Lost Boys & Co.

Lost Boys & Co... O ne of the earliest representations of surfboards from this Roman frieze...  It depicts Kellius Slaterus discussing fin placement and design with Maximus Tidalius.  Kellius is suggesting moving the fin back for more stability, while Maximus likes the short radius turns...  On the left, the back of a serf... H azy skies with 10 miles visibility.  Winds were light onshore by 1.4kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temp was 73.6 and the water was 71.1.  High tide was at 6:00am straight up +3.4' and wow tide followed quickly at 10:57am +1.9'.  We have a SW swell out of 216º at 2.6'.  It was 2' to 3', but we had to travel north to El Porto and have our passports stamped.  They stopped us at the border, but we told them that we new Big Wave Dave... E veryone was mad!  Or at least they were channeling "Mad Men" at a party celebrating Joe Houston's 70th birthday.  Here Danelle and Denise were sharing anecdotes...

L ost Boys & Co... "M ilo Venus was a helluva gal, she had the world in the palm of her hand. She lost both her arms in a wrasslin' match, To catch a brown-eyed handsome man..." Chuck Berry H azy this morning as the fires get under control.  10 miles visibility.  Winds are out of the SW by 2.1kts and the sea surface is glassy.  The air temperature was 69.0 and the water is 70.5.  Low tide was at 9:45am +1.6' and high tide will be at 4:38pm +5.5'.  We have a SSW swell out of 196º at 2.6' and it was 1' to 2'.  The buoys are moving a bit this evening and lets hope the surf responds.  If not... W hen the surf goes down the tarp goes up... T he number one complaint about surfing:  Getting in and out of the wetsuit.  Courtesy of Michelangelo...  ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... T his is a case where Photos 1 & 2 should have been at the same museum.  Unfortunately #1 is in Rembrandt's house in Amsterdam and #2 is in the Pompidou Museum in Paris.  Even with a minuscule prostate and great muscle control this kid is not gonna hit the urinal... O vercast this morning with barely 3 miles visibility.  Winds were on by 2.8kts and the sea surface had a slight chop.  The air temperature was 68.7 and the water is quite nice at 71.2.  Low tide was at 8:42am +1.2' and high tide will be at 3:35pm +5.2'.  We have a 2.6' swell out of 200º SSW and it's 1' and not quite deluxe...  Pray for surf... O ne of the most photographed sunrises this year...  On the second day of the fires the sun came up like red Chinese lantern.  It looked like a scarlet Jupiter moon and then it turned decidedly Martian...  The reflections on the water and the surf looked likewise otherworldly...  ✠ "When the surf breaks, ...

Lost Boys & Co...   S o, in France, "Moulins" are windmills and red is "Rouge."  So, Moulin Rouge means Red Windmill.  That is your French lesson for today.  Use it wisely... H azy, smoky skies this morning and 7 miles visibility.  Winds were light on, less than 1kt and the sea surface was glassy.  The air was 68.3 and the water was 72.1.  Low tide was at 7:49am +0.7' and high tide will be at 2:36pm +5.0'.  We have a SSW swell out of 192º at 2.6' and the waves were 1' and poor...  Should pick up a bit during the week...  The weekend was fun! N o visit to Paris is complete without a visit to the Pere Le Chez Cemetary.  The number one most visited grave.  Jim Morrison is correct. W e were there and the EuroCup was opening.  They had flashing lights on the Eiffel Tower and LoLa grabbed this shot in mid-flash...  Of course as soon as the Russians and Irish started to riot they closed the tower... ✠ "When the surf brea...

Lost Boys & Co...   W hoa, been busy here at the Surf & Culture Report... Y esterday was number 366 for Morgan Sliff and she was feted in fine fashion.  It all started in the water at 7:30 as she and her entourage took to the water and rode some excellent 3' to 4' waves south of the pier.  Some great waves by the Morgalini and her surfing familia including Buck D., Bobby Warchola, Capitan Donaldo, Jetski, Kirra Bones, Doc Scales, Mike Siordia, Zack West, Trevor LaShure, David Fillman and host of other lurkers, foam grommets and buoys.  Breakfast at Brother's was served al fresco in the parking lot and featured pozole and Kings Hawaiian cake.  After dousing the honoree with champagne, toasts were offered and the party was directed to move to the Becker retail shop.  There was music, a tarp surfing tarp, eats and plenty of amusements.  The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the Barahona board, featuring the Professor's doodles from 366...

Lost Boys & Co...   in memoriam:  Gen Carlisle, 1918 - 2016, Surfer Girl Overcast today with 10 miles visibility.  Winds were light onshore by 2.1kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was 64.5 and the water is a comfortable 70.0.  High tide was at 10:26am +4.1' and low tide will be at 3:17pm +2.0'.  We have a SSW swell out of 198º at 3.3' and it was 2' to 3' if you hit it early on the lower tide... ✠ "When the surf breaks, we'll fix it..."  The Professor!!

Lost Boys & Co... J ust a reminder that the ceremony for Genevieve Carlisle is Tuesday evening 7pm at St. Lawrence Martyr Church, 1900 Prospect Avenue, just east of PCH. F rom Joe Murphy:       Anneka Sakovich posted in LA County Surf Life Saving Association - Surf Racing Team .       Anneka Sakovich July 1 at 12:58pm   Hello Team!! I am working on your LG Nationals with Charlotte Graham and we need volunteers throughout the event to help us make it happen!! Please reach out to your LG family and friends and invite them to spend a day or more with us at the beach and volunteer! I am looking to fill full or half day shifts from roughly 8am-5pm, Aug 10-13. This is a great way for them to experience our event. Please spread the word!! Message me for sign ups and more info..     Like Comment         A beautiful morning today with 15 miles visibility and clear skies.  Winds were from the ...

Lost Boys & Co... D o they really wear those wooden shoes?  Well, the simple answer is, "Yes, they do, but these days there are alternatives."  Turns out that things can get pretty damp and muddy out in the fields and wooden shoes seem to handle the wet and muck better than most ordinary shoes.  In photo #1 you can see them drying on the fence... O vercast this morning with 5 miles visibility.  Winds were light out of the SW by 3.0kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air temperature was 65.0 and the water is 69.6.  High tide was at 5:56am +3.0' and low tide will be at 10:51am +2.1'.  We have a SSW swell out of 196º at 2' with the tide floating things out of control... D o they really have dikes?  Of course they do, otherwise the whole country would look like San Francisco Bay.  On the left of pic #2 you can see folks riding their bikes.  Our GPS told us that the bike path was -10' below sea level!  The top of the dike was +1...

Lost Boys & Co... I t is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Genevieve Carlisle.  A great surfer girl of the 40's, she also happened to be Montana born, an alumna of the University of Chicago, worked on the Manhattan Project, owned a couple of businesses, raised a family of three wacky girls, was a bridge whiz, a credible sailor, pirate, tennis player and long-suffering mother-in-law.  Services will be Tuesday the 19th at St. Lawrence Martyr Church in Redondo Beach at 7:00pm with a reception to follow.  Always a staunch environmental advocate, in lieu of flowers the family is suggesting that a donation can be made to "Heal the Bay" in her name. O vercast this morning with 7 miles visibility.  Winds were out of the NW by 1.1kts and the sea surface had a rather gooey-ugly film of oil, which ameliorated the chop and has obviated the need for hair tonic for the next couple of days.  The air temperature was 63.8 and the water is 69.4.  Low tid...