Saturday Surf Session

Original photo by Clayton Plummer

Well, actually, it was a Sunday Surf Session, but you get the idea.  I was back home at Anderson Street this weekend.  It felt good to be in a familiar break. 

Tamarack is sweet and I've had quite a few fun sessions there;  I just wasn't ready last Saturday for the size.  My SUP is a nice board, but I'm not good at surfing it in heavy waves.  I psyched myself out as I drove to Tamarack and before I ever suited up it was too late for me mentally.

I should have surfed my 6'8" Meyerhoffer Lemondrop.  It would have been fun, especially since I haven't ridden it in a while.  That board is better suited for the waves we were getting here in SoCal last weekend.

I didn't psych myself out this Sunday.  As a result, I had a blast.  It was fun and I didn't put any pressure on myself to perform.

The dolphins were out playing in the surf as well this morning.  I really enjoy watching them play in their element.

The surf was OK.  No where near as big and powerful as last Saturday.  The period (time between waves) was a little short, but manageable.  I caught a handful of waves at least.  They were all redemption waves for last week's shut out.

I called it good and rode my last wave all the way in because I noticed that the lens of my GoPro was fogging up like there was water in the waterproof case.  DOH!  So, rather than risk a $400 piece of equipment, I retired on a high note.

Thankfully, after getting back to my truck and drying off, I took the GoPro out of it's case and had a look.  There wasn't any standing water.  I think there had been JUST enough moisture in the case from when I cleaned it last week that it caused the lens to fog.  The camera itself is fine and so is the case.

Until next time, keep it rubber side down!
Clayton