Surfing And Hobies At Doheny

I got a phone call from Bill Pearson Sunday morning, saying that he and the family were traveling to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point for the Hobie Cat 40th anniversary Regatta. I had no plans for the day, so I loaded up two surfboards and told Bill that I will meet him there. It was a beautiful day at the beach, and the view was accessorized with 50+ Hobies. Bill & family were there, as well as Dan Delave & Eileen, Jeff Newsome, and Steve Leo. The Hobies were waiting on the beach for wind and the waves looked tasty. Dan said he wished he brought his board, so I said, ‘I brought two!’. The water and waves were great. I came in for a break then went back out – the waves were that good. Then the noodly arm syndrome set in so I caught the last ride to shore. Dan was already onshore (he did not take a break) and was very grateful for having a chance to surf. Hobies were already on the beach but I was so tired that I decided to leave before the awards presentation. I need to surf Doheny more often if waves are always that good.

Great Big Sea @ House Of Blues Hollywood

Last evening, I traveled to the House Of Blues in Hollywood to see Great Big Sea. It was a long drive broken up by stopping in the San Clemente Ripcurl outlet and a walk around Seal Beach. The HOB had a really nice layout for concerts with an upper (reserved) deck and raised areas away from the stage, so everyone could get a stage view. GBS was great as always. In the encore, Alan Doyle said the just played song was co-written with Russell Crowe, and then Russell walked onstage to join GBS for a few songs. Everyone had their cell phone cameras clicking away.