Johnny Kicks Cancer benefit returns

October 2010
ESPN.com
Action Sports

Excerpt: "The World Cup of Skateboarding-sanctioned tour stop raises funds expressly for cancer research, specifically childhood leukemia."

Duct Taped in Montauk

October 2010
ESPN.com
Action Sports

Exceprt: "The semis started under gray skies and cold crosswinds. Still, the odd set pushed through noticeably to shore. The final round saw relatively better surf; the wind slowed slightly and the sun peaked through, in what were no doubt challenging conditions."

Nelscott Reef contest bans tow-ins

October 2010
ESPN.com
Action Sports

Excerpt: "The 2010 Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic surf contest has opted for arms over jet skis for the first time in five years."

American Tourist Hordes to Cuba?

October 2010
Condé Nast Traveler
"Informer" blog

Exerpt: "So, as speculation abounds and political entities maneuver, I decided to ask two people who have traversed the country recently what they thought increased American traffic would mean for Cuba."

Tudor Duct Tape Invitational hits N.Y.

October 2010
ESPN.com
Action Sports

Excerpt: "Vans announced the names of those expected to participate in the Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational on Thursday, October 14, and Friday, October 15, in Montauk, N.Y., at Ditch Plains on the eastern most tip of Long Island."