Shane and the Hammer

Thursday, November 20th, 2008 by MC

All photos Joanne O’Shaughnessy. To purchase copies please go to Joanne’s Gallery at Zenpholio.

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Ithaka

Thursday, November 20th, 2008 by MC


My Mind and my Body, from “the Fish Daddy”, fine artist, poet, rapper, traveler and hard charger Ithaka Darin Papas, a.k.a. Ithaka.
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Working Class Hero

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 by MC

It’s been said that if they grew to the same size as sharks, bluefish would be the only fish in the sea. They attack bait, lures and fingers with wild abandon and when they’re feeding, it’s as though they can’t stop. Read the rest of this entry »

Surf Art @ The Surf Gallery

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 by Ty Torres

All you groovy SoCal folks who are looking for a good way to spend some time this weekend should cruise on over to Laguna Beach for some surfing inspired artistry…

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What: JOHN VAN HAMERSVELD: Exhibition & Book Signing: Come see the new edition of The Endless Summer. There will be signed Posters from $40 and limited-edition fine art prints available too.

What Part II: BOOK SIGNING: Goin’ Big - Gotcha and the Evolution of Modern Surf Style. Meet the creators of the book!

Double Bonus: Live Music by The White Buffalo!

When: Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 4-9 p.m.

Where: The Surf Gallery, 911 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Contact: 949-376-9155 or visit www.thesurfgallery.com

Stubby

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 by MC

Dickie Vocals has me all hyped up on these things. Since breaking my most sincere thruster a couple of days ago, I have been contemplating alternate paths to waveriding zen. The Stubby is one option I’m considering. Read the rest of this entry »

Hamerhead attacks Tarpon

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 by MC

After fighting the 100 plus pound Tarpon for an hour this unlucky angler lost it to a massive Hammerhead. It’s funny how nonchalant the fishers are, like it happens all the time.

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Smoke on the Water

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 by Ty Torres

It’s been a wild and windy week out here in Southern California as a trio of fires have been burning out of control through Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties. While it looks like the worst is over (the Santa Ana winds have died down and been replaced with a sea breeze), hundreds of homes were burned to the ground and the smoke is still streaming out to sea. Here’s a nifty time-lapse from Newport Beach on Saturday as the smoke from the fires make it’s way westward:

NASA also grabbed a shot from space of the fires:

NASA photo

Finally, here’s a shot from Dana Point looking NNW to the Freeway Fire:

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Best to all who were affected…

World Surfing Contest 1968

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 by MC

From Rincon Puerto Rico before many of you were born.
Warm water meditation for Tuesday November 18, 2008.

Come on boy! (penguin FTW)

Monday, November 17th, 2008 by johnee

Some hungry killer whales looking to snack on some penguins.
One of them seems to have found a safe haven.

Russ Short Mainland Mex Point 1977

Monday, November 17th, 2008 by MC

Enjoy Russ Short’s styling on a three finned Bonzer at an undisclosed point break somewhere in mainland Mexico.

As water temperatures continue to cool, my mind drifts to thoughts of warmer climes. The wanderlust takes hold. Old Mexico is one of my favorite destinations for warm water reprieves. Cheap and deep, Mex is the closest, far away place.

More Mex with Terry Simms. Read the rest of this entry »