Surf Buddies

Unpacking Wanda* and heading out for an afternoon of chasing waves.



What a great day to be playing in the ocean. The water was warm and the sun was muted by the marine layer (typical June gloom). We stayed on the inside, riding waves that had already broken. It was just Jac and I and a few folks walking on the beach. Absolutely no one competing with us for waves. Perfect!



All smiles after an afternoon of playing in the ocean. Suprise, suprise we actually caught and rode a few waves!

*Wanda is my car.

Surf Diva

This weekend my friend Jac became a certified Surf Diva!

I grabbed my camera and parked myself at the beach during her lessons and acted as groupie, paparrazi and cheerleader. It is fun watching the look of determination as the grommets paddle for their first waves and are rudely tossed about by the chop. Ahhh, but there is nothing like that feeling of jubilation when you stand up and ride for the first time. Brought back great memories of my Surf Diva initiation.

If Jac is able to find a board and wetsuit -- by Saturday we will be bobbing up and down in the waves together.

Jac, standing tall and riding the waves


Wave of Victory


Official Surfing Diva Portrait

Green Surf Wax

Sticky Bumps, a local Carlsbad company has come out with a new eco-friendly surf wax. It is non-toxic, biodegradable, petroleum free, with no synthetic chemicals. Check it out!