women surfers over 40: November 2009

Monday, November 30, 2009

Tourmaline this am...

Back to some nice wave action in PB-Tourmaline- still variable onshore winds made reading wave breaks difficult this morning along with the changing tide. Still got a few rides in- not crowded at all- peaceful satisfying surf session.

La Jolla Shores surf pics on Saturday...Yikes!

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Great article...great long board surfer

http://www.jettygirl.com/features/ashley.lloyd.html

Check out Ashley- she is an awesome surfer and a great musician.
Plus she gives lessons- I had a nice email conversation with her- nice!!

Also look up her website- all about her board shaping with Bing Surfboards.

http://web.mac.com/ashleylloydmusic/ashleylloydmusic/lady_shaper.html

Ashley wrote:
Thanks for the email Kate!
That's cool that you got a Gary Linden board. He's a friend of mine, who I haven't seen in a few years. Always liked Gary, and respect his shaping.
Congratulations on beginning to surf. I teach surfing, and it isn't unusual for me to teach a 40+ newbie. All you need is the bug and appreciation of surfing, and everything else falls into place.Would be stoked to be linked to you site.
much love and light,
ashley

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Blown out surf-conditions

glad I didn't drive to Baja!!!

http://www.surfline.com

Friday, November 27, 2009

La Jolla Shore fun......

Seals in the water next to all of us out there surfing, very cool spot- little choppy!

La Jolla Shores- good beginner spot but beware some big stuff!

Close to Scripps Pier...nice spot lots of variety- women- kids and good place to pick up some white water and learn to stand up!

storm system produces big waves....

Big Stuff at Sunset Cliffs- OB

Thursday, November 26, 2009

FRIDAY SURF REPORT>>>BIG STUFF

http://socalforecast.blogspot.com/2009/11/surf-for-friday-new-wnw-swell-starts-to.html

Nice spot but not for my type of surfing....

Grab the park pass if going to the OC- Calafia State Beach, few exits into San Clemente- parallel to train tracks. Still work checking out

I'll be back!!!

Shore Break beach..

Calafia State Beach- not a long board spot, lots of sponges and some short boarders- brave ones, the wave crashes in hard right at the shoreline, sat out for a few but couldn't wait to hit ground again!!

Beautiful...glassy...Turkey Day on the water

Pretty jamming time, crowded- but caught a few good ones, made a different not wearing booties, standing back on the board- and turned left- straight down the wave front not always the best way to roll- nose diving is no fun!

Total Contentment, Trestles is very nice surf spot

So glad I ventured out- trying different spots is good- change is good- good for the soul- good for the surf...got my groove on today-

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

its time...time to get away!! New surf spot!

http://beach.freedomblogging.com/files/2009/04/trestles.jpg

I need to practice this...over and over!!

Determine which way the wave will break then paddle and take off more to the shoulder rather then straight ahead of the peak.
To add to the above answer, ride farther back on your board.
If you start to tail drag, lean forward to compensate the weight to length variable.
take off aiming down the line, dont drop and turn. Beach breaks are likely to snap your board in half. It happened to my 7'10. one thing you can do is to put all your weight on your back foot and turn hard, but for the most part take off in the direction you want to go, not straight.
This is called pearling! If you stand further back on your board and turn with the wave rather than going straight for shore you should do better!!
try a board with more rocker
Absolutely situate yourself a little further back on the board. Also make sure you have the right thickness for your board. You have to have it thick enough to support your weight and ability but also keep you bouyant in the water. Sinking shouldn't happen.
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