Brother of murdered California surfing icon suggests Costa Rica incident may have been a ‘random attack,’ stating he ‘had no enemies’
California Surfing Legend Murdered in Costa Rica The brother of Kurt Van Dyke, a well-known surfer from California, is convinced that his sibling was randomly attacked in Costa Rica. Peter Van Dyke expressed his belief that the circumstances surrounding the murder are more shocking than initially reported. “I can’t think of a reason this happened […]
California surfing icon killed in Costa Rica, girlfriend restrained with zip ties
A well-known surfer from California was tragically killed in his home in Costa Rica after his girlfriend was tied up and robbed. Kurt Van Dyke, 66, a hotel manager in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, was discovered deceased on Saturday, with a sheet over his head and a knife beside him. Local news sources reported this. […]
MTA increases use of barriers to stop subway surfing in NYC
New Safety Barriers Introduced on No. 7 Subway Cars In an effort to reduce subway surfing, anti-surfing barriers have been installed on several No. 7 subway cars. However, some passengers are unsure whether these barriers will effectively deter kids from attempting the risky behavior. The padded barriers, positioned between the train cars, aim to stop […]
Horrific ‘Subway Surfing’ Incident Uncovers One of Parenting’s Hardest Decisions
Reflections on Parenting and Teenage Risks Listening to some gut-wrenching stories in New York City has me pondering the complexities of parenting. Like, should we let our kids explore freely in this dangerous world, or should we keep them on a tighter leash? It’s heartbreaking to hear about the two teenage girls who were found […]
12-year-old girl shared shocking videos before NYC subway surfing incident: ‘Acts on her own’
Tragic Subway Incident Involving 12-Year-Old Brooklyn Girl A 12-year-old girl from Brooklyn, Zemfira Mukhtarov, tragically lost her life during a subway surfing incident. In the weeks prior, she had shared a daring TikTok video, which included footage of herself lying on the subway tracks. Zemfira’s mother, Natalya Rudenko, expressed her deep grief, revealing that her […]
Surfing legend Dale Webster passes away at 76 after achieving a world record
Surfing Legend Dale Webster Passes Away Surfing legend Dale Webster, a California native renowned for his extraordinary surfing records, has died. Webster, affectionately known as the “Daily Wavester,” passed away in Ronato Park, California. The exact cause of death hasn’t been confirmed, but according to his brother, he had been facing health challenges in recent […]
Top outdoor activities in NYC — from surfing to nature trails
Make the most of the warm weather! August is already more than halfway through, and the weather is fantastic as we savor the last days of summer in NYC (here’s hoping it holds up!). In New York, enjoying the outdoors could mean a leisurely stroll through Central Park or soaking in the fading summer sun […]
Jason Momoa nearly drowned while surfing at the perilous Jaws break in Maui
Jason Momoa’s Near-Drowning Experience in Maui Jason Momoa, widely recognized for his role as “Aquaman,” shared a harrowing personal experience from a surf trip in 2007 off the coast of Maui. During an episode of the podcast “Smartless,” he recounted nearly drowning in treacherous waters. “I was doing this paddle and went to Jaws,” Momoa […]
Jason Momoa shares that he almost drowned while surfing in Hawaii
Jason Momoa Reflects on Near-Drowning Experience Jason Momoa, known for his role as Aquaman, recently shared a harrowing incident from eighteen years ago while he appeared on the “Smartless” podcast. He recounted a close brush with death off the coast of Maui. “I was paddleboarding, and we went into Jaws,” the 46-year-old actor said, referring […]
Brave dogs compete for the championship title at the yearly World Dog Surfing Contest.
Charlie, a Yellow Lab with a passion for surfing, eagerly grabs his surfboard and dashes towards the ocean. Sometimes, if he feels like chatting with his beach pals, his humans have to stow the board away temporarily. This Saturday, Charlie will join around 15 to 20 other canine surfers in a competition at the World […]