Two really fun events you might want to consider...Hope to see you
there...Max & crew, up for surfing Santa Cruz this weekend?

KNOW WHERE & WHEN TO SURF
If you want to learn a bit about surf forecasting and and make sense
of the data that Surfline, Stormsurf and NOAA puts out (buoys, wind,
satellite maps) and figure out the optimal swell windows for
California breaks, check this San Mateo Surfrider benefit out
featuring Sean Collins, the Surfline founder & forecasting guru:

Sean Collins' Booksigning Bash & Benefit
Thursday, February 9, 2006
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm ~ age 21+
at 111 Minna Gallery ~ San Francisco
Music | Drinks | Raffle

Meet the guru and get a copy of his new bible, "California Surf
Guide: Secrets to Finding the Best Waves"

Sean will also introduce a 30-minute version of his film, "Making
the Call," on how spots like Mavericks and Jaws generate monster
waves. Afterwards, he'll walk through an optimal swell analysis of a
local SF break and field your questions.

Books, tickets & Info:
http://www.tribalsurf.com/seancollins

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Sean Collins is also appearing at the Friday Feb 10th Women on Waves
benefit in Santa Cruz, a fundraiser for the upcoming spring
Longboard contest at Capitola...

Women on Waves Surf Art Auction & Fashion Benefit
plus Sean Collins Booksigning & Film
Friday, February 10, 2006
6:00 pm - 1:00 pm ~ ALL AGES
at Coastline Brewery, 120 Union St ~ Downtown Santa Cruz
Music | Drinks | Board Raffe | Special Guests & Surprises

Books, tickets & info (plus April 8 contest entry forms)
http://www.surfwomenonwaves.com

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