Rules tightened on lingcod, loosened on scorpionfish, canary rockfish
Hard to believe we’re in the middle of December
Daniel Powell 2:30 p.m., Dec. 17
Evelyn Grimm
Articles by Evelyn Grimm
A world-class wave at Sunset Cliffs
It’s not a hobby— it’s my life
Name: Sam Age: 36 From: Ocean Beach Location: Ocean Beach I met up to chat with Sam at the Newport Avenue parking lot in Ocean Beach. OB is Sam’s local spot, despite occasional crowds and ...
Ran over by dolphins
I had to paddle to get out of the way
Name: Hayden Gore Age: 42 From: Ocean Beach Location: Sunset Cliffs Hayden Gore was heading down the long flight of stairs at Sunset Cliffs when we stopped to chat. Gore first started surfing in South ...
Went over the falls on a 20-foot wave
It was trial and error— lots and lots of error
Name: Fabiano Sarmento Age: 29 From: Ocean Beach Location: Ocean Beach On a cloudy day in Ocean Beach, Fabiano Sarmento was walking to the showers with a neon board. “This board belongs to one of ...
The hardest thing I’ve ever learned
I hit the rocks and it was just not good
Name: John Lavery Age: 63 From: Pacific Beach Location: Tourmaline Surf Park John Lavery was hauling his board up to the showers after a morning surf in Pacific Beach. Lavery started surfing when he moved ...
My friends thought I was knocked out
An eight foot day at South Bird Rock
Name: Alex Geller Age: 30 From: Pacific Beach Location: Tourmaline Surf Park On a sunny day in Pacific Beach, Alex Geller was sitting in the sand. “I’m from Colorado but I’ve lived here for the ...
Likes PB for stupidest reason
Tips for beginners
Names: Juli Redmerski and Don Hastings Ages: 57 and 55 From: Mission Bay and El Cajon Location: Tourmaline Surf Park It was a sunny day when I caught up with Juli Redmerski and Don Hastings ...
Bit her lip at Sunset Cliffs
“I don’t say surfing is an easy sport"
Name: Masa Rogers Age: 40 From: East County Location: Tourmaline Surf Park On a crowded day in Tourmaline, Masa Rogers was walking to the showers while balancing a board over her head. “There’s a nice ...
Surfing changed my life
"I’d probably be fat now, drinking beer in San Jose.”
Name: Mike Age: 47 From: Ocean Beach Interviewed: Ocean Beach jetty Mike was ripping a large chunk of his board off. “Yeah, I knew this board needed to get retired. I heard it crack out ...
Like a runner going for a run
Scripps sea lion face-off – "I wasn't going to back off"
Name: Bruce Fearson Age: 56 From: Clairemont Interviewed: Ocean Beach jetty On a 75-degree day, Bruce Fearson had just finished his morning surf session. Fearson’s primary beach is Scripps, but OB is a close second. ...
