Local? I moved here two years ago from Big Bear. What brought you to San Diego? I was a snow sports coach and skiing and snowboarding instructor for about 22 years. Because of Covid and …
August 18, 2022
Surf Diego
Pummeled at Coronado's North Beach
When you mess up, just say sorry.
Local? Yes, from La Mesa How long have you been surfing? I first started surfing when I was like 11. I really started getting into it when I was 16 and I finally had a …
August 11, 2022
The only inequality I experience is that I am an extreme amateur.
Local? Yes How often do you surf? During the summer, a couple of days a week, at least. Who taught you how to surf? As a kid growing up in San Diego, I went to …
August 4, 2022
It is hard, so when you do catch a wave, it’s really incredible.
Local? No, I am from Minnesota What brought you to San Diego? Mainly the weather When did you learn how to surf? I learned when I first moved here. I am still learning every time …
July 28, 2022
There are some spots that you should learn to surf at.
Local? Yes, I live in sunset cliffs Who taught you how to surf? I learned how to surf when I was really young. My dad taught me when I was 6 or 7, but didn't …
July 21, 2022
"People should stop being eggy, like leave that at home."
Local? Yes, I live in Point Loma. How long have you been surfing? I was 11 years old when I really got into surfing. My dad taught me how to surf out at Tourmaline when …
July 14, 2022
Keep Paddling
Local?: Yes, I live in Chula Vista How long have you been surfing? I have been surfing on and off for 20-25 years. I still have a lot to learn. My dad taught me and …
July 7, 2022
Be habitual, baby!
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 …
June 30, 2022
"Anything I need to do later in the day seems manageable after I go surfing"
Locals? Will: No, we grew up in Phoenix but have lived here for ten years. I just graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder. Jack: I go to TCU in Texas. Was it hard being …
June 14, 2022
"Whoever is having the most fun, is the best surfer"
Local? Yes. I grew up Leucadia. How often do you surf? About twice a week. When did you learn how to surf? I started surfing when I was really young, probably about five years old. …
June 7, 2022
"I am grumpy before I get in the water and less so when I get out…. usually."
Local? No, I’m from Iowa. I moved here about 3 years ago for the ocean. Had you ever surfed before prior moving to San Diego? I spent one winter here before moving learning how to …
May 31, 2022
Surfing secluded breaks makes it much more of an adventure.
Do you go to school here? No, I am in high school. I go to the Waldorf School. Are you ditching school right now to surf? No… I mean, kind of. It’s senior ditch day. …
May 24, 2022
“Cherish those moments because you never know when the waves are gonna be that good again.”
Are you a local? No, I am originally from Bakersfield What brought you out to San Diego? Growing up my buddy had surf posters on his walls that I used to look at. I told …
May 17, 2022