I Am Your Daily Donkey

I got a little stupid with a late drop this morning and took a fin to the top of my foot at the bottom of the wave. Camera phone post sutures this morning.

Extra Extra - Donkey Jailbait

Tue May 20, 3:48 PM ET

TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico - A donkey is doing time in southern Mexico for assault and battery.

The animal was locked up at a local jail that normally holds people for public drunkenness and other disturbances after it bit and kicked two men near a ranch in Chiapas state, police said Monday.

Officer Sinar Gomez said the donkey will remain behind bars until its owner agrees to pay the men's medical bills.

"Around here, if someone commits a crime they are jailed," Gomez said — "no matter who they are."

The owner, Mauro Gutierrez, told The Associated Press he would try to reach a friendly arrangement to pay the men's bills, estimated at US$420 (euro270).

The victims said the donkey bit Genaro Vazquez, 63, in the chest on Sunday and then kicked 52-year-old Andres Hernandez as he tried to come to the rescue, fracturing his ankle.

"All of a sudden, the animal was on top of us like it was rabid," Hernandez said.

Police said it took a half-dozen men to control the enraged burro.

Chiapas police have thrown animals in the slammer before, including a bull that devoured corn crops and destroyed two wooden vending stands in March.

In 2006, a dog was locked up for 12 days after biting someone. His owners were fined US$18

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This guy gets the basket and the foul. Goleta Surf once again.

Three's a Crowd

Thanks to an anonymous reader who pointed me in the direction of Goleta Surfing where I found a few gems. That guy in the middle is in trouble.

Heavyfooted

I hope that he's wearing a cup.

First-Person Shooter

OK, here's a first-person view of some SUP-ing that may change your opinion on the sport....or may not. Have a great weekend everyone!

Looks Like A Memorial Paddle-Out!

I wonder who died? Oh yeah, the sport of surfing, thanks to SUP's.
Pic sent in by reader seth.

Royless Olo

Thanks to reader Jay who sent the link to this video in. I'm not sure if I understand the merits of "Olo Surfing", but these guys make Roy Stewart look good!

Wonder Twin Powers....

..activate. Form of a nightmare.

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Sorry folks. Got the email below in the mailbox today. Had to take down the picture.
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I am the photographer of the Twin Powers photo. When did I give you permission to post that photo?????

Just because I posted it on the web does not give you the right to use it on your site. I would appreciate it if you took it down. I do not think the two on the board will be happy you have it on the site.

Not sure if you know who the two on the board are but they probably surf circles around you on that tandem board.

Michael Rovnyak

MJR Photography

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Please note that YDD is a free website. Nothing that is posted here is for commercial use, so I believe that "permission" is not necessary according to various attorneys who've opined on the subject with me in unrelated discussions.

Best,
WYD

The Goat Boat Militia

You have been warned. Pic sent in by reader copeland.

Little Avalon

It looks like this guy is trying to use this wave as a belt.

Pic by cb.

Seaweed Harvesting

This great pic from Magic Seaweed has been making the rounds and sent in by many. Reader Timothy was the first to pull the trigger. After three days in Dallas, I'm ready to do my own layback/headdip.

Crunch!

T minus 2...1....

Pic sent in by reader Alan M., from Surfinside.

The 'Bu

Reader Brian sent in these gems from Malibu.

This Space For Rent

This picture has about a weeks worth of funnies. Posted on the surfermag message board by Cube.

Tracking

Reader Nick sent this one in of himself. Looks like he might want to get a surfboard that doesn't have a mind of its own.

Costcool!

It's that time of year folks...get ready for summer. Check out the latest boards available at Costco...killer faux-veneers. This would look great strapped to the roof of my Woodie. Beach Boys flashback!

There's also something for the rippers who don't like it old school.

Pics by me and my crappy cell phone!

San Oh-no!

Squeekie photo.

So I'm sipping a Mai Tai on the balcony of my hotel room, peacefully enjoying the afternoon. I glance to the north and I see something that frightens me.

Yes, it appears that Duke Kahanamoku's lagoon is now an SUP breeding ground. During my week or so visit to the island, I saw between six and eight SUP lessons from my vantage point 30 floors up.

I even tried to squish this one with my finger, unsuccessfully.

Aloha!

Too Many Burgers Tom?

Bellyflop? Wounded Seagull? Fatburger Flyer? In any case, hilarious. Pic sent in by reader TomsBurger.

Celebrity Surf Camp

All my favorite things rolled into one. Actually, this was quite entertaining, even though I didn't know the "celebrities".

Minnie Mal Driver

While I've heard only good things about Minnie's respect and etiquette in the surf, celebrity photo ops with surfboards still make me cringe.

The Newport Nutties

Hard-core Newport locals, photoshopped by Awe.

Shred The Gnar

Surfermag BB member ShredTheGnar outing himself in this fantastic shot. I personally love the long-john wetsuit and dry hair elements of the photo!

Mexican Faceplant

Somewhere south of the border. Ouch!

Winter's Last Punch...

After surfing some windswell this week with a little southern hemi sneaking in, it dawned on me that the winter wave season is almost over. In fact, I even trunked it twice this week. In honor of the final goodbye of winter for the year, here's a pic sent in by reader Copeland.

Doggie Style

This dog is surfing better than half the guys out at Swamis on any given day.

Exhilarating

This pic really gets my blood pumping!

Thread the Needle

This headache sent in by reader plcasey.

Granny Rocks!

Something tells me that the Grandma on the right is about to do some heavy trimming on that board. I can't say the same for the other Grandma's rubber ducky...the rails look a bit too knifey!

Pic sent in by reader copeland, from photographer Rob Kulisek.

Prom Date!

Pic snapped by some guy of the surfermag.com bulletin board.

Who's Ready for Summer?

Pic sent in by reader cottons. Bring on the season of the south swell!

Booger!

Shipsterns in Tazzie. Idiot booger. Pic from Swell.net.

Sorry for the delay...

Back and ready to roll. Scored a bunch of windy north shore action, not much to write home about. Oh yeah, there's an SUP epidemic in Oahu at the moment. More later.

Nuts!

Speedo & booties. Unreal. What was equally humorous was that this picture was sent in by reader OregonSurfer. I guess he was dreaming of warm water! Thanks OS, keep 'em coming.

I'm off to the islands tomorrow and can't promise a daily update for the next week. Perhaps I'll get lucky with my internet connection!

Cup Cake

Wow. This "Urinal Surfing" video came up in a youtube search for "surf".
Unbelievable what people do.

For Eric

A real SUK.

Repeat?

My apologies if this has been posted before, but I came across it again this morning while browsing Google images. Love the shades Paris, love the shades!

Dream Line Up

This is what I dream about. Pic sent in by reader cottons.

Another Craigslist Gem

This fantastic ad was sent in by reader John Locke:

Stand Up Paddle Surfboard - $1500

Stewart stand up paddle surfboard, like new, used twice, 11-6 x 29, E-type epoxy, real light and fun to ride

Worst Surf Video Ever

The title says it all!

One Of My Favorites

Tow Ats = Wake Boarding

An opinion.

Steamy Fingers

Steamroller, with a unique move and his webbed gloves!

Sent in by reader cottons.

Monday Blues

Not the way this guy wanted to start his week. Pic sent in by alan m., courtesy of Surninside.

How To Duckdive...

Steamroller Hasselhoff

Pic by Joe Ewing.

...And More Gear

Reader plcasey1 was inspired by this gem. I like the ghostly dude in the upper-right in the pink shorts...adds an element of mystery to the pic.

More Gear

Discuss.

Gear

Alright, I'm looking for a logical explanation of the following: spring suit, booties, long sleeve rash guard.......GO!

Friday Stuffing

Photo Neal Miyake of High Surf Advisory dot Com

The Crew

Don't mess with them.

Surfdog!

Travel Day

Sorry folks...spent the day on a plane. Thank god for laptops.
Pic sent in by reader Copeland.

Roy....Another Angle