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in our inbox...from  http:// nycwomenssurffilm.com still shot-film-Worm Dreams Big Free and fun -The Fourth Annual NYC Women's Surf Festival...check out some female athletes not in the Olympics- as pictured by photographer Fran Miller, watch some fearless ladies tame the waters around the world in short doc and two full length features, and even meet in person, grab some tasty Luna Bars, brews, or tequila shots...all at NYC's iconic surf hub- Rockaway Beach's Rockaway Beach Surf Clu b -302 Beach 87th Street (that would be the last stop on  'A' train for subway riders)...

Long Beach, L.I. words/Images Judith Ecochard  The powers that be breathed a sign of relief today. -After Hurricane Irene knocked out more than just power-the offshore Hurricane Katia gave surfers, pro and am--lots of swell swells-3-4 feet at least- ...for a Labor Day fun fest for onlookers and surfers -showing the pros that the Easy Coast is worthy, particular in September. The Leader Board At least 40,000 people of all types-all ages too-packed Long beach -given the local biz a boost of revenue. Bar crowd at Allegria Hotel...all day! Even the gals at the press room where we checked in-were stunned at the turnout. We all wondered if Quiksilver had enough warehoused merch to sell...their pitched tent----about the size of half a football field-was wall to wall with people getting tees, hats, etc. A blessing on the beach- in the tradition of Hawai---musta done the job---because the ATP officials were thinking that the waves wou...