Costa Rica Sunset

My Costa Rica surf buddy Lee sent this from last month’s CR trip. It was the best sunset – 20 minutes of changing colors after the sun disappeared. Thanks, Lee.

Ollie’s Point Surfing

Ollie’s Point now has me liking the rights. This was a great surf spot, except for the six-foot crocodile that left the beach to swim by the boat. I will admit to not being the first person out of the boat to surf.

Cows?

A strange sight this morning, looking out my balcony in Tamarindo.

Funky Sunset Colors

So I finished up a surf session before sunset, where I absolutely killed on the Takayama board. The sunset had some strange colors due to the OC and LA Fires.

Then I realized this would be my last time taking off a shorty wetsuit for a while. I am off to Costa Rica Friday for two weeks and undoubtedly will be in the full wetsuit when I return. But did I tell you I absolutely killed on the Takayama board this evening?

Now, if I can just buy the WINNING lottery ticket…

Why do Ferraris come in any color but red?

Don't Need No Stinkin' Watch

I got an email from one of my Costa Rica surfing buddies. Bert was approached by his boss, asking if Bert could assist in moving/unboxing a large crate outside. As it turns out, the boxed item was a 10’2” Gerry Lopez surfboard for Bert. It was a 10-year work anniversary gift for Bert; the boss told Bert would get more use out of this rather than a wristwatch. Hey Cymer, my 10-year anniversary is coming up next year…

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.