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“Life Is A Wave” 2009 Coming to San Francisco

Save The Waves to honor Fernando Aguerre at Life Is A Wave event on May 14^th

San Francisco, CA - Save The Waves Coalition announces its third annual Life Is A Wave benefit event, a yearly celebration of coastal environmentalism through music, art, film, and community activism. Life Is A Wave 2009 will roll in on May 14 from 6pm–midnight, once again at 111 Minna Gallery in downtown San Francisco. The multimedia event will feature live music from several innovative new bands, including Bay Area heavyweights Bayonics, as well as the fast-rising Kapakahi – both known for their dynamic mix of world beats and highly energetic live shows. Opening will be Clif Bar Inc.’s own Dung Beetles, along with DJs M3, OmarEtch, and DJ Paul.

This year Save The Waves will honor Reef founder, International Surfing Association President and philanthropist Fernando Aguerre as recipient of the 2009 Wave Saver Award, for his work and support defending coastlines around the world.

Sponsors of Life Is A Wave 2009 include Clif Bar, Jim Beam, Joie de Vivre Hotels, New Belgium Brewing, Ocean Vodka, Patagonia, Quiksilver Foundation, Zola Acaí, Mavericks Surf Ventures, Surfline, and 1% For The Planet. Additional sponsors will be announced closer to the event date.

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Life Is A Wave 2009: Live Music + Surf Films + Live & Silent Auction + Raffle

111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, California

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009

Time: 6 PM – Midnight

Tickets: $20 general and $50 green package (available at the door)

($50 green package includes one-year Save The Waves membership and special gift)

All proceeds to benefit Save The Waves Coalition

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Location and Information:

111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco

111 Minna Street, San Francisco CA 94105 (between New Montgomery and Third Street)

Info: 111 Minna Gallery: http://www.111minnagallery.com/ (415) 974-1719
Save The Waves Coalition: http://www.savethewaves.org (831) 426-6169

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About Save The Waves Coalition: Save The Waves is an environmental coalition dedicated to preserving the world's surf spots and their surrounding environments. The organization’s goal is to preserve and protect surfing locations around the planet and to educate the public about their value. Save The Waves works in partnership with local communities, foreign and national governments, as well as other conservation groups to prevent coastal development from entering the surf zone. Save The Waves is a 501(c)3 non-profit. http://www.savethewaves.org

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About Fernando Aguerre: Fernando Aguerre was born and raised in the coastal city of Mar del Plata, Argentina. After completing law school in Argentina, he moved to the U.S. and with his brother co-founded Reef, a successful sandal and surfwear company, which they sold in 2005. He has created or been involved with dozens of charitable and surfing-related organizations, including the International Surfing Association, where he currently serves as president, Surfrider Argentina (co-founder), SurfAid International (Chairman Advisory Board), Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (co-founder, SIMA Humanitarian Fund Vice President, Liquid Nation Ball Chairman), and numerous others. Fernando continues to donate his time and other resources to the many organizations in which he participates, as member, advisor or board member, always as an unpaid volunteer, in search of his dream of a better world. He continues to surf daily near his home in La Jolla, California.

#6425

From: "stef_p1" <stef_p1@...>
Date: Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:41 pm
Subject: Sixth Annual Surf Swap Meet at Log Shop - May 17 th

stef_p1

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It's time again for the 6th Annual Surf Gear Swap Meet !!!

May 17 fron Noon to 4pm - there will be Live Music

Come Buy , Sell , Trade or just Browse. Private Sellers and Surf Gear Reps/
Vendors selling all types of gear, clothing, wetsuits, surfboards, etc...

Location : the Log Shop - 640 Crespi drive in Pacifica.

Sellers : please reserve a space by replying to me at stef_p1@...

#6424

From: MIA Yahoo <miabayuga@...>
Date: Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:09 pm
Subject: Re: Re: hello

miabayuga

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Manila... But I surf la union, zambales, and siargao

On Apr 29, 2009, at 4:46 PM, rodrigo amoyo <bodigz_hachi@...> wrote:

where you in the philippines?

--- On Wed, 4/29/09, miabayuga <miabayuga@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: miabayuga <miabayuga@yahoo.com>
Subject: [norcalsurfing] Re: hello
To: norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 2:56 PM

--- In norcalsurfing@ yahoogroups. com, "rodrigo" <bodigz_hachi@ ...> wrote:
>
> any one have visited philippines?
>
Yup!! I'm here right now. We have two great swells this coming weekend!!
You planning on coming here? I actually offer surf tours I can help hook you up with some pretty sweet deals and some locals :-)

#6423

From: rodrigo amoyo <bodigz_hachi@...>
Date: Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:46 am
Subject: Re: Re: hello

bodigz_hachi

Offline

where you in the philippines?

--- On Wed, 4/29/09, miabayuga <miabayuga@...> wrote:

From: miabayuga <miabayuga@...>
Subject: [norcalsurfing] Re: hello
To: norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 2:56 PM

--- In norcalsurfing@ yahoogroups. com, "rodrigo" <bodigz_hachi@ ...> wrote:
>
> any one have visited philippines?
>
Yup!! I'm here right now. We have two great swells this coming weekend!!
You planning on coming here? I actually offer surf tours I can help hook you up with some pretty sweet deals and some locals :-)

#6422

From: "miabayuga" <miabayuga@...>
Date: Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:56 am
Subject: Re: hello

miabayuga

Offline

--- In norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com, "rodrigo" <bodigz_hachi@...> wrote:
>
> any one have visited philippines?
>
Yup!! I'm here right now. We have two great swells this coming weekend!!
You planning on coming here? I actually offer surf tours I can help hook you up
with some pretty sweet deals and some locals :-)

#6421

From: "rodrigo" <bodigz_hachi@...>
Date: Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:19 am
Subject: hello

bodigz_hachi

Offline

any one have visited philippines?

#6420

From: "Arun Frances" <arunfrances@...>
Date: Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:59 am
Subject: *New* Northern California Surf Website

arunfrances

Online Now

My friend and I recently launched this site.  We are always looking for
contributors (photographers, articles, profiles, events, etc...)

Any feedback, suggestions, anything is greatly appreciated.  We are still adding
new features and stuff.  Check it out.  www.norcalsurfers.com

-Arun Frances
www.norcalsurfers.com

#6419

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Wed Apr 1, 2009 4:59 am
Subject: SURFAID INTERNATIONAL SWIM 4 LIFE benefit party at the Riptide Bar

maximoootom

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If there's anyone on the fence about coming out to the Riptide Bar tomorrow night, I can give you a ride back if you live in the City or Daly City. Experience Max's new old underground party bus!

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SURFAID INTERNATIONAL SWIM 4 LIFE benefit party at the Riptide Bar.

A benefit party to support our surfing superheroes in their fight against malaria.
http://www.surfaidinternational.org

Original Mavericks film '09 OB footage by Powerlines Productions and Jamy Donaldson.
$5 raffle for a Full Moon Quad shortboard and 4 hour Giant Reef Limo city tour and many more prizes!
15% of bar sales and all Jeff's tips donated to SURFAID INTERNATIONAL.
DJ Paul spinning dub, funk, reggae, hip hop & breaks.
Holy Cow! Free vegetarian Mediterranean food.

The Riptide Bar
3639 Taraval at 47th Ave.
San Francisco
Event Date: 04/01/2009
Start Time: 08:00 PM
End Time: 02:00 AM
Event Cost: Free

Mahalo!

--Max--

#6418

From: "martin12beat@..." <martin12beat@...>
Date: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:42 pm
Subject: Re: Surfing and Spanish Lessons - C. America

martin12beat

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Your right the best Spanish lessons are in antigua in guatemala but the surf there isn't real good and is pretty far from antigua anyway. They do have a few spots but what i saw was a miles long head high powerful closeout. Check out el Salvador. Great right points or if your goofyfoot Peru

On Mar 24, 2009, at 12:44 PM, "daly_tara" <daly_tara@...> wrote:

I'm interested in taking Spanish lessons and improving my surfing over a few weeks in C.America. I know Guatemala is great for learning Spanish but it seems the surfing isn't so good. C.Rica is another option but it seems quite expensive. Any recos on good schools in C. America? Thanks!

#6417

From: "daly_tara" <daly_tara@...>
Date: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:44 pm
Subject: Surfing and Spanish Lessons - C. America

daly_tara

Offline

I'm interested in taking Spanish lessons and improving my surfing over a few
weeks in C.America. I know Guatemala is great for learning Spanish but it seems
the surfing isn't so good. C.Rica is another option but it seems quite
expensive. Any recos on good schools in C. America? Thanks!

#6416

From: Cynthia Krueger <wavedance@...>
Date: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:13 am
Subject: Re: SurfAid's Swim 4 Life - San Francisco

cynamynt

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Thanks, Max! There's another benefit this week:

March 27th
What: Benefit for SurfAid
When: Friday, March 27th from 7-10pm
Where: Gravity in the Marina, 3251 Scott Street

On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 9:29 AM, Max Tom <Maximooo@...> wrote:

Awesome. Good luck on your Swim 4 Life, Cynthia!

By the by there is a benefit party for this event at the Riptide bar on April 1st. See Below.

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SURFAID INTERNATIONAL SWIM 4 LIFE benefit party at the Riptide Bar.

A benefit party to support our surfing superheroes in their fight against malaria.
http://www.surfaidinternational.org

Original Mavericks film '09 OB footage by Powerlines Productions and Jamy Donaldson.
$5 raffle for a Full Moon Quad shortboard and 4 hour Giant Reef Limo city tour and many more prizes!
15% of bar sales and all Jeff's tips donated to SURFAID INTERNATIONAL.
DJ Paul spinning dub, funk, reggae, hip hop & breaks.
Holy Cow! Free vegetarian Mediterranean food.

The Riptide Bar
3639 Taraval at 47th Ave.
San Francisco
Event Date: 04/01/2009
Start Time: 08:00 PM
End Time: 02:00 AM
Event Cost: Free

Mahalo!

--Max--

On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 2:32 PM, cynamynt <wavedance@...> wrote:

Worldwide, 10 million children die each year from preventable diseases. I'm participating in Swim 4 Life to raise money and awareness for SurfAid International's life-saving programs, by swimming for 30 minutes on April 4th at Golden Gateway Tennis & Swim Club in San Francisco.

I know times are tight for everyone this year, but it only takes $10 to purchase and deliver a mosquito net to help protect a family from malaria for 5 years. Even a small donation can have a big impact.

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support SurfAid International USA. And if you would like to get in the pool with me and reach out to your own sponsors, please join team Clownfish here.

Thank you in advance for your support of me and the 100,000 beneficiaries of SurfAid's health programs.

Some email systems do not support the use of links and therefore this link may not appear to work. If so, copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://www.surfaidinternational.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=295313&u=295313-211108511&e=2253143802

#6415

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:29 pm
Subject: Re: SurfAid's Swim 4 Life - San Francisco

maximoootom

Offline

Awesome. Good luck on your Swim 4 Life, Cynthia!

By the by there is a benefit party for this event at the Riptide bar on April 1st. See Below.

-------------

--Max--

On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 2:32 PM, cynamynt <wavedance@...> wrote:

Worldwide, 10 million children die each year from preventable diseases. I'm participating in Swim 4 Life to raise money and awareness for SurfAid International's life-saving programs, by swimming for 30 minutes on April 4th at Golden Gateway Tennis & Swim Club in San Francisco.

I know times are tight for everyone this year, but it only takes $10 to purchase and deliver a mosquito net to help protect a family from malaria for 5 years. Even a small donation can have a big impact.

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support SurfAid International USA. And if you would like to get in the pool with me and reach out to your own sponsors, please join team Clownfish here.

Thank you in advance for your support of me and the 100,000 beneficiaries of SurfAid's health programs.

Some email systems do not support the use of links and therefore this link may not appear to work. If so, copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://www.surfaidinternational.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=295313&u=295313-211108511&e=2253143802

#6414

From: "cynamynt" <wavedance@...>
Date: Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:32 pm
Subject: SurfAid's Swim 4 Life - San Francisco

cynamynt

Offline

Worldwide, 10 million children die each year from preventable diseases. I'm participating in Swim 4 Life to raise money and awareness for SurfAid International's life-saving programs, by swimming for 30 minutes on April 4th at Golden Gateway Tennis & Swim Club in San Francisco.

I know times are tight for everyone this year, but it only takes $10 to purchase and deliver a mosquito net to help protect a family from malaria for 5 years. Even a small donation can have a big impact.

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support SurfAid International USA. And if you would like to get in the pool with me and reach out to your own sponsors, please join team Clownfish here.

Thank you in advance for your support of me and the 100,000 beneficiaries of SurfAid's health programs.

Some email systems do not support the use of links and therefore this link may not appear to work. If so, copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://www.surfaidinternational.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=295313&u=295313-211108511&e=2253143802

#6413

From: "Melody $Little Wolf$" <little_wolf_melody@...>
Date: Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:31 am
Subject: Re: A Fly In The Champagne

little_wolf_...

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Awesome! Mahalo so much! I really appreciate you for sending this in for us to see...smiles, Maui Melody

--- On Thu, 2/26/09, Max Tom <Maximooo@...> wrote:

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Subject: [norcalsurfing] A Fly In The Champagne
To: norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 10:51 PM

After much clicking to no avail, I actually picked up the telephone and dialed to bring you this info:

See Andy and Kelly out rival each other in the new surf flick:

"A Fly In The Champagne" at Balboa Theater Thursday, March 5th, 7pm and 9pm.

http://surf. transworld. net/2009/ 02/09/a-fly- in-the-champagne -usa-premier- dates/

As always, if anyone knows of upcoming surf movies or events please post details here!

Mahalo and Aloha!

--Max--

#6412

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:04 am
Subject: ASP World Tour 2009

maximoootom

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http://www.quiksilverpro.com.au/Home.aspx

The year long race for the world title begins again this week at the Superbank, Australia sans Andy. They are transitioning to a new shorter format to hopefully take better advantage of swell conditions. Let's hope its a good fun interesting close race this year with competitively contested events!

Catch all the action here:

http://www.aspworldtour.com/2009/

#6411

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:51 am
Subject: A Fly In The Champagne

maximoootom

Offline

http://surf.transworld.net/2009/02/09/a-fly-in-the-champagne-usa-premier-dates/

After much clicking to no avail, I actually picked up the telephone and dialed to bring you this info:

See Andy and Kelly out rival each other in the new surf flick:

"A Fly In The Champagne" at Balboa Theater Thursday, March 5th, 7pm and 9pm.

As always, if anyone knows of upcoming surf movies or events please post details here!

Mahalo and Aloha!

--Max--

#6409

From: "Melody $Little Wolf$" <little_wolf_melody@...>
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2009 4:53 pm
Subject: Re: Norcal Surfing

little_wolf_...

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OH I see...My friends Mary and Kenny (like a sister and brother to me) have each a vacation house there plus a rental...I plan in near future when a job at hte Forest Service in Eureka comes available for me to move there but for now I can go anytime I wish to surf..it's a 6 1/2 hour drive for me so I can't go often but I plan to go a few times next spring and summer...Mary told me the surfing is great...she doesn't surf but Kenny does (her brother)...so I have 1 surf buddy...but I would love to meet other surfers there to surf with...Shelter Cove is a very sweet nice community on the West Coast beach and I look forward to surf friends there...I'm 47 yr.s old going on 35 (hehe) and a little new to surfing...I have been to surf camp with Susy Stewart in North Shore of Oahu...and learned my first surf lesson a few years ago in Oahu Waikiki...but I need practice...I got up on my second try so I take to it well, but you always need practice to get better...smiles...your friend should still think about building a house there...it's the next best thing to Hawaii...just a little colder is all...

--- On Fri, 1/2/09, Martin cohen <martin12beat@...> wrote:

From: Martin cohen <martin12beat@...>
Subject: Re: [norcalsurfing] Norcal Surfing
To: norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, January 2, 2009, 10:52 AM

Melody-I've never been there. My neighbor used to surf there a lot. He's a very good surfer so he knows whats up. We both live in Pacicia, so we are quite a bit south of Shelter Cove. My wife's father used to own a lot in Shelter Cove-he had intended to build a house there, but it never happened. I hear it's really nice there.

--- On Wed, 12/31/08, Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_ melody@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_ melody@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [norcalsurfing] Norcal Surfing
To: norcalsurfing@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 7:30 PM

OH Man and here I am in Cedarville the north east corner of California.. .6 hours from Shelter Cove...wahhh. ..hoping in 2009 I will be able to move there...awesome the waves are great...maybe I will take a nice vacation end of this month and go...so do you surf there? maybe I'll get to know you and your neighbor...heck maybe I'll be your neighbor...My best friend from High School (I'm now 47 yrs old) owns a home or two there...Mary Klaas Shultz and Kenny Klaas her brother owns a home or two there also...I hope to rent one of them...we'll be neighboors.. .hehe...now to find a job out that way so I can move there...I hear Eureka is the place to work at...and relax in Shelter Cove...

--- On Wed, 12/31/08, Martin cohen <martin12beat@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Martin cohen <martin12beat@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [norcalsurfing] Norcal Surfing
To: norcalsurfing@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 11:34 AM

My next door neighbor told me the waves in Shelter cove are great! Hope you enjoy it!

--- On Tue, 12/30/08, Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_ melody@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_ melody@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [norcalsurfing] Norcal Surfing
To: norcalsurfing@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 4:30 PM

NO worries...I love reading all about you guys trips and fun and tips...I am in the mountains pouting because I want to surf so bad I can taste the salt water...I surf in Hawaii each year with my friend Suzy Stewart who was part of the stunt surfers on Blue Crush...and I have never surfed on the California coast yet...but I have learned by listening to you guys to buy a wetsuit cuz it's cold...smiles. ..I plan to move from Alturas area to Eureka...to be exact a neat place called Shelter Cove...right on the coast with surfing...anyone in that area??? I'd love to meet you and have a surf buddy...Maui Melody

On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 9:08 PM, Max Tom <Maximooo@gmail. com> wrote:

Sorry about that last reply to everyone who subscribe to the postings
via email. I meant to reply only to Darwin. We've been having some
difficulty getting through to Darwin on what is appropriate material
for everyone in this surf group. I've changed some group settings
and I hope this will remedy the situation. I hope you will all be
patient and bear with us through this.

On the surfing front:

Linda Mar has been phenomenal these last 3 days. Yes I really do
mean that. No, really. 2-3 ft on the south end up to 7 ft+ on the
north end, makeable, fun. I've even riden waves with 2+ full turns
on a single wave. Phenomenal for Linda Mar. Little to no wind, very
lightly textured with air temperatures as warm as 50 degrees F, water
temps as warm as 50 degrees F. In the sun it feels as warm as 50
degrees F (no actually it feels warmer in the sun, maybe as warm as
60 degrees F).

Max's tip for the week: shorten up your leash rope. Your leash rope
may elongate in heavy conditions. Make sure your rail saver (the
wide part of your leash) is doing it's job and save yourself a ding
repair. I'm learning this the dumb hard way. Back to the repair
shop for the new Stretch! ouch.

Hope you are all getting out there!
Happy New Year!

Mahalo!

--Max--

#6408

From: Martin cohen <martin12beat@...>
Date: Fri Jan 2, 2009 6:52 pm
Subject: Re: Norcal Surfing

martin12beat

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Melody-I've never been there. My neighbor used to surf there a lot. He's a very good surfer so he knows whats up. We both live in Pacicia, so we are quite a bit south of Shelter Cove. My wife's father used to own a lot in Shelter Cove-he had intended to build a house there, but it never happened. I hear it's really nice there.

--- On Wed, 12/31/08, Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_melody@...> wrote:

From: Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_melody@...>
Subject: Re: [norcalsurfing] Norcal Surfing
To: norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 7:30 PM

OH Man and here I am in Cedarville the north east corner of California.. .6 hours from Shelter Cove...wahhh. ..hoping in 2009 I will be able to move there...awesome the waves are great...maybe I will take a nice vacation end of this month and go...so do you surf there? maybe I'll get to know you and your neighbor...heck maybe I'll be your neighbor...My best friend from High School (I'm now 47 yrs old) owns a home or two there...Mary Klaas Shultz and Kenny Klaas her brother owns a home or two there also...I hope to rent one of them...we'll be neighboors.. .hehe...now to find a job out that way so I can move there...I hear Eureka is the place to work at...and relax in Shelter Cove...

--- On Wed, 12/31/08, Martin cohen <martin12beat@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Martin cohen <martin12beat@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [norcalsurfing] Norcal Surfing
To: norcalsurfing@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 11:34 AM

My next door neighbor told me the waves in Shelter cove are great! Hope you enjoy it!

--- On Tue, 12/30/08, Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_ melody@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_ melody@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [norcalsurfing] Norcal Surfing
To: norcalsurfing@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 4:30 PM

NO worries...I love reading all about you guys trips and fun and tips...I am in the mountains pouting because I want to surf so bad I can taste the salt water...I surf in Hawaii each year with my friend Suzy Stewart who was part of the stunt surfers on Blue Crush...and I have never surfed on the California coast yet...but I have learned by listening to you guys to buy a wetsuit cuz it's cold...smiles. ..I plan to move from Alturas area to Eureka...to be exact a neat place called Shelter Cove...right on the coast with surfing...anyone in that area??? I'd love to meet you and have a surf buddy...Maui Melody

On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 9:08 PM, Max Tom <Maximooo@gmail. com> wrote:

Sorry about that last reply to everyone who subscribe to the postings
via email. I meant to reply only to Darwin. We've been having some
difficulty getting through to Darwin on what is appropriate material
for everyone in this surf group. I've changed some group settings
and I hope this will remedy the situation. I hope you will all be
patient and bear with us through this.

On the surfing front:

Linda Mar has been phenomenal these last 3 days. Yes I really do
mean that. No, really. 2-3 ft on the south end up to 7 ft+ on the
north end, makeable, fun. I've even riden waves with 2+ full turns
on a single wave. Phenomenal for Linda Mar. Little to no wind, very
lightly textured with air temperatures as warm as 50 degrees F, water
temps as warm as 50 degrees F. In the sun it feels as warm as 50
degrees F (no actually it feels warmer in the sun, maybe as warm as
60 degrees F).

Max's tip for the week: shorten up your leash rope. Your leash rope
may elongate in heavy conditions. Make sure your rail saver (the
wide part of your leash) is doing it's job and save yourself a ding
repair. I'm learning this the dumb hard way. Back to the repair
shop for the new Stretch! ouch.

Hope you are all getting out there!
Happy New Year!

Mahalo!

--Max--

#6407

From: "Melody $Little Wolf$" <little_wolf_melody@...>
Date: Thu Jan 1, 2009 3:30 am
Subject: Re: Norcal Surfing

little_wolf_...

Offline

OH Man and here I am in Cedarville the north east corner of California...6 hours from Shelter Cove...wahhh...hoping in 2009 I will be able to move there...awesome the waves are great...maybe I will take a nice vacation end of this month and go...so do you surf there? maybe I'll get to know you and your neighbor...heck maybe I'll be your neighbor...My best friend from High School (I'm now 47 yrs old) owns a home or two there...Mary Klaas Shultz and Kenny Klaas her brother owns a home or two there also...I hope to rent one of them...we'll be neighboors...hehe...now to find a job out that way so I can move there...I hear Eureka is the place to work at...and relax in Shelter Cove...

--- On Wed, 12/31/08, Martin cohen <martin12beat@...> wrote:

From: Martin cohen <martin12beat@...>
Subject: Re: [norcalsurfing] Norcal Surfing
To: norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 11:34 AM

My next door neighbor told me the waves in Shelter cove are great! Hope you enjoy it!

--- On Tue, 12/30/08, Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_ melody@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_ melody@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [norcalsurfing] Norcal Surfing
To: norcalsurfing@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 4:30 PM

NO worries...I love reading all about you guys trips and fun and tips...I am in the mountains pouting because I want to surf so bad I can taste the salt water...I surf in Hawaii each year with my friend Suzy Stewart who was part of the stunt surfers on Blue Crush...and I have never surfed on the California coast yet...but I have learned by listening to you guys to buy a wetsuit cuz it's cold...smiles. ..I plan to move from Alturas area to Eureka...to be exact a neat place called Shelter Cove...right on the coast with surfing...anyone in that area??? I'd love to meet you and have a surf buddy...Maui Melody

On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 9:08 PM, Max Tom <Maximooo@gmail. com> wrote:

Sorry about that last reply to everyone who subscribe to the postings
via email. I meant to reply only to Darwin. We've been having some
difficulty getting through to Darwin on what is appropriate material
for everyone in this surf group. I've changed some group settings
and I hope this will remedy the situation. I hope you will all be
patient and bear with us through this.

On the surfing front:

Linda Mar has been phenomenal these last 3 days. Yes I really do
mean that. No, really. 2-3 ft on the south end up to 7 ft+ on the
north end, makeable, fun. I've even riden waves with 2+ full turns
on a single wave. Phenomenal for Linda Mar. Little to no wind, very
lightly textured with air temperatures as warm as 50 degrees F, water
temps as warm as 50 degrees F. In the sun it feels as warm as 50
degrees F (no actually it feels warmer in the sun, maybe as warm as
60 degrees F).

Max's tip for the week: shorten up your leash rope. Your leash rope
may elongate in heavy conditions. Make sure your rail saver (the
wide part of your leash) is doing it's job and save yourself a ding
repair. I'm learning this the dumb hard way. Back to the repair
shop for the new Stretch! ouch.

Hope you are all getting out there!
Happy New Year!

Mahalo!

--Max--

#6406

From: Martin cohen <martin12beat@...>
Date: Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:34 pm
Subject: Re: Norcal Surfing

martin12beat

Offline

My next door neighbor told me the waves in Shelter cove are great! Hope you enjoy it!

--- On Tue, 12/30/08, Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_melody@...> wrote:

From: Melody (Little Wolf) <little_wolf_melody@...>
Subject: Re: [norcalsurfing] Norcal Surfing
To: norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 4:30 PM

NO worries...I love reading all about you guys trips and fun and tips...I am in the mountains pouting because I want to surf so bad I can taste the salt water...I surf in Hawaii each year with my friend Suzy Stewart who was part of the stunt surfers on Blue Crush...and I have never surfed on the California coast yet...but I have learned by listening to you guys to buy a wetsuit cuz it's cold...smiles. ..I plan to move from Alturas area to Eureka...to be exact a neat place called Shelter Cove...right on the coast with surfing...anyone in that area??? I'd love to meet you and have a surf buddy...Maui Melody

On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 9:08 PM, Max Tom <Maximooo@gmail. com> wrote:

Sorry about that last reply to everyone who subscribe to the postings
via email. I meant to reply only to Darwin. We've been having some
difficulty getting through to Darwin on what is appropriate material
for everyone in this surf group. I've changed some group settings
and I hope this will remedy the situation. I hope you will all be
patient and bear with us through this.

On the surfing front:

Linda Mar has been phenomenal these last 3 days. Yes I really do
mean that. No, really. 2-3 ft on the south end up to 7 ft+ on the
north end, makeable, fun. I've even riden waves with 2+ full turns
on a single wave. Phenomenal for Linda Mar. Little to no wind, very
lightly textured with air temperatures as warm as 50 degrees F, water
temps as warm as 50 degrees F. In the sun it feels as warm as 50
degrees F (no actually it feels warmer in the sun, maybe as warm as
60 degrees F).

Max's tip for the week: shorten up your leash rope. Your leash rope
may elongate in heavy conditions. Make sure your rail saver (the
wide part of your leash) is doing it's job and save yourself a ding
repair. I'm learning this the dumb hard way. Back to the repair
shop for the new Stretch! ouch.

Hope you are all getting out there!
Happy New Year!

Mahalo!

--Max--

#6405

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:42 am
Subject: Re: Norcal Surfing

maximoootom

Offline

awww, sorry about that. Most of the time I never know until I pull up in the parking lot. If it's any consolation, today was good but not as good as the past 3 days. The swell picked up by a couple of feet and that made it more closed-outie. Wind remained light and texture was light with sunny warm 50 degree weather.

Wed. looks like a repeat of Tues.

Thurs looks to be more lightly windy onshore.

Friday looks good with winds backing down a bit, and swell dying down to a better size for Linda Mar.

I think that lashing wind storm we had on Christmas day has improved Linda quite a bit, blowing more sand to the beach and setting up favourable sandbars we've needed for some time.

But don't hold me to any of that! These are my best guesses!

Hope you're all getting out there for these beautiful freezing waves!

Mahalo!

On Dec 30, 2008, at 4:14 PM, Mississippi John Hurt wrote:

Max,
Thanks for the tip but you should have told us WHEN the conditions were good, not AFTERward!!

On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 9:08 PM, Max Tom <Maximooo@gmail.com> wrote:
Sorry about that last reply to everyone who subscribe to the postings
via email. I meant to reply only to Darwin. We've been having some
difficulty getting through to Darwin on what is appropriate material
for everyone in this surf group. I've changed some group settings
and I hope this will remedy the situation. I hope you will all be
patient and bear with us through this.

On the surfing front:

Linda Mar has been phenomenal these last 3 days. Yes I really do
mean that. No, really. 2-3 ft on the south end up to 7 ft+ on the
north end, makeable, fun. I've even riden waves with 2+ full turns
on a single wave. Phenomenal for Linda Mar. Little to no wind, very
lightly textured with air temperatures as warm as 50 degrees F, water
temps as warm as 50 degrees F. In the sun it feels as warm as 50
degrees F (no actually it feels warmer in the sun, maybe as warm as
60 degrees F).

Max's tip for the week: shorten up your leash rope. Your leash rope
may elongate in heavy conditions. Make sure your rail saver (the
wide part of your leash) is doing it's job and save yourself a ding
repair. I'm learning this the dumb hard way. Back to the repair
shop for the new Stretch! ouch.

Hope you are all getting out there!
Happy New Year!

Mahalo!

--Max--

#6404

From: Romeo DelaCruz <romeodelacruz@...>
Date: Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:18 am
Subject: Re: Norcal Surfing

ronink5

Offline

In San Diego through the 5th -- but looks y'all have a nice NW swell for the next few days (and I'm considering an early return back to NorCal!)....Happy New Year's to all!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sent from my iPhone

cell 415.420.9728 | land 415.550.6499

On Dec 30, 2008, at 4:30 PM, "Melody $Little Wolf$" <little_wolf_melody@...> wrote:

NO worries...I love reading all about you guys trips and fun and tips...I am in the mountains pouting because I want to surf so bad I can taste the salt water...I surf in Hawaii each year with my friend Suzy Stewart who was part of the stunt surfers on Blue Crush...and I have never surfed on the California coast yet...but I have learned by listening to you guys to buy a wetsuit cuz it's cold...smiles...I plan to move from Alturas area to Eureka...to be exact a neat place called Shelter Cove...right on the coast with surfing...anyone in that area??? I'd love to meet you and have a surf buddy...Maui Melody

On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 9:08 PM, Max Tom <Maximooo@gmail. com> wrote:

Sorry about that last reply to everyone who subscribe to the postings
via email. I meant to reply only to Darwin. We've been having some
difficulty getting through to Darwin on what is appropriate material
for everyone in this surf group. I've changed some group settings
and I hope this will remedy the situation. I hope you will all be
patient and bear with us through this.

On the surfing front:

Linda Mar has been phenomenal these last 3 days. Yes I really do
mean that. No, really. 2-3 ft on the south end up to 7 ft+ on the
north end, makeable, fun. I've even riden waves with 2+ full turns
on a single wave. Phenomenal for Linda Mar. Little to no wind, very
lightly textured with air temperatures as warm as 50 degrees F, water
temps as warm as 50 degrees F. In the sun it feels as warm as 50
degrees F (no actually it feels warmer in the sun, maybe as warm as
60 degrees F).

Max's tip for the week: shorten up your leash rope. Your leash rope
may elongate in heavy conditions. Make sure your rail saver (the
wide part of your leash) is doing it's job and save yourself a ding
repair. I'm learning this the dumb hard way. Back to the repair
shop for the new Stretch! ouch.

Hope you are all getting out there!
Happy New Year!

Mahalo!

--Max--

#6403

From: "Melody $Little Wolf$" <little_wolf_melody@...>
Date: Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:30 am
Subject: Re: Norcal Surfing

little_wolf_...

Offline

NO worries...I love reading all about you guys trips and fun and tips...I am in the mountains pouting because I want to surf so bad I can taste the salt water...I surf in Hawaii each year with my friend Suzy Stewart who was part of the stunt surfers on Blue Crush...and I have never surfed on the California coast yet...but I have learned by listening to you guys to buy a wetsuit cuz it's cold...smiles...I plan to move from Alturas area to Eureka...to be exact a neat place called Shelter Cove...right on the coast with surfing...anyone in that area??? I'd love to meet you and have a surf buddy...Maui Melody

On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 9:08 PM, Max Tom <Maximooo@gmail. com> wrote:

Sorry about that last reply to everyone who subscribe to the postings
via email. I meant to reply only to Darwin. We've been having some
difficulty getting through to Darwin on what is appropriate material
for everyone in this surf group. I've changed some group settings
and I hope this will remedy the situation. I hope you will all be
patient and bear with us through this.

On the surfing front:

Linda Mar has been phenomenal these last 3 days. Yes I really do
mean that. No, really. 2-3 ft on the south end up to 7 ft+ on the
north end, makeable, fun. I've even riden waves with 2+ full turns
on a single wave. Phenomenal for Linda Mar. Little to no wind, very
lightly textured with air temperatures as warm as 50 degrees F, water
temps as warm as 50 degrees F. In the sun it feels as warm as 50
degrees F (no actually it feels warmer in the sun, maybe as warm as
60 degrees F).

Max's tip for the week: shorten up your leash rope. Your leash rope
may elongate in heavy conditions. Make sure your rail saver (the
wide part of your leash) is doing it's job and save yourself a ding
repair. I'm learning this the dumb hard way. Back to the repair
shop for the new Stretch! ouch.

Hope you are all getting out there!
Happy New Year!

Mahalo!

--Max--

#6402

From: "Mississippi John Hurt" <johnhurt@...>
Date: Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:14 am
Subject: Re: Norcal Surfing

iggy2528

Offline

Max,

Thanks for the tip but you should have told us WHEN the conditions were good, not AFTERward!!

On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 9:08 PM, Max Tom <Maximooo@...> wrote:

Sorry about that last reply to everyone who subscribe to the postings
via email. I meant to reply only to Darwin. We've been having some
difficulty getting through to Darwin on what is appropriate material
for everyone in this surf group. I've changed some group settings
and I hope this will remedy the situation. I hope you will all be
patient and bear with us through this.

On the surfing front:

Linda Mar has been phenomenal these last 3 days. Yes I really do
mean that. No, really. 2-3 ft on the south end up to 7 ft+ on the
north end, makeable, fun. I've even riden waves with 2+ full turns
on a single wave. Phenomenal for Linda Mar. Little to no wind, very
lightly textured with air temperatures as warm as 50 degrees F, water
temps as warm as 50 degrees F. In the sun it feels as warm as 50
degrees F (no actually it feels warmer in the sun, maybe as warm as
60 degrees F).

Max's tip for the week: shorten up your leash rope. Your leash rope
may elongate in heavy conditions. Make sure your rail saver (the
wide part of your leash) is doing it's job and save yourself a ding
repair. I'm learning this the dumb hard way. Back to the repair
shop for the new Stretch! ouch.

Hope you are all getting out there!
Happy New Year!

Mahalo!

--Max--

#6401

From: Michael Clark <miclark@...>
Date: Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:53 pm
Subject: Re: Darrick Doernerâ€™s Twelve Ocean Safety Tips

mokshasurf

Offline

Great Info to share!

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((Â¸Â¸.â€˘Â´ Â¸.â€˘Â´ -:Â¦:- Mike Clark -:Â¦:-
-:Â¦:- ((Â¸Â¸.â€˘Â´

From: dpletcher_1 <dpletcher@...>
To: norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:24:05 AM
Subject: [norcalsurfing] Darrick Doernerâ€™s Twelve Ocean Safety Tips

Darrick Doerner's Twelve Ocean Safety Tips
Surf Safety Advice for Surfers of all Levels and Abilities

1. Spend time watching the waves and conditions before paddling out to
a surf spot. Wait at least fifteen minutes to see how big the waves
are. Otherwise, you may be deceived by a lull between sets into
thinking that the waves are smaller than they actually are.

2. Always look for warning signs posted by the lifeguards. "No
Swimming" means you could get swept out to sea. "Dangerous Shorebreak"
means you could break your neck by bodysurfing the shorebreak. Talk to
the lifeguards about the surf conditions and dangers, as they may vary
from day to day and even hour to hour. Ask a lot of questions. They
will give you the answers you will need to stay safe.

3. Learn the areas where you surf. Go with people who know the spot
and ask the following:
a. Where to paddle out and where to paddle in? You don't want to
paddle in on dry reef or wash up on the rocks.
b. How do the tides affect the surf spot? Understand how the waves
change and whether it gets dangerously shallow at low tide.
c. Which swell directions work best for the surf spot?
d. Which way does the current go?
e. What are the dangers of that particular surf spot (e.g., rocks,
piers, jetties, shorebreaks, jellyfish, etc.)?

4. When surfing at any surf spot, envision the worst case scenario.
For instance, prepare a mental plan for swimming into shore if you
break your leash or snap your surfboard. Don't paddle out into
conditions that you can't handle.

5. Learn to recognize rip tides. If you get stuck in a rip tide, swim
perpendicular to its flow to get out of it and then swim towards
shore. Never try to fight a rip tide.

6. Try not to fall or jump off of your board, as it could spear
someone or bounce back and hit you. Ride the wave as long as you can
and then kick out and lay back down on your board. If you do need to
jump off, fall backwards so that the whitewash will push your board
towards shore (and away from you)

7. Use the "starfish" if you fall off of your surfboard on a reef
break. This means falling flat on your back with arms and legs spread
out, to minimize the chance of hitting the reef. Don't kick off the
bottom to get to the surface as you will cut your feet. Wait until the
turbulence stops and use your arms to swim to the surface.

8. Depending on the surf spot, know when to kick out of a wave so that
you don't end up in an extremely shallow area. Be careful with wave
selection for the same reason, i.e., don't take off on close-outs
where you will end up getting caught inside in a shallow area.

9. Beach breaks (sand bottom) are relatively safe. They are good for
beginner and intermediate surfers and fun for all ages. Reef breaks
(coral and rock bottom) are great wave providers but create dangerous
conditions. They are for intermediate to pro surfers and require more
advanced skills.

10. Larger waves create strong currents which are more dangerous if
you are not aware of them. Smaller waves create less current and are
easier to ride, but be prepared to deal with more people and
inexperienced and/or dangerous surfers in the line-up.

11. Be aware of the people in the line-up. Never paddle into a wave if
you risk running someone over. As much as you may not want to "waste"
the wave, it is not worth it. There will always be another wave. Avoid
ditching your board if a wave breaks in front of you. If you have to
ditch your board, always look behind you to make sure there's nobody
behind you.

12. Don't surf alone, especially if a surf spot is really far out.
Know your limits. When in doubt don't go out. When it comes to the
ocean, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Never turn your back
on the ocean, always respect its power, and learn from its signs.

#6400

From: "dpletcher_1" <dpletcher@...>
Date: Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:32 pm
Subject: New Years Day

dpletcher_1

Offline

Surf is looking ok to small for New Years Day but I will be paddling
out for my annual NYD surf if anyone else is in the Santa Cruz area
and wants to join me...

The weekend forecast looks better size wise but we shall see hwo the
weather and winds look.


Drew

#6399

From: "dpletcher_1" <dpletcher@...>
Date: Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:24 pm
Subject: Darrick Doerner’s Twelve Ocean Safety Tips

dpletcher_1

Offline

Darrick Doerner's Twelve Ocean Safety Tips
Surf Safety Advice for Surfers of all Levels and Abilities

1. Spend time watching the waves and conditions before paddling out to
a surf spot. Wait at least fifteen minutes to see how big the waves
are. Otherwise, you may be deceived by a lull between sets into
thinking that the waves are smaller than they actually are.

2. Always look for warning signs posted by the lifeguards. "No
Swimming" means you could get swept out to sea. "Dangerous Shorebreak"
means you could break your neck by bodysurfing the shorebreak. Talk to
the lifeguards about the surf conditions and dangers, as they may vary
from day to day and even hour to hour. Ask a lot of questions. They
will give you the answers you will need to stay safe.

3. Learn the areas where you surf. Go with people who know the spot
and ask the following:
a. Where to paddle out and where to paddle in? You don't want to
paddle in on dry reef or wash up on the rocks.
b. How do the tides affect the surf spot? Understand how the waves
change and whether it gets dangerously shallow at low tide.
c. Which swell directions work best for the surf spot?
d. Which way does the current go?
e. What are the dangers of that particular surf spot (e.g., rocks,
piers, jetties, shorebreaks, jellyfish, etc.)?

4. When surfing at any surf spot, envision the worst case scenario.
For instance, prepare a mental plan for swimming into shore if you
break your leash or snap your surfboard. Don't paddle out into
conditions that you can't handle.

5. Learn to recognize rip tides. If you get stuck in a rip tide, swim
perpendicular to its flow to get out of it and then swim towards
shore. Never try to fight a rip tide.

6. Try not to fall or jump off of your board, as it could spear
someone or bounce back and hit you. Ride the wave as long as you can
and then kick out and lay back down on your board. If you do need to
jump off, fall backwards so that the whitewash will push your board
towards shore (and away from you)

7. Use the "starfish" if you fall off of your surfboard on a reef
break. This means falling flat on your back with arms and legs spread
out, to minimize the chance of hitting the reef. Don't kick off the
bottom to get to the surface as you will cut your feet. Wait until the
turbulence stops and use your arms to swim to the surface.

8. Depending on the surf spot, know when to kick out of a wave so that
you don't end up in an extremely shallow area. Be careful with wave
selection for the same reason, i.e., don't take off on close-outs
where you will end up getting caught inside in a shallow area.

9. Beach breaks (sand bottom) are relatively safe. They are good for
beginner and intermediate surfers and fun for all ages. Reef breaks
(coral and rock bottom) are great wave providers but create dangerous
conditions. They are for intermediate to pro surfers and require more
advanced skills.

10. Larger waves create strong currents which are more dangerous if
you are not aware of them. Smaller waves create less current and are
easier to ride, but be prepared to deal with more people and
inexperienced and/or dangerous surfers in the line-up.

11. Be aware of the people in the line-up. Never paddle into a wave if
you risk running someone over. As much as you may not want to "waste"
the wave, it is not worth it. There will always be another wave. Avoid
ditching your board if a wave breaks in front of you. If you have to
ditch your board, always look behind you to make sure there's nobody
behind you.

12. Don't surf alone, especially if a surf spot is really far out.
Know your limits. When in doubt don't go out. When it comes to the
ocean, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Never turn your back
on the ocean, always respect its power, and learn from its signs.

#6398

From: "acaciakoa" <acaciakoa@...>
Date: Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:05 pm
Subject: Selling my sweet Stretch Shortboard - 6'-2" Round Pin Quad - Like New

acaciakoa

Offline

Have to let this one go. It's in excellent condition. Never dinged,
barely even has any pressure dents.

On Craigslist:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/spo/974259025.html

Aloha,

Koa

#6397

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:08 am
Subject: Norcal Surfing

maximoootom

Offline

Sorry about that last reply to everyone who subscribe to the postings
via email.  I meant to reply only to Darwin.  We've been having some
difficulty getting through to Darwin on what is appropriate material
for everyone in this surf group.  I've changed some group settings
and I hope this will remedy the situation.  I hope you will all be
patient and bear with us through this.


On the surfing front:

Linda Mar has been phenomenal these last 3 days.  Yes I really do
mean that.  No, really.  2-3 ft on the south end up to 7 ft+ on the
north end, makeable, fun.  I've even riden waves with 2+ full turns
on a single wave.  Phenomenal for Linda Mar.  Little to no wind, very
lightly textured with air temperatures as warm as 50 degrees F, water
temps as warm as 50 degrees F.  In the sun it feels as warm as 50
degrees F (no actually it feels warmer in the sun, maybe as warm as
60 degrees F).

Max's tip for the week:  shorten up your leash rope.  Your leash rope
may elongate in heavy conditions.  Make sure your rail saver (the
wide part of your leash) is doing it's job and save yourself a ding
repair.  I'm learning this the dumb hard way.  Back to the repair
shop for the new Stretch!  ouch.

Hope you are all getting out there!
Happy New Year!

Mahalo!

--Max--

#6394

From: "Cynthia Krueger" <wavedance@...>
Date: Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:29 am
Subject: Re: Ding repair recommendation?

cynamynt

Offline

Thanks, Cuth. But I tried Sand Dollar before and wasn't thrilled with the result.

On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 9:12 AM, landlocked <agent3mc@...> wrote:

I've had some quality, color matched repairs done by sand dollar in SC. http://www.dingrepair.net/

Doug Haut also has a guy that does repairs out of his shop, though I don't know if he does epoxy boards.

cuth

From: cynamynt <wavedance@...>
To: norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 9:43:15 AM
Subject: [norcalsurfing] Ding repair recommendation?

I'm in need of a good epoxy repairer for my Surftech since I bit it last night . Anyone have a recommendation? SF, SMC or SC areas.

Thanks!
- Cynthia