Early fall beach days

About two weeks ago, my lovely Lumberjack took flight off the roof of my roommate's car after a six hour session at Blackies. I was devastated to say the least. Now it is time to get another long board, and I had no second thoughts about going straight to Almond to grab an order form and start thinking/doodling what my next log will be. 

Water drops.

My dad swam out and snapped a few shots of myself and the general scene at San O on this day.

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An oily sea.

I paddle out.

GoPro mounted on the tail of my Almond Lumberjack. All it took was a fin plug, some some resin and fiberglass, and bam; a very solid GoPro.

Big swells of years past.

A very angry looking Cylinders.

Wave breaking through the middle of Newport Harbor.

The Wedge with onlookers.

Telephoto lens test

I must admit, it's quite convenient as a surfer to have a father who can use a camera proficiently. Case in point: after getting a new telephoto lens, he was equally as stoked to shoot with it as I was to surf and see the images. We both agreed the lens performed well. Click on the images to expand them.

San O on a Wednesday

My Dad and I woke up early Wednesday morning and made the drive down to San O together for the first time since prior to me moving to Colorado last August. We were blessed with sun and warm weather. There was a good swell in the water, but the tide and wind conditions made for slightly inconsistant waves.

He snapped a few photos before paddling out and caught me looking down the line at what was about to be had. It was a nice session. We were just stoked to be in the water together again.

Wave Love

A little fun my girlfriend and I had tonight with some glow sticks.

Glass offs and shorebreak

Got to spend the afternoon the other day down at Sano surfing and trying out the almost-done paipo. Waves weren't spectacular,  but had some fun, semi-glassy shorebreaks. Thanks to my girlfriend for being on-hand shooting photos.