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Spring Greens

Spring Greens

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It’s that time again.

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The little bit of rain we got brought the spring out of the winter. Brown hills erupted into green
and bone dry creek beds miraculously transform into flowing, mossy streams.

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Spring is when the winter surf starts to peter out, and the winds kick up.
Combined with the rainfall that we may get, it makes for a perfect time to head up to the hills.

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We made a point of getting up there a couple of times this spring, and it was well worth it.
One trip was in the rain, and if you’re prepared, it is a great time to camp.
No crowds, had the whole place to ourselves!

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Everything’s so fresh after a spring rain.

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Even the poison oak looks pretty.

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The dogs enjoyed it as much as we did.

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“C’mon, let’s go!”

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Happy hour, back country style.

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Every year we get reminded how lucky we are to live around here.

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Back in town, we saw the by product of high winds. Good old Goleta wind swell.

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Just a handful of guys were on it, and it looked like they were enjoying it.
Kennedy Stone was one of them.

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Just a handful of guys were on it, and it looked like they were enjoying it.
Kennedy Stone was one of them.

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Vinny Leonelli, doing what he does, shredding.

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We’ve never shot Trae longboarding before and it was impressive.
He makes nose riding look way too easy, even on quick little wind swell waves.

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Vinny was just back from the North Shore,
so he was getting re-acquainted with our funky little beach break.

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Powerful good surfing. Vinny just keeps getting better.

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Turtle made an appearance, but was still shaking from his first session in a one mil spring suit,
so he didn’t stay out long.

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Kennedy Stone, stylin’ on a nice little left.

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It’s great fun watching these friends surf together,
and to see their different styles continue to develop.

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Happy spring!
Viva Goleta.