Big Plans...

There's a bunch of cool stuff coming up on the horizon for me! Let's start with the paddling plans:

1. I'm getting ready to race again! Looking forward to the four local races that are coming up in April... getting tuned up on my Boga raceboard- tough work but races are a lot of fun and I look forward to seeing all of my old racing buddies.

 2. I'm putting the Tahoe Nalu race on my calender. It's such a beautiful spot to paddle and it's a great time of year to be up at Lake Tahoe.

3. I've got big plans for a Sea of Cortez paddle adventure in June. I'll be heading down south with a bunch of my friends and the whole 2012 line of Boga paddle boards for everybody to try out. I'm hoping to get some of the local kids out and paddling- it might be a first for them.

4. Speaking of Mexico, I've got a three day moto-trip up into the mountains coming up soon. I know, I know- it's not stand up paddling but, damn, is it fun. Can't wait to get up into the mountains on some fun single track moto trails.

5. Costa Rica! Are you kidding me? Nope. I'll be heading to Costa Rica to paddle surf some warm water waves. I'm hoping to catch an arribada which is a mass turtle migration onto the sand to lay eggs. For years, my daughter and I have talked/dreamed about seeing this natural phenomena- it's a life goal of ours. So we're crossing our fingers that we'll get to see this when we're there. Oh, and if we happen to snag a couple fun paddlesurf sessions that would be the icing on the cake.

6. Looking to fit in a mainland Mexico surf trip to some of the big, right hand point breaks near Puerto Vallarta. Being a natural footed surfer, and never having been on a surf trip with rights, I'm dying to post up on a legitimate, long, right point. I know they're out there- and I'm gonna hunt them down!

These are my plans- what's on your calender?

Shark, Shark, Go Away...

"Shark, shark, go away
Come again another day---"

Actually, don't ever come back!

I haven't been surfing for a while because I was freaked by the news on January 28 about a shark spotted near one of my favorite local surf spots in Imperial Beach. A picture taken by a local was sent to a shark research facility, which confirmed the dorsal belonged to a Great White.  Researchers believe that the shark is about 16-18 feet long.

I was just getting my courage up to get out surfing again.  Then I get the news from a friend that more evidence of the shark has arised-- a dolphin carcass.  I love surfing.  But I can't surf with the thought of sharks on my mind!

"Shark, shark, go away!"

Boga Boards Rippin' NorCal Surf

Surfing conditions were not ideal but it didn't stop the Boga Boards from rippin' it up!

Dreaming of Sunny Days

I have no problem surfing in cold water when my 4:3 full-suit, booties and hood is enough to keep me warm.  But if I still get the shivers surfing, even after putting on all this gear, it's time to head to warmer weather!  I wish it was that easy to just leave all my responsibilities aside to go on another surf trip.  If that was the case-- I'd already be on a plane to Mainland Mexico where the water is about 80 degrees, the sun is beaming and the margaritas are flowing.

Taken in front of The Ranch surf spot in Mainland Mex.

For now, I'll just have to dream of sunny days and warmer waters. I hope my dreams come true soon!

I got the blahs... (My Blah Poem)

Blah, blah, blah, blah
sometimes I feel like I'm melting into the sofa,
it's a sofa vortex, sucking me down and sapping my will to do anything cool.
Like paddling, or cleaning, or shopping
instead I will wrap myself into a blanket
and dream of better (warmer) days.

My first custom stand up board: Stamps 9'3... wow.

It came just in time for Christmas... well almost. My new hand-shaped stand up board shaped by Seal Beach master, Tim Stamps. I picked it up after my trip down to mainland Mexico and right off the bat I was able to paddle it out and give it a go at the DogPatch. In short, I'm stoked on it! Check it out:

Naughty or Nice

I guess I was a good girl this past year because I just received a late Christmas gift from Santa. Stay tuned for upcoming photos. Santa shaped it just right.


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