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Big(ger) Wave Surfing 1 Mar 2012 | 03:43 pm
Do I Wanna Make It Out? How big is a “big wave”? Depending on the waves you are used to surfing, a “big wave” might be five feet or it might be twenty feet. Whatever your experience level, you will b...
Empty Lowers – Video 31 Dec 2011 | 09:54 pm
Sara Taylor and Ornella Pellizzari rolled down to Trestles on Thursday where they were greeted with the emptiest Lowers lineup they had ever seen. For an hour there was literally only one other person...
California Trachts – Carmel Edition 24 Dec 2011 | 06:48 am
Again seeking the an exit from the daily routine of wake up, fall into the shower, try not to spill your liquid adult energy drink of coffee all over your shirt, put a smile on at work, get into the w...
Checking in with Stewart Surfboards 19 Sep 2011 | 04:58 am
One of the great things about surfing is the accessibility of the true icons of the sport. Computer geeks ain’t getting close to Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. But we surf geeks can walk right into Stewa...
California Trachts: Malibu Edition 14 Sep 2011 | 12:54 am
California Trachts: Malibu Edition A Surf Escape Guide for Family Surfers By Shawn Tracht As a surfer, grazing daily at the newest surf magazines and internet websites, we are constantly elbowed in...
2011 Supergirl Pro Junior Goes Down In Oceanside 25 Aug 2011 | 08:20 am
Malia Manuel winds up Last week I was privileged to witness some of the best up and coming talent on the female side of pro surfing as they competed in the Supergirl Pro Junior that took place in Oce...
Surf Tip – Throwing Buckets 27 Jul 2011 | 05:40 am
Surf Tip - Throwing Buckets – Steps to Creating a Fan Spray There’s an oozing sensation brewing in your belly. You’re a little tired paddling back out in the midst of a set, you’re trying to make it...
Clandestino Surfing Candy 16 Jul 2011 | 01:30 pm
Recently I was contacted by someone representing a company called Clandestino, and she asked me if I wanted to try out some of their surfing candy. My first reaction was, “what in the world is surfin...
Summer Of Our Discontent 11 Jul 2011 | 07:06 am
Contrary to popular belief, summer is not a season that excites most surfers in northern and central California. Regardless of how the stereotype of sun, sand, surf, and bronzed bodies is portrayed, m...
Trick Tips: 360 Reverse off the White Water 29 Jun 2011 | 06:11 am
By Shawn Tracht (Surfer) / Photos: Andy Bowlin So let’s start out as cliche as possible: …like any maneuver in surfing, speed is the number one key to successfully completing your turns. Phew…now th...
