Please join the facebook group END WILDLIFE ELECTROCUTIONS IN COSTA RICA, and sign the petition here.
Check out Photos on Facebook from the Quiksilver Cup, shot by Alfred Barquero - LINK
The Robert August Surf and Turf Event raised over $25,000 for CEPIA, a non-profit helping kids living near Tamarindo. See pics from their fundraisers on their Facebook Event page.
The Volcano Brewing Lodge is going to having food and drink specials throughout Semana Santa.
Find out the details on their Facebook page.
Vea el mundo de Esteban Delgado - fotografo professional - en Facebook.
From Las Tortugas Hotel: "Yei and Brittany hosted Big Tony and the Volcom crew at the Taco Star this weekend. The party was a big success with international and local stars and fun was had by all. The hotel's local BarBQ star, Sandra, (wo)manned the grill. Some enjoyed the great surf and everyone enjoyed the free beer and food. Tony made sure everyone felt welcome." Check out the pictures on the Facebook.
H2OGoSouth is our new surf reporter for Witchs Rock, here is their Facebook page
Some more great shots on Facebook from the Caribbean Circuito event in Playa Cocles by Adrenaline Rush CR.
Photos by Alfredo Baquero from the Lime Coral Caribbean Pro last weekend on Facebook.
If you are chilly, this Facebook page will heat you up quickly, muchas chicas bellas!
IseeItravel is the media group working on the video documentary for the Osa Peninsula - 2.5%
Our friend Salsiboy is hosting another contest in Playa Hermosa. Check him out on Facebook.
Awesome idea!! Puerto Viejo Ride Share on Facebook, if you need a ride to the Caribbean side.
The National Lifeguard Association of Costa Rica has instructions showing what to do in case of an earthquake on Facebook.
Movie Night Invite from Villas Rio Mar in Dominical on Facebook
Monocafe Skimboards has pics from the latest Skim Jam in Playa Prieta on Facebook
Maki Style Surf Photo sessions in Pavones and on Facebook
If you are against oil drilling, here is your Facebook page. Every vote counts - don't forget it!
Waves Costa Rica is looking for a surf embassador that lives near San Jose, CR. Check their flyer for details on Facebook.
Photos from the ISA World Masters contest in Nicaragua - by Matos Films on Facebook
Sea turtles in the Osa Peninsula need your help!
Sea turtle nesting season is here and we need your help to ensure the survival of these critically endangered animals! With one modest donation, you can help tag, monitor and track a turtle, enabling us to better protect them through science and educational outreach. With your help, we can reach our goal of $4,000! Follow this Facebook link to donate and spread the word.
If you are going to Costa Rica to skimboard, check out the Skim CR Facebook page first.
Costa Rica Surf Institute have been posting surf videos from Tamarindo on their Facebook page
Ace surf photographer Tony Roberts let me know the new REVISTA SURF is out!
Dominical Lifeguards hosting a surf and lifeguard contest on April 22nd! Facebook or Flyer
Nasional Skateboards on Facebook, supporting the Pavones Bowl Contest on April 17th
Some AMAZING SURF SHOTS from the Quiksilver Cup last weekend, thanks to Nosara Shack on Facebook
Joel Harper's book that teaches kids why it's important not to litter - All the Way to the Ocean - is going to be made into an animated movie! Guest voices include Laird Hamilton and Kelly Slater.
Totem Hotel in Playa Cocles has some great pics shared from recent travelers on Facebook
Thanks to Tiger for posting a link to our favorite Lowtide Lounge in Esterillos on Facebook
You can see other videos and posts by WipeOut Films here on their Facebook page
Tamarindo Recycles is on Facebook, so you can see what's on their eco-calendar every month.
Extended Facebook video of the Reef Latin Pro contest back in December in Santa Teresa by Mor Surf Videos
Surf For Life is a not-for-profit organization designed to connect surfers with community service activities to create impact at an international level. The mission of the organization is to channel the interest and energy of individual surfers into teams that travel internationally to various project sites where they can experience world class waves while serving as hands-on volunteers. They will be in Puerto Viejo in 2010.
Safari Surf School and Blue Surf Sanctuary - Intro Video EcoTicos - Researching Sustainable Development of Terraba Sierpe Mangroves on the Osa Peninsula
Call for Love - Clothing company with intentions of improving lives Agua Azul - Surf Charters in Nosara
Sharkwater - Watch to see why Sharks are an important part of our ecosystem and need to be protected. Chronicle - Reggae Band booking gigs around the world - Big up!!
Surf and Snow Mag - My favorite online mag for Women's Surfing and Snowboarding Allan Weisbecker - Yes, even the Cosmic Bandito has his own MySpace page
Shaka Surf Camp - All inclusive jungle surf camp in Playa Hermosa (north of Santa Teresa and Mal Pais)
Spanish for Success - Friend Russ helping international travelers with learning Spanish in Costa Rica
Reciclar Hermosa - a grass-roots recycling program benefiting the local community
Imaging Foundation - uses images and media to educate, IMPACT, and call us all to action. It's your ocean!
YouTube's Newest Additions
Full Moon SUP event hosted in Tamarindo by Waves Costa Rica on Vimeo.
Skimboarding Costa Rica on Canal 9's Pulse TV on YouTube.
Awesome vid of Cali Munoz and J.O.B. - Aloha to Pura Vida - on YouTube by Surfos Mag.
WipeOut Films just posted their recent Camelo Model video of Andreina Samudio. Que lindisima!
When you get your chin off the ground, check out their latest compilation from the Copa Maui in Jaco on YouTube.Real Surf Trips and Tony Roberts have been creating some magical surf and lifestyle videos for the Guanacaste Coast. Watch their latest creation on VIMEO.
Find out more about Las Tortugas and the role ecotourism plays in the conservation struggle on YouTube.
Huge tow session video from Nazarre Portugal on Vimeo, shot the day of Garrett McNamara's 100 foot wave.
Jairos Perez surfing some of the finer breaks on the Nicoya Peninsula on Vimeo
Check out the highlights from the Volcom Qualifying Series in Playa Hermosa on YouTube
A longer version posted on YouTube here
Watch this video to get psyched for the Puerto Viejo Open Pro next month - on YouTube.
Nosara Shack takes a surf trip to Playa Marbella, video on Vimeo
If you want to know what a true surf camp experience is like, check out Del Mar Surf Camp on YouTube
Central America Surfing Games Guatemala 2012 - Webisode #1 by WipeOut Films on YouTube. And here is webisode #2
Carlos Munoz has his first Innersection TV entry, created by 7Mares' Saul Garcia on YouTube.
Skim and Surf Video - Rocking Hermosa - by SkimCR on Youtube
Surfing Bull Dog, an old YouTube video but guaranteed to make you smile
"2.5%" is a documentary short focused on protecting the Osa Peninsula. Our message is clear, this is a region that should be developed responsibly and in line with the environment. Help fund this movie by donating here - LINK
Anthony Fillingim's feature video on YouTube. Killer tubes and airs!
The DC Shoes - Europe Surf Team - ripping in a bunch of Costa Rica's finest breaks on YouTube.
This Vimeo video showcases the Pura Vida that Costa Rica has to offer, filmed by Patrick Pierson
Puerto Viejo Open Pro, 2nd date coming up on the 23rd of June. Check the highlights from January's contest.
If you love to boogie (board), then this video on YouTube is a must see, by WipeOutFilms.
Watch the giant surf in Dominical and the best Costa Rica surfers riding waves
on the 4th event on the Circuito Nacional thanks to WipeOutFilms on YouTube.
WipeOut Films catchs Rob Machado scoring surf in Costa Rica on YouTube
Megwyn Saunders, Camelo Bikinis team rider, enjoying some Costa Rica surf on YouTube
The Inaugural LOST... Surf Jam just posted up a video on Surfline.com. Check it..
16mm Reels - A taste of Central America - Puerto Viejo barrels from 2007
Surfos Magazine presents its latest online version of their glossy magazine on ISSUU
We love skimboarding! We love Teahupoo's waves! Why not put them together on YouTube?
Related to surfing in that if we keep using dirty burning fossil fuels, the acidification of our oceans will kill all marine life.
Protest in San Francisco during an Obama Fundraiser on YouTube
Leon Glatzer making it look easy in Pavones - Kerrupt Air - on YouTube
Wipeout Films - Campeonato Nacional de Bodyboard 2011 on YouTube
Noe Mar McGonagle and Diego Naranjo are in France for the Quiksilver Open Pro and King of the Groms World Finals. Check in with them through this YouTube video from Surfos Magazine
LuxyHair filmed their trip to Costa Rica with Del Mar Surf Camp on YouTube
Several local Surfrider Foundation chapters combined their talents and funds to create the film - Cycle of Insanity - about how we change our water cycle on YouTube
The Rip Curl Search Pro is coming to San Francisco, California! Get ready for some cold water beat downs.
There's some scary creatures in the ocean... none more scary than plastic. Watch this Surfrider PSA
Coco Ho and Claire Bevilacqua visiting Santa Teresa to catch a few, from our friends at MalPaiSurfCam.com
Check out the trailer to the feature film "The Return" created by Costa Rican director Hernán Jiménez. He was able to raise over $50,000 on Kickstarter to make his film a reality.
Carton teaches Anthony Fillingim and Maikol Torres how to shape surfboards on YouTube.
7Mares Magazine has a great videographer - Saul Garcia - putting out top vides for Gilbert Brown and
the rest of Costa Rica's top surfers. Check out their CNS finals highlights on Vimeo
Josymar Fuentes from Jaco has put together some sick clips on YouTube, some of them from his new DVD
Men's Final heat of the Nike US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA on YouTube. Kelly Slater vs. Yadin Nicol
Check out the final day highlights of the Quiksilver Pro in Puerto Escondido Mexico
Gilbert and Ronald Brown, Carlos Muñoz, and Diego Naranjo all competed with Gilbert making it to the 4th round!
What can happen to a tourist here who does not pay attention to basic security precautions? That's the premise of a YouTube video produced by the U.S. Embassy here that seeks to promote vigilance. From AmCostaRica.com
To check out local surfers in action, pick up a copy of “Josymar Fuentes and Friends, Vol 1” video, featuring some great local surfers. Available at Jacó Surf Club, The Point Surf Shop, the Del Mar Surf Camp office, Roca Loca Surf Shop, B&B Surf Shop and Piko Surf Shop. Proceeds go to help the orphanage in San José.
Highlights of the Quiksilver Open Pro presented by Olympus. Video by Saul Garcia on Vimeo.
Extended Facebook video of the Reef Latin Pro contest back in December in Santa Teresa by Mor Surf Videos
Carton Surfboards team riders video at the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games.
To check out local surfers in action, pick up a copy of “Josymar Fuentes and Friends, Vol 1” video, featuring some great surfing clips. It’s available at Jacó Surf Club, The Point Surf Shop, the Del Mar Surf Camp office, Roca Loca Surf Shop, B&B Surf Shop and Piko Surf Shop. Proceeds go to help the orphanage in San José.
Freddy "Salsiboy" Camacho showing his surf skills on YouTube. Ready for your surf lesson?
Catch more YouTube highlights of the Copa Nosara held on June 4th in Playa Guiones, from SurfingNosara.com
Vote for Gilbert Brown's section on Taylor Steele's Innersection.tv.. "This section captures Gilbert. I dont know him but i feel like i do from this. This makes me want to hang out and surf with him. Strong edit and good surfing." Posted: 09/08/2010 by taylor steele. Surfing Magazine posts up Gilbert Brown's Innersection clip. Check it here.
Video Highlights from the Masters World Surfing Championships in Santa Catalina, Panama.
Tamarindo Rainy Season YouTube video showing some major flood action.
Check out the final day of the ECSC (East Coast Surf Championships) in Virginia Beach on YouTube.
No, it's not Costa Rica, but Jairo Perez from Jaco won the Juniors, and placed 5th in open.
(check his waves out from the 1:30 to 1:42 and 2:02 to 2:08 marks)
ISA Masters - World Surfing Championships in Santa Catalina 8/27 to 9/4 - Promo Vid on YouTube
Learn how to make Recycled Paper - from SNA for Kids on YouTube
Shark Finning Birthday Party on February 17th in San Jose shown on YouTube, hosted by Pretoma.org to remind the Supreme Court that Costa Ricans are still waiting for the court's final decision (3 years now) that will uphold the responsible management of sharks and the country's marine resources.
YouTube Vid of Jefferson Tacson (CRSURF rider) and friends at Playa Hermosa. Surfeando en La Chanchera con: - Hnos tascon - Lizbeth Vindas - Jeremy Segura - video por Ezequiel Avaro
Catch the footage from last year's Legalize It Pro in Puerto Viejo on YouTube
Carton Surfboards - Jaco surf shop video ad. Check out the 'bicho model' video, too. Pura Vida No Pro 2008 - held annually at Playa Esterillos each year to benefit homeless kids from San Jose (part 7 of 7 in a series of highlights from the event).
HOME - Trailer for the Movie*
*In 200,000 years on Earth, humanity has upset the balance of the planet, established by nearly four billion years of evolution. The price to pay is high, but it's too late to be a pessimist: humanity has barely ten years to reverse the trend, become aware of the full extent of its spoliation of the Earth's riches and change its patterns of consumption.
Project Blue - The Surf Industry and Surfrider working to save our oceans, waves, and beaches. Currently there is a contest to win a backpack full of Travel Gear!
Green Jungle - Helping out the communities in the Talamanca region
A Tale of Entanglement - Why we must never forget why littering is a big deal, and why we must teach others not to do it.
From the Osa Coalition - Video showing the destruction of Playa Preciosa on the Osa Peninsula by the Costa Rican government
Video demonstrating the problem that communities all over Costa Rica - the loss of water quality and quantity. From CAVU, covering Uvita and the Osa Peninsula. En Espanol (with English subtitles)
