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Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke Dies in Costa Rica Home Invasion
world16 days ago

Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke Dies in Costa Rica Home Invasion

Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old California-born surfing icon who settled in Costa Rica and ran Hotel Puerto Viejo, was found dead in a room in Talamanca after an apparent home invasion. Authorities say two armed men threatened him and a woman, stole items (and possibly a vehicle); Van Dyke died from strangulation and stab wounds, and an autopsy is underway. The woman was injured; the case remains under investigation, with tributes flowing from the surfing community.

via USA Today|
#costa-rica#home-invasion#kurt-van-dyke
German Park Surfing Debate Heats Up After Wave Machine Removal
world2 months ago

German Park Surfing Debate Heats Up After Wave Machine Removal

In Frankfurt's English Garden, a dispute arose after city workers removed a makeshift wave created by surfers to restore the iconic Eisbach river wave, which had disappeared due to sediment removal. The surfers had secretly deployed a beam to recreate the wave during Christmas, but the city responded by removing it, citing safety concerns following a fatal incident and safety regulations. The controversy highlights tensions between local authorities and the surfing community over restoring the popular surf spot.

via AP News|
#city-controversy#english-garden#germany
Munich's River Wave Disappears, Surfers Stunned
world4 months ago

Munich's River Wave Disappears, Surfers Stunned

The famous Eisbach river wave in Munich, known as the birthplace of freshwater surfing, has mysteriously disappeared after a recent cleanup, leaving surfers puzzled. Authorities are investigating the cause and plan to divert more water to restore the wave, which is a major tourist and sporting attraction. The wave's disappearance highlights the delicate balance required for standing waves and the impact of maintenance activities.

via The Guardian|
#eisbach#munich#river-wave
Bright Surfboard Lights Could Reduce Shark Attacks, Study Suggests
science-and-technology1 year ago

Bright Surfboard Lights Could Reduce Shark Attacks, Study Suggests

Australian researchers have found that wrapping seal-shaped decoys in bright LED lights can deter great white sharks by disrupting their silhouette, a technique they plan to test on surfboards. While previous shark deterrents have shown mixed results, this new approach aims to reduce shark attacks by making surfers less visible to sharks. However, experts caution against over-reliance on such technology, as sharks use multiple senses to detect prey and are generally not interested in humans.

via Los Angeles Times|
#led-lights#marine-biology#science-and-technology