Taste of Ink

Jasper Goodall

Si Scott

3 Million Flop

An inquiry has been looked into the Boscome reef in Cornwall that has been called a potential £3 Million pound flop. An original promise of bigger and better waves, coupled with more surf days were not delivered. Ben Grower added: "The criteria were changed and it was not made absolutely clear to the council. Now an expert has admitted that surfing conditions on the reef are less consistent than they are on the beach."

With the hope that the reef would add extra added tourism and boost revenue for the local economy Bournmoth have decided to hold back £150,000 from ASR informing them, the last stage of payment will only be released when the reef is deemed more successful.

Patagonia's Online Mag

Patagonia have published an online magazine with the overriding theme on protecting surf spots globally.

They focus on the main spots that are in danger of being destroyed by a variety of causes, and link many of the reasons they are still here back to legal battles between the government and save the waves coalition.

The magazine also showcases FCD surfboards and their approapriate travel and wetsuit gear. All of this has been showcased in an ultra trendy style magazine where it is possible to click on different types of information and view video's on the topic.

http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/fb/index.jsp?id=3&src=vty_eca004

BP Oil dome faces problems.

Londons based BP Plc had planned to lower a giant containment dome over a blown out Gulf of Mexico oil well on the sea floor. Their plan however encountered technical obstacles said a spokesman on Saturday.

Officials are scrambling for a solution to the problem stating, "As we were placing the dome over the leak source a large volume of hydrates formed inside the top of the dome, requiring us to move the dome to the side of the leak point."

As their only short term solution to the leak, a fail means BP will have to drill a relief well to cut off the leak which would take at least two to three months. This could mean an environmental disaster for four Gulf Coast states.

BP are deciding over a few short term fixes which should be put into action within the next 48 hours.