SPF 1,000

This kid is stoked, but I think he needs more time in the sun!

The Final Straw

Well, this has got to be the ultimate insult. Looks like PaddleSurf Hawaii has knocked off the bonzer design for it's latest high performance SUP's. As a die-hard bonzerhead, I'm very sad today.

A Reminder

This summer has been nothing but a string of injuries for me. Reader rick posted this on another board and reminded me of what I have to look forward to locally this winter. God, I love surfing Swarmies.

Electrocution

Shocking!

Way Too Entertaining!

I love it Steamroller! You're the exception to the rule!

Occupation: Surf Instructor

While I'm hardly a fan of Surf Schools, this guy sure seems to be enjoying his work!

Goat Boat Etiquette

I was thinking to myself this morning that we hadn't had a good Goat Boat post in a while, so I fired up Google. I came across this diagram that should help you all out the next time you're in a heat with your kayak and paddle. I'm assuming that the rules apply for SUP as well, since they're more Kayak than Surfboard.

Donkey Burn

That's going to leave a mark. Pic from SurfInside.

Carmel Swirl

Thanks to reader Thomas for sending this in. It's got a little bit of everything and a nice summary at the end. Enjoy!

Let's Go Fly A Kite!

I watched Mary Poppins with my two little girls last night. Then this video comes up on YouTube...coincidence?

SUP'er Dropped His Paddle

Pic from DailyHaHa.com.

Silver Surfer - A Day At The Beach

Had to show you guys part two. Enjoy!

Silver Surfer - Venice

I'm stoked on this youtube find. Enjoy!

Hot Mop

Reader JJ from Seattle sent in this picture of a rather intelligent Janitor cleaning up hot lava in Hawaii. Reportedly, dude burned both legs just to get the pic. It takes a village...

Cardiff Janitorial Service

I'm on a flight to the desert early Monday morning, so I thought that I'd get the YDD out of the way. Here's the latest wardrobe for the Cardiff Statue. Photo courtesy of john4surf!

The Last Thing You Want To See...

...when suiting up for a session. Reader Barry burned my eyes with this one!

Migraine

This one gives me a migraine just looking at it. Originally brought to my attention by KaserOne on the surfermag BB, reader plcasey also thought it was worthy.

Dude

Sent in by reader Barry, source unknown. What I do know is that MM is a source on angst for me!

Video Link

Balanced

I've gotten a few emails about all the eye-candy that I've put up lately for the men, the women weren't happy. In an effort to be balanced, here's a pic that reader KMC sent in. The caption was "Hot Surfer Dude". LOL, I'd like to call it "King of the Donks".

1st Place

With surfing skills like this, I'm almost certain that one of these guys won the contest. Photo by Joe Ewing.

Put Your Eyeballs Back In, Kid!

Does It Matter?

Donkey Special

I command you to NOT see this film.

Cheater High Five

I thought this was cool. Sent in by reader Copeland!

The Swamis Paradigm

As a North County surfer, I do my best to avoid Swami's as often as possible. Why? Because Swami's seems to be devolving constantly. It has become all about who can ride the bigger board to get more waves. It has gotten to the point that in order to catch a wave out there, you've got to be on a board so big that it cannot turn.

Our buddy Steamroller has now taken this concept to SUP. Good luck Steamroller, I hope that you're happy. Devolve peacefully.

Indian, Arrow, or Both

Reader megan sent this in. Posted on a Florida website.

One Foot

Not A Donkey!

Kelly Slater is simply amazing! Congrats on the J-Bay win and essentially wrapping up his ninth world title!

Giddyup!

Reader nic sent in this photo of her daughter. There are many ways to go with this, but since it's her daughter I'll go easy. All I can say is that she's about to mount that wave as if it were a donkey! Thanks nic, great shot. PS. Get her on a shortboard!

Just Another Summer Day

The guy out the back with his arms crossed doesn't approve. Pic sent in by reader Randy.

Websites

I saw this photo, then the name of the website and had to post it.

Straddle It!

Slide Surfing

I'll give her this, she didn't break her neck.

Now, Where Do My Feet Go?

The perfect set of deck pads for those who are new to the sport, bought a SUP, and aren't quite sure of where to put their feet.

What's a Cutbacker?

Click for larger version to see what I'm talking about.

North County Quad

Reader Sean saw this unique quad set-up in North County and pulled out his cellphone to share the chuckle. I'm not sure that it's going to work. Thanks for the pic Sean.

How To Tell When Your Board's Too BIG...

You know when your board's too big when you have to use a trailer to get it to the water's edge.

Kickout

What is this kook thinking kicking out on a wave like that? LOL
This is a recent pic from Shipsterns, photographer unknown but posted by "Lerka" over on the Surfermag.com message board.

Spliff Sessions

Surfing while on drugs can be harmful to your cutback!

Shades of Hollywood Past

I think Paris Hilton popularized the shades in the surf look.

I'm going to go throw up now.

Young Hottie Ripping

That's the title of this piece on YouTube. Thanks to reader Frank Booth for sending this in to YDD Headquarters!

Piercing Discovery - What Does Sand Taste Like?

Pierce Brosnan -- Talk to the Sand!


This treasure from TMZ was posted by TFAD at another forum.

Close Your Mouth

This guy is about to feed like a sperm whale.

Pic sent in by reader Alan M. from the surfline user pics.

Going Too Far

Say it ain't so Champ...stay away from the donk master!

The Matthew Files

I know, it's everywhere. Why not here too! I find two things absolutely amazing with this story that seems to be putting "surfers" in a thug category again:

1. Why is anyone defending Matthew's privacy, let alone the surfers. This guy has made us all look bad over the past several years.

2. Is it me or does that crew of locals look like the largest assemblage of out of shape surfers you've ever seen. (PS. I know that I'm not one to talk, but I've had some injuries in the past year).

Weekend Family Fun

Thanks to reader cory for sending the link to this in. The commentary cracks me up! Have a safe weekend everyone!

Power Wings

Reader Alan M. just picked up a pair of Power Wings on eBay, you can too. According to the ad:

New, Stylish and Lightweight

A New Surfing Experience That Will Blow Your Mind!

Paddle Faster, Get Onto Waves Easier And Vastly Increase Your Paddling Strength And Endurance.

A Must For Competition Surfing

How To Impress The Ladies

Pic compliments of C. Turkington

Love On The Rocks

Submitted by reader copeland, who found the image on the Jam Longboards Forum.

Also, YDD had it's 200,000th visitor sometime over the weekend. Glad you're all enjoying it, otherwise I'd fold up my tent and go home!

Handle Bar

At first glance, we've got a rather mundane river-surfing picture. Fortunately, reader Jeff sent this in and basically said that if this wasn't post-worthy, he'd leave and never come back. Well, I'm here for the people, so I took a longer look, you should too. Click on the pic for a larger version and tell me why this is worthy! Bonus for the first to find the handle bar reference.

The SurfDance

All I can say is that the guy who designed this ride must've spent a bit of time in the washing machine.

Takedown

Throw Her A Rope

Good thing this girl has some built-in flotation devices for safety. Pic sent in by reader Cory, from SurfPixHawaii.

The Dog Days of Surfing

Best Submission Ever!

Reader Josh sent in this picture from Magic Seaweed that had me laughing all weekend. The ultimate paddle battle!

Elvis

Pedicure

Roy must've gotten a pedicure recently. We haven't heard from him in a while, so I thought that I'd post up his latest!

Fountain Surfing

Let's just say that I was a bit disappointed with the ending!

Hungry?

Looks like this guy's craving a little rump roast.
Pic sent in by reader Jesse.

Bad Hair Day

This guy/girl (?) is having a bad hair day. Pic sent in by reader copeland.

Why?

Sent in by reader plcasey with one word, "Why?"

Pic from MySurfingPictures.

Kalifornication

Anthony looks like one bad rippah!

Sliced Pork

Reader "Festus Porkmeyer" submits the pic above and the following story. You're the man Porky!

Sticking to your theme, here are two takes on a recent head wound, which Porky received the same day you went to the hospital, apparently.

The scenario: Porky blows the rebound from a halfass backside cutback and, anticipating a long swim to the beach, bodysurfs the same wave in — alongside his board, it turns out. Buried soundly in the whitewater, ever-adaptable bodysurfer Porky relaxes, lowering his head and arms until ... Bam!


A new way to get hurt?


An enduring curiosity surrounds Hynson’s Black Knight Quad and its severe down rails. Well, brother, the rails are indeed sharp. Porky’s gash resulted from a blunt-force hit. Porky is just glad he wasn’t riding the even-sharper-railed Twinzer.


Being cooped up in the house with a 3-year-old and a head wound has given Porky a little time to reflect. He wonders: Do the chipped front tooth, twice-broken nose — OK, once from a punchout — worn skin and recent head wound better reflect 22 years of hard-core commitment or two frivolous decades of donkeyhood, gaperism and kookiness?


Porky strongly suspects the latter and wonders if he is yet eligible for some sort of a Lifetime Donkey Achievement award. Twenty-two years, although just a fraction of a dedicated surf lifespan and but a handbreath in geological time, is a long time to be stuck in surfing’s equivalent of the sniffing-butts stage.


Jesus Baldheaded Christ. How did this turn into Confessions of a Super-Donkey? Sorry about that. Porky just hopes the picture helps during these infirm days.

FP

How To Treat A Shoulder Hopper?

Reader nic sent in this picture. It was actually an animated GIF sequence that I cannot get to work, but the longboarder came off the bottom and basically plowed the hopper off the wave. I have done the same many times to trolls on the shoulder, but it's not for the faint of heart.

Thanks to nic for teaching me how to get the animation working!

Below is the reward for such aggressive tactics.

Who are you rooting for?

Pic sent in by reader Josh, found in the Surfline User Photos.