california coast

Tsunami waves hit Pacific coast

Outdoor Recreation News  Fri, 03/11/2011 - 15:12

Surging waves from a tsunami triggered by Japan's catastrophic earthquake batter the California coast, at Santa Cruz, March 11, 2011.


 

Calif. sport salmon fishermen ready their reels

Outdoor Recreation News  Wed, 03/31/2010 - 01:55

Recreational salmon fishermen will again plunk their lines in the waters off the California coast this year after a two-year break because of a decline in the number of fish returning to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.


 

High Surf Hits California, Hawaii Shores

Outdoor Recreation News  Wed, 01/13/2010 - 00:04

Forecasters say hazardous surf will roll ashore along parts of the California coast and Hawaii's north and west shores.


 

Mavericks surf contest could be held Tuesday

Outdoor Recreation News  Fri, 12/04/2009 - 00:36

The world-renowned Mavericks Surf Contest near Half Moon Bay could be held Tuesday, depending on whether a swell forming off the California coast produces contest-worthy waves, a contest spokeswoman said today.


 

Coast Guard Warns of Choppy California Waters

Outdoor Recreation News  Sat, 11/07/2009 - 16:32

The Coast Guard is urging boaters and swimmers to stay away from the waters off the California coast this weekend when swells of up to 19 feet are expected.