[Paddlewise] Awesome Day Surfing in California

Paddlewisers,

I just have to tell you about my day, because I know some of you elsewhere in 
North America are shoveling snow.

The surf today (Sunday) in Southern California was just spectacular.  At my 
favorite spot, beautiful large waves (6 foot faces) were rolling in.  They 
were shaped perfectly, with most waves giving the option of riding a left or 
right shoulder.  They were frequent too, with a wave almost always waiting 
for you just as you finished paddling out.  In my whitewater kayak, I was 
getting rides 100-150 yards long in between an occasional thrashing.

The weather was beautiful too.  The air temp was in the 70's and the water 
temp was about 58.  I was toasty in my short sleeve/short leg wetsuit.  The 
sun was shining and I had to wear sunblock and my sunglasses.  The air was so 
clear I had a nice view of Catalina Island (a great crossing destination) 35 
NM away.

It is hard to believe that some kayakers out here let their kayaks get dusty 
in the winter.  Oh, well, their loss.

I wish you all could have been in the surf with me!

Duane Strosaker
Roll or Drown!
 <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/pirateseakayaker/index.html">Pirate Sea 
Kayaker</A> 
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