Whoda Thunk

Yo Surfriders,

Just got in from super fun jetty sesh , thanks Swell Info for calling for small surf and keeping everyone in bed. Heavy high tide and offshore winds , with brisk temps made for a welcome to winter eye opener , but some great chest high w/ plus sets, and reeling walls made my day. Should be fun all day and maybe tomorrow. Zog

R.I.P. Andy Irons

Evening Surfriders ,

With a heavy heart I send my condolences to the family and friends of Andy Irons. AI passed away today trying to get home to Hawaii after pulling out of the Search in Puerto Rico. AI was one of my favorite surfers as he charged 12 foot surf like it was 2 foot. The world of surfing has lost one of it's greatest talents. say a prayer for Andy and his family. Zog

Warm Afternoon Surf

Drake

Daniel Cerqueira

Drake

Charmaine

Drake

Charmaine

DrakeEvening Surfriders ,

Fun surf this evening , warm for the end of October , with plenty of fun waves with less than 10 people out from the pier to the pipe .Drake and I went out for a Simmons Fish session , Drake on his 5'8" Vernor and I rode Mikes 6'0" Larry Mabile [thanx Mike]. Gotta do the you call , we haul thing this weekend and Captain ole EMS 44 , so be safe and I hope everyone catches the swell . Better bust out your rubber , here comes the cold air . Zog

Local Boys Shine

Howzit Surfriders ,
Local Shredders Tony Silvagni and Ben Bourgeois are shining and surfing their way through the heats at the ISA World Surfing Games in Peru .Both are keeping the USA Team and their own gold medal hopes alive , and the waves are pumping . Check it out on billabong.com , a great way to stare at your computer on Monday morning , and tell your boss things are coming along nicely. Broadcast starts at 9 am , so tune in and give Tony and Benny B your support. Pray for surf. Zog

The Party's Over

What Up Surfriders,

Yep , you guessed it , 5 th. day in a row of super fun offshore surf. Melissa and I were the only ones out at Motels this afternoon . Took out the Hobie ATR out for wind equalizer and had a blast . The best part was watching Melissa catch so many perfect waves as she was one out as I sat on the beach . Went to the Lighthouse earlier and saw some qualifying heats for this weekend US Surf Kayaking Championships .I tried to Bro Down with the owner of the vehicle above { homemade quad job , sound familiar } . I said " nice kayak " and was quickly informed that it was a waveski , and that he was the Kelly Slater of wavesking {i.e. the quiksilver sticker}. I threw a him shaka and a "right on " , and was able to contain my laughter as I strolled on to watch him blow up in another "explosive" heat. Lots of traveling surfers standing on the beach in disbelief as kayakers{ there's only about 20 of them } have a permit for the first jetty for the rest of the week . It's all about the enjoyment of riding waves and not the vehicle , so smile and enjoy your fellow surfsliders .Zog

Vacation Is Fun !

Morning Surfriders ,

Renting a house named " Offshore " was definitely a good omen .The offshore winds are still blowing , and more small but perfect surf rolling in .Here's few from yesterday afternoons super session. Ruby and Ginger are digging vacation , and think 4 walks a day should be part of their new routine. Zog