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Share Waves Without Judgment

Published April 1, 2009

Name: Michael Janzen Surfing: Tourmaline Lives: Mission Valley Miss work for surfing? “No. Get up earlier and do both.” A few months ago, surfers congregated at Tourmaline Surf Park in Pacific Beach. The mayor and two ...

Scat Daddy's "Lament"

Published March 18, 2009

Name: Steve Scatolini (aka Scat Daddy Surf) Age: 32 Years surfing: “too many” Favorite spot: Jocko’s Pre-surf music: “Jimi Hendrix, my own” Post-surf food: Poma’s Deli (in O.B.) Scatolini’s song (below) was inspired, he says, “by ...

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Pinned at Waimea

Published March 4, 2009

Name: Jureyl Pancipanci Age: 25 Lives In: Mission Valley Pre-Surf Music: the Strokes Post-Surf Food: tacos Surfing: Mission Beach Originally from Wahiawa, Hawaii, Jureyl recently moved to San Diego and pointed out some key differences between ...

Weekday Warrioress

Published Feb. 18, 2009

Name: Michelle Mendoza Age: 26 Lives in: Hillcrest Surfing: La Jolla Shores Favorite surf spot: Miami Pre-surf music: MGMT Worst beach pickup line: “Want help ... More Comments (2)

The Shreddar

Published Jan. 21, 2009

Name: Cheryl Woodhouse Age: 51 Lives in: Coronado Post-surf food: Carne asada burrito “with salt!” Favorite surf movie: Step Into Liquid Surfing: Coronado Cheryl got ... More Post a comment

Tijuana Shark Attack!

Published Jan. 7, 2009

Name: Chase Edwards Age: 26 Lives in: North Park Surfing: Black’s Favorite surfing buddy: Jameson, his son Girls in the water okay?: “If they can ... More Comment (1)

The Painter

Published Dec. 23, 2008

Name: Brian Solis Age: 30 Surfing: Imperial Beach Occupation: Graphic designer Pre-Surf Music: Hawaiian reggae Favorite Surf Movie: North Shore Brian Solis is teaching his ... More Post a comment

Nuptials in the Sand

Published Dec. 10, 2008

Name: Sunshine Granaldi Age: 28 Lives in: Gaslamp Quarter Surfing: Ocean Beach Post-surf food: Pho Ideal surf vacation: Thailand “Surfing almost ruined my wedding. My ... More Post a comment

A Time to Duck Dive

Published Nov. 25, 2008

Name: Byron Thompson Age: 19 Surfing: La Jolla Occupation: Student Lives in: North Park Best surf in SD: Bird Rock Longest duration surfed: Five hours ... More Comments (2)

Imperial Beach: Not Very Crowded

Published Nov. 12, 2008

Name: Steve Reed Age: 26 Surfing: La Jolla Lives in: South Park Pre-surf food: Nachos and beer Celebrity most like to surf with: Tony Danza ... More Post a comment

Dinosaurs Don't Surf

Published Oct. 29, 2008

Name: Michael Woodbury Age: 29 Lives in: Chula Vista Occupation: Video-game designer Post-Surf Food: Spicy bean burrito Girls in the Water: “No…I mean, yes.” Michael ... More Post a comment

Shark Fighter

Published Oct. 15, 2008

Name: Neil Salunga Age: 29 Occupation: Firefighter Lives in: San Ysidro Pre-surf music: N.W.A. Girls in the water?: “Total distraction.” Neil Salunga recounts the experience ... More Post a comment

Too Rude

Published Oct. 1, 2008

Name: Matt Fielder Age: 27 Lives In: Ocean Beach Occupation: Actor Pre-Surf Music: Tone Loc Girls in the Water?: “Yes, please!” Matt has been surfing ... More Comment (1)