Tempura Tuesday Surf & Culture Report



Lost Boys & Co...

We caught this great artists talk at the VEFA gallery last Sunday (#1).  It featured David Krovblit and Michael Torquato.  If you imagine that being an artist is merely slapping paint on a canvas then you should have been there to hear these two artists discuss their process and intention behind the product.  But you're in luck!  Saturday Nov. 1st the gallery is celebrating their 1st anniversary and all of the artists who have taken part in this last show will be on hand to answer questions and discuss their work.

Chilly clear morning for the remainder of the of the South Bay Scholastic Surfing Association's Kickoff Classic Men's Shortboard and the Women's Shortboard.  Winds were light offshore 1 to 3kts and the sea surface was smooth.  The air was 58.3º and the water is 63.7º.  One tide today, high at 1:19pm +4.6'.  It's a west swell out of 278º at 3.3' and it was 3' to 4' and a bit closed out at most spots...

We're always going on about the great surfers we have in the South Bay, but we also have to give some credit to the coaching staffs.  Santa Monica is at the far reaches of the "South Bay" Surf League, but they are blessed with the enthusiastic and knowledgeable coaching of Marion Clark (#2).  She has had some great results with the talent she has under her wing.  You can learn a lot from her considered, nurturing style.  Oh yeah, and that smile...  Next session of the contest will be on Friday at Bruce's Beach 6:45am.
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"When the surf breaks, we'll fix it"
The Professor!!





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