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Timing is the toughest surf skill to master

Bobby Lavargna (27) and Zach Senap (25) surf the Imperial Beach Pier

Locals?

No, Bobby is from Boston and Zach is from Indiana.

How Long have you been surfing?

Bobby: 3-4 years

Zach: A couple of weeks, Bobby is teaching me.

Bobby: Not really, we are learning together!

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After a couple of weeks in the water, is Zach any good?

Zach: No!

Bobby: He is not that bad. We are just trying to stay alive out there. It’s choppy today.

What has been the toughest surf skill to master?

Zach: Timing.

What is your favorite beach to surf?

Bobby: Imperial Beach for sure.

Have you ever gotten sick from the water in IB?

Bobby: Never ever. Not once. My son is 6 and surfs out here and he has never gotten sick either.

Is there a spot in San Diego that you don’t like to surf?

Bobby: Yeah, La Jolla. I don’t like all the sea lions and the animals. I mean appreciate them. I just don’t want to surf with them.

As a newbie to surfing, do you think you’ll keep it up?

Zack: Yeah, I am going to buy a board. I have been renting one.

What advice would you give new surfers?

Bobby: Go to the beach and get in the water.

How often do you go surfing?

Bobby: I try to get out 3-4 times a week

Over the last three years, have you seen a big progression in your skill level?

Bobby: Oh, yeah. You just have to keep going. The more you do it the better you are. Be habitual, baby!

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