The Circus Is In Town

A few shots from my phone of the circus at Swamis this morning. I was out of the water by 7:15 due to the large proportion of surfers bobbing for apples and getting in the way.

Gridlock and lookiloos on PCH.

Fox News, must be a slow news day.

How many time have you gone to the circus and seen a helicopter?

The Peanut Gallery was four deep in spots.

Overboard

Maybe this guy should have checked the size of the surf before he paddled out on his 7'2"? Big boards aren't needed until tomorrow, if at all.

The Point...

It's always interesting at The Point. Tomorrow should be no exception, which means that I'll be taking a pass. Here's one to get everyone in the mood. Pic from Surfshot.

Apologies

Sorry folks, laptop meltdown on Thursday. I'll be back Monday with a new computer. I'm scared of Vista, but we'll see.

A Proposal

During the winter wave season, I tend to bypass my local beach break in favor of a few spots south of me. Inevitably, I pass Cardiff Reef. Without fail, there is one to eight Janitors in the lineup at Cardiff. I propose that we rename this spot "Janitor's". Between the statue and the men with brooms, the apocalypse is coming.

Jack

Florida

I'm in Florida on business this week. In the spirit of "When in Rome..." I did a Google search for Florida Surf images. Look what came up. How appropriate! LOL

Birds

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy the birds.

Chop Hop

Not that it's a good wave, but the guy could have done a simple S turn and extended his ride to the inside. Chop hops kill me...perhaps the lamest move ever.

Pic from Surfshot.

More On Crowds...

...or should that be "Moron Crowds"? Reader Rick sent this in from the break I grew up surfing. While I didn't count, he's claiming 35 people just in this small snapshot of the beach. I can't wait until surfing isn't cool anymore.

PS. Sorry to those who've sent in submissions that have been missed. Apparently, the web bots have found YDD and are now sending me massive amounts of spam. I only spend a few minutes a day on this blog, and it's getting harder with all the spam.

Surfline

Click the pic for a larger view...this is what Surfline has done to our lineups. Pic sent in by reader Cliffsrider.

Does this paddle...

...make my ass look big?

Friday bonus: Get out of the way!

Pics from Surfshot.

You-Call-It!

This was posted by squeekie on the Surfermag message board. Comments?

Ass, Grass, or Gas...

...nobody rides for free! Pic sent in by reader Copeland who found it at the Jam Longboarding website.

Where's Winter?

Waiting for swell...

Give me a "T"

Surfshot

Bore-ing Friday

People sometimes have to do what they can to stay in touch with surfing.
Pic sent in from reader hydrosprout, photo credit unknown.

Contortions

When it gets over nipple high, those guys on their funboards have a little trouble keeping their balance during that "parallel feet" takeoff technique. Pic from surfshot.

She's Alive...

Swarmies is waking up for the winter season...and along with it comes the carnage. Pic sent in by reader Alan K., courtesy of surfshot.

80s Flashback

This guys wetsuit made me break out in a cold sweat...flashback to the 80s.

Doesn't look like the suit helped his surfing much! Bud Llamas he is not!

Pics from Surfshot.

Blind in Okinawa

This guy can't bear to look. Reader Scott sent in this pic from Okinawa.
Pic by Paul Bolton.

Fiesta Friday

Believe it or not, this wasn't even taken around Halloween. Pic sent in by reader Don.

1,001 Uses for Duct Tape

Pic from YouSurfed.

Use #97: Knee brace

Surfin' Fire

Surfin'Fire is a San Diego "surf school"...but this is taking it too far. That is some protection from the ash, or protection from the stinkbug population, you decide. Pic submitted by intern alan m., photographer unknown.

What's Going On?

I'm not really sure what's happening in this pic. Reader Kevin sent it in, from gulfster.com.

More Paris

That's Gross! Sorry, but I don't remember where the pics are from, they've been sitting on my hard-drive for a while.

S'UP Bro?

With Starbucks across the county closed, the yups needed to meet somewhere. Here are a few at Cardiff yesterday courtesy of the Hansen's surf cam. Sent in by Intern Alan M.

Badges? We Don't Need No Stinking Badges!

Be very afraid folks! Reader Bernie Spear stumbled across this nightmare and sent it in. Pic from an SUP-focused blog srfnff.blogspot.com.

Ash Wednesday

As the fires rage on in San Diego, the ash is filling our lineups. I'd rather surf with 100 funboarders than deal with the dirty water. The donkeys have finally won a point! Pics taken by sufermag BB poster "L8".

Flamus Interruptus

I got caught sneaking out for a surf yesterday morning at a North County beach break. After a few very good waves it was a very busy day from there. First, had to evacuate the office in Encinitas by 11am, then I got my family out of our home at 3pm because the air quality was so bad. I stayed behind with the dog and fortunately we're fine...it's still burning and far from over and it'll be hard to breath around here for weeks. My thoughts go out to those who weren't as fortunate in this fire.

Goatboat Friday

A new twist on the SUP conundrum. Reader alan m. sent this in, source unknown.

Blogger Bogging

Sorry folks, no YDD today as "Blogger" won't let me upload pics. Hopefully they will correct the problem shortly.

Superman

Talk about progressive surfing! Reader JC sent this in from YouSurfed.

Surfing Threads

Alan M. seemed to enjoy this pic from YouSurfed.

Chocolate

Syrup and Chips. Sent in by reader "Think You've Seen It All".

Double Trouble

It looks like reader Jeff has some explaining to do. His "friend" Tanan sent these in for our viewing pleasure!

PS. Additional notes from Tanan explaining the pics:

This guy has been spotted in Cardiff revolutionizing surfing as we
know it. Gone are the confines of only standing on your board...
complex posturing is the next frontier. Rumor has it he even modeled
for the new Cardiff statue. Just beware of his leaping man hugs to
welcome newcomers to his break... and new way of "surfing".

Tanan

Sumo Pseudo Surfing

Thanks to reader ryan for the link.

Hi Mom!

Forgetting about the wave for a moment, this young lad took the time to wave to his mother on the beach. Alan M sent this in from YouSurfed.

Zen and the Art of Surfing

Lesson one: Become one with the wave.

Pic sent in by reader Kevin, from SignOnSanDiego.

Here Comes The Choo Choo Train

Ballerina

This is quite a unique way to kick out of a wave. Michael Baryshnikov would be proud. Pic sent in by reader alan m, who is on quite a roll. Found on YouSurfed.

Janitor Layback

This sequence is courtesy of Calsurfpix.com, sent in by reader alan m. I love the look of confusion on the grom's face in the background!

Anyday

If you look randomly out into the lineup in North County San Diego, this is a sight that you'll most likely see. Pic from Surfshot.

Enema in 3...2...1

Enema time. Sent in by reader Marc.
His web blog can be found here.