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Bottom Turn Tuesday Surf & Culture Report

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Lost Boys & Co... W e felt remiss discussing the Cat's chops without actually showing him at work.  Here he is (#1) at his secret spot in El Salvador laying it on a rail...  By the way he ripped this morning as well... L ow clouds this morning and 10 miles visibility.  Winds wee variable and light throughout the morning.  The sea surface was sporting light texture.  The air temperature was 61.2 º and you could jump in and warm up to 63.7 º.  Low tide was at 9:02am 0.0' and high tide will be at 4:41pm +2.7'.  It's a 2.0' SSW swell out of 211 º  and it was 3' and fun to hilarious to cute to adorable... W hile we're feeling remiss, we're not sure we announced Tandis' new grommet, Boone Steven Glekas.  Here (#2) he is being perambulated by Brother's for his first burrito.  We can only imagine he'll enjoy it second hand... P et Peeve Dept.:  You know how we go bolting out of the water at 10am to avoid paying the parking fines?...
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Mithridatized Monday Surf & Culture Report

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Lost Boys & Co... O kay, it's not what it looks like.  What it looks like is that the Professor and his Great Granddaughter (#1) are having a snort in the man-cave while discussing the Seahawk roster for the next competition.  What's really happening is that the Professor has just removed an entire tar pit from Scarlett's foot with his magic tar remover, while discussing the roster for the next RUHS competition.  That's our story and we're sticking with it... O vercast this morning with 5 miles visibility.  Winds were light and variable out of the SW by 1 to 2kts.  The sea surface was slightly tacked.  The air temperature was 61.0 º  and the water was 63.3 º .  Low tide was at 7:36am -0.2' and high tide was at 2:08pm +2.8'.  It was a drawn out SSW swell out of 202 º  at 2.6', hitting the line up at 3' to 4'.  Kids, Dads, hodads and pedestrians we're trying but the standout of the morning was Brendan "Cat" Simmons.  On it du...
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Vernal Equinox Friday Surf & Culture Report

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Lost Boys & Co... T hings are not always equal, but today the day and night are, before we start sliding toward summer.  Considering how hot it's been we're having a difficult time imagining summer.  But you know how that goes, it'll probably be foggy for the next five months (does reverse psychology work on the weather?) H azy skies with 10 miles visibility.  No wind to speak of and smooth surface conditions.  The air was 58.8 º  and the water is 63.9 º !  High tide is at 10:51am +4.6' and low tide follows at 4:39pm +0.5'.  It's a 2.6' swell out of the SSW, 205 º .  The high tide is filling it in, but not before Doc and the Professor got a couple at the pier! (#1). D onnie is doing a lot better and to wrap "Donnie Week" we have this pic of him and the crew (#2) in Nicaragua spitting into the wind...  ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!
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Thirsty Thursday Surf & Culture Report

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Lost Boys & Co... A s Buster Poindexter would say "Hot, hot, hot..." W hen Doc & the Professor say their "rolling" they mean business... V isibility is 10 miles under hazy sun.  Winds are calm and the sea surface is smooth.  The air temp at checkout was 56.0 º  and the water is an even warmer 64.0 º .  High tide is at 10:08am +5.1' and low tide will be at 4:11pm +0.1'.  It's a 2.3' south swell out of 191 º .  It's slapping on the sand, but maybe something at low tide...  Check'em out... D onnie cutting back as he continues down the beach to a waiting Victoria... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!
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Is It A Year Already Wednesday Surf & Culture Report

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Lost Boys & Co... T ime passes when you're having fun!  Yes, it's been a year since Brother's opened their second location in the Hollywood Riviera (#1).  It's the perfect spot to go to when Hermosa is having a Fiesta,  a parade, a volleyball tournament or a Santa Claus convention!  ...Or if you don't have enough gas to get to Hermosa! I t's a hot one with temperatures currently in the low 80's.  Hazy skies with 15 miles visibility.  Winds are calm and the sea surface is smooth.  The ocean temperature is an amazing 63.5 º.  High tide was at 9:26am +5.4' and low tide will be at 3:46pm -0.3'.  It's a 2.3' SSW swell out of 198 º  and it was breaking on the sand, except in Manhattan where Doc managed to talk the Professor into surfing the north side of the pier.  Some lulls with ear ticklers coming through.  Amazing how quickly the beach comes up in those situations... D onnie week continues with him and LoLa deep inside the Py...
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Another St. Patrick's Day Tuesday Surf & Culture Report

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Lost Boys & Co... M aybe the hottest St. Patrick's Day we've ever had in the South Bay.  At the time of this writing we had a scorching 88 º  after a low of 59.0 º  at checkout.  This was unlike yesterday when the fog rolled in (#1) and this research vessel got close to running aground. Hazy sun and 10 miles visibility.  Winds were light offshore and the sea surface was calm.  The sea temperature is 62.4 º  and might warm up a couple of clicks with the hot sun.  High tide was at 8:49am +5.5' and low tide will be at 3:21pm -0.5'.  There's a 2.6' SSW swell out of 201 º  and it was slapping the sand at 1'. C apitan Donaldo Update:  A lot better today after getting more electrolytes and boosting his blood volume.  He saw his doctor and got good reviews.  He also saw Doc and resisted taking a nap with him!  Also, a lot of folks were concerned that there still might be some outstanding costs related to his return. ...
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Mend Fence Monday Surf & Culture Report

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Lost Boys & Co... F oggies this morning with little visibility depending on your 10/20.  Even less wind and we assume calm seas.  The air temperature was 57.0 º  and the water is 61.3 º  and a couple of clicks warmer if you believe the chalkboard on the pier.  High tide was at 8:12am +5.4' and low tide will be at 2:56pm -0.6'.  It's a 2.6' SSW swell out of 192 º  making it 1' on the sand. U pdate on Capitan Donaldo:  Word is that he is doing better and working on getting further hydrated.  Too soon to know if this includes cerveza.  Doc watched him yesterday and managed to coax him into a shared nap...  Here's (#1 & #2) a couple of shots of him at "8 Balls" in Nicaragua.  Fast left curls and he was burning things up... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it" The Professor!!
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