leave the... [Read more...]
