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Surfboard S.O.S.

How to Read a Surf Report

by Mike McDaniel
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Farewell, Mr. Collins. On Monday, the day after Christmas, I was just starting to rough out a draft of this blog entry. At that time, the working title was ‘How To Read a Surf Report’ and it was going to be exactly that. But an unfortunate and oddly coincidental thing happened. The news that Sean [...]

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A Surfer Girl’s Guide to Buying a Surfboard

by Mike McDaniel
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Shopping for a surfboard? Your choices can be divided into off-the-rack or custom shaped boards. Off-the-rack boards are ready to go, standard shapes that perform for a wide variety of surfers. Custom shaped surfboards are unique, handmade watercraft made especially for you, like a tailored jacket. A good surfer girl does her homework and learns [...]

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Global Surf Connection

by Bev Sanders
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Last week, the phone rang at daybreak. I let it go to message and drifted back to sleep. But then a calm, but stern female voice broadcasted an automated message through the tiny answering machine speaker. She reported an earthquake somewhere off the coast of Japan triggered a tsunami that was now only hours away [...]

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Love Your Surfboard ~ A Silly Mistake Leads to Something Good

by Bev Sanders
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Many years ago, I went surfing at Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz. I’d just gotten a shiny, beautiful new board. I hesitated to wax it up and take it out for the first time, but the waves looked so fun and inviting. Excited to get out in the water, I waxed the board quickly and attached [...]

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Learn to Surf Without Fear

by Morag Sewell
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Forward by Bev Sanders Meet Morag Sewell, Head Surf Instructor at Las Olas Surf safaris for women. A born leader, Morag’s quiet strength is evident upon first meeting her. I’ve watched Morag introduce many anxious guests to the ocean, always patient and focused, always coaching with ease. Over a decade of training and on-the-job experience are her [...]

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Getting Fit For Riding the Waves

by Bev Sanders
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It amazes me how many mature women have considered the sport of surfing, but think it’s strictly for the young. As one who started surfing at age 44, I believe it’s never too late. And once you start there’s no reason to stop. Thirteen years of teaching women to surf has taught me some things. [...]

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Ten Tips for Selecting Your First Surfboard

by Julie Cox
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“Buy a board that makes you smile” and nine other tips from Las Olas surf instructor and pro longboarder, Julie Cox. Julie Cox is a competitive longboarder and surf instructor who has consistently placed in the top ten in international surfing events. When not surfing, Julie is the Operations Manager for the California Surf Museum where [...]

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