Lost Boys & Co.

Lost Boys & Co... T aking advantage of the beautiful early morning, these visitors from Utah (#1) ended up taking a dip (fully clothed by-the-by)  up to their perfectly coiffed hairdos.  We were a bit distressed that with their heavy clothing they might sink or get wrapped up in their skirts, but they stayed out for the best part of an hour and left in high spirits... Amen... M eanwhile, it was unobstructed visibility all the way to the horizon and a warm pleasant sun was shining.  Winds were light offshore initially and the sea surface was smooth to glassy.  The air temperature was 68.1º and the water was 66.9º at the buoy but closer to 70 in the surfline.  Low tide was at 5:29am +0.6' and high tide was at 11:50am +5.0'.  We have a SSW swell out of 195º at 3.0' and it was 1' to 3' and some fun peaks created by the short period swell... W e got word this week that Coach Avery's daughter was put on home hospice care.  She has fought a valiant battle with brai

Lost Boys & Co... G ray and grayer (#1) as the morning progressed.  7 miles visibility with winds out of the ESE by 2 to 4kts and the sea surface was a bit textured.  The air temperature was 67.1º and the water is 68.9º.  High tide was at 10:24am +4.8' and low tide will be at 5:08pm +1.5'.  We have a 3.3' swell out of 209º SSW and it was 2' to 3' and better earlier than later. W here is the Wiggly Bus?  Mr. Wiggly is in the shop apparently the victim of a cracked head.  Who hasn't had their head cracked if you've been around long enough?  S'posed to be fixed sometime this week, but until then we're riding the Woody Von Townie® (#2) to our morning rendezvous with the surf...  ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... G ray and small this morning, but that didn't stop Zack (#1) from his appointed rounds.  Rounds in that he must have done 5 or 6 helicopters and landed about three of them.  Here he sets up for a nice little five as he glides across the inside... S even miles visibility under overcast skies with winds out of the NNW by 2 to 3kts.  A slight bump to the playing surface and it was 65.9º in the air and 70.3º in the water.  High tide was at 10:15am +4.4' and low tide follows at 3:21pm +1.9'.  We have a SSW swell out of 192º at 3.0', but it's a tad oblique to be hitting the Hermosa Beach.  It was 2' with some 3' outsides and they're calling for a bigger south swell mañana, replete with rips, big waves and dangerous conditions.  We, of course, will be spared some of the excitement, but it could be marginally better if your heart is pure... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... #1)  L ocal Lance having a laugh with mom while waiting for a burrito.  Tandis actually hit the water yesterday and was pleased to find she hadn't lost her edge! A beautiful morning on hand today, with clear skies and light to moderate onshore winds.  A bit of texture on the water.  The air temp was 67.9º and the water was a pleasant 71.6º.  High tide was at 9:55am +4.2' and low tide follows at 2:49pm +2.2'.  We have a SSW swell out of 199º at 3.0' and it was 2' to 3' and there were some gliders if you were patient... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... I t was gray and oddly warm in the a.m. as the surf class hit the water (#1 Lucas Stramotas on a little insider.)  Visibility almost 10 miles and offshore winds at 2 to 4kts.  The air was 67.0º and the water was a pleasant 71.4º, warming throughout the day.  High tide at 9:34am +45.1' and low tide will be at 2:17pm +2.5'.  We have a SW swell out of 225º at 3.3' and it was 3' to 4' with some well shaped, consistent surf... I f you look closely you will see Claudia Placencia modeling the new "Brother's Anti-Fly Bib™" (#2).  Originally marketed as a hanging device, it was found to be more effective when worn directly on the body.  Great for when you're eating in areas where you might find seaweed, garbage or waste products... T his is the remnants of Lana's tiramisu (#3).  She made a batch for Doc ?'s birthday and it lasted almost 7 minutes before being completely devoured.  She now has orders for at least 5 more birthday

Lost Boys & Co... T he water in Catalina was just cool enough to be nice with a bit of neoprene on.  Lina, Ginny and Millie (#1) went the whole suit route, while the rest of us tried various iterations of covering up for comfort...  Sunny and warm air though... G ray this morning at home with 7 miles visibility and winds out of the SSE by 3 to 4kts.  The sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was 65.9º and the water is 71.8º.  A nice warm layer on the top foot or so...  High tide at 9:16am +4.0' and low tide goes out at 1:43pm +2.7'.  We have a SW swell out of 224º at 3.0' and it was 2' to 3'. H ere (#2) we have the eager and curious waiting to take the boat and head over for some adventuring.  By all accounts Lina and Millie had a great time and sound like they'd like to try it again when we can stay longer.  The Dutch girls likewise had fun but we're thinking they liked the margaritas on the beach as much as snorkeling.  And as good as the margar

Lost Boys & Co... A bit of drizzle in the air this morning (#1) with overcast skies and less than 5 miles visibility.  Winds were on shore and the sea surface was bumped and uneven.  The air temperature was 67.3º and the water was actually kinda warm at 71.2º.  High tide was at 8:54am +3.8' and low tide was at 1:03pm +3.0'.  We have a SSW swell at 2.3' and it was 2' with some fatter outsides coming out of the grayness... C atching up on some e-mail business, Marijn (#2) peeks over her laptop.  She might be staying in So. Cal for a few more days because she has some voice work she's going to be collaborating on.  She's been doing song lines for various types of house music... C apt. Kidd's (#3) with Sara, Tandis, Danger Girl, LoLa and Yoshi.  Baby Lance is hiding out in the corner behind Tandis... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... Y eah, so it was a party this morning as we celebrated, the celebrated (mostly because of this gathering) Doc ? a.k.a. Ed Scale and another trip around this star we call home to our galaxy.  There was a board meeting and then from L. to R. we have:  Aaron, Mr. Christian, LoLa, Miloe, Doc?, Laurie, Ginny, Joey, Barbina, Don't Walk Away René and Jah Morgan.  AGTWHBA... O vercast and small, but the rising tide and a peaky SSW swell kept things interesting.  Winds were trying to be offshore from the SSW and the sea surface was slightly bumped.  Let's call it 2' to almost three... Y ou can't have a party without party crashers.  And who should crash, but Sonny Vardemann and Bing Copeland.  It was a chance to hear a couple of good stories before the party disassembled.  Just for your notes, Sonny is 85 and Bing is 87...  L to R:  The Professor, Bing, Sonny, Joey Lombardo and Miloe... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... "The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on." Carl Sandberg Well, yeah Carl...  So how come it's 11:30 and it's still looking over harbor and city and hasn't moved on?  Between the onshores and the fog it's been a cool August and personally, we're ready to turn up the warm.  Visibility was 200yds even for cats and winds were onshore 1 to 2kts.  The airt was 66.2º and the water is trying at 69.4º.  8:04am +2.2' low tide going high at 3:00pm +4.9'.  We have a south swell out of 172º at 2.3' and it was 1' to 2' and sloppy gray... Gray enough for the crew to go to Scotty's and watch from behind the safety of the windows.  From L. to R.:  Aaron, Doc ?, Mr. Christian, Milly, Jah, The Professor and Jetski... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... 1. )  No Natasha?  Ahaa...  But there are certain expectations afoot mañana... H azy sun almost fog and 5 miles visibility.  Winds were light onshore, 2 to 4kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was 66.3º and the water is trying to be 70.0º.  Low tide was at 7:26am +1.5' and pretty great for the Dutch girls, trying a bit of sliding.  High tide was at 2:07pm +5.0'.  We have a SSW swell out of 193º at 2.3' and it was 1' to 2' and was good for some giggles... 2. )  Why are these men laughing?  Maybe they know something we don't...! ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... W orking the room as only he can, Jetski gets a laugh out of Sancho, Ronnie and Tarsan (#1).  This is after he promised he'd be in the water on Thursday.  We believe him... M eanwhile in the water Aaron, Steve and the Professor were joined by Christian the Magician for a fun session.  Ten miles visibility under a hazy sun and winds were light onshore by 1 to 3kts.  The air temperature was 63.3º and the water is around 67.8º.  Let's face it, the water could be warmer...  Later in the morning it clouded up and wasn't nearly as nice as the 7:30 shift.  Low tide was at 6:53am +0.8' and high tide was at 1:23pm +5.1'.  We are enjoying a south swell out of 195º at 2.6' and it was a consistent 2' to 3' throughout the morning. Y oshi catches the second half of the Jetski Show: Live From Brother's Burritos, filmed in front of a live audience in the patio studio (#2).  L to R: Yoshi, Marijn, Danger Girl, Nikki, Dane and LoLa.  Part of the

Lost Boys & Co... So the Dutch Girls are in town and they posed with the posse at Sapphire after a few tries in the surf.  From L to R:  Nikki, Brendan, Marijn, Christian, LoLa, Jah, Ginny, Lina and Milly.  A beautiful day, with 10 miles visibility under hazy skies.  Winds were light onshore by 1 to 3kts., but the sea surface was bumped from yesterday's wind.  The air temperature at checkout was 64.4º and the water was 67.8º as advertised.  Low tide was at 6:17am +0.0' and high tide clocked in at 12:41pm +5.1'.  We have a solid SSW swell out of 192º at 3.3' and it was 3' to a little fatter and better than it looked.  Just ask the Dutch Girls... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!