Waves For Days
There seem to be more waves hitting our coast than usual.
How’s that for an unassuming comment..
Goleta Surfing doesn’t want to be another one of those hype crazed surf websites
that stoke the masses into a frenzy.
So we’ll just say there’s been a steady flow of juice blowing through our neck of the woods.
And most every other neck of California, for that matter.
It makes it difficult for those folks that have day jobs to focus.
Consistent surf + steady job + short days = a lot of “you shoulda been there”.
But invariably, plenty of folks “were there”.
But crowds can’t keep the special moments from happening.
Because while surfing can be a very social event for some people, at the end of the day,
it’s all down to you; your body, your board, and your mind.
Whether it’s overhead with a million guys out, or knee high by yourself,
the ultimate decision of “was it fun” is made by you.
Fun is where you make it.
Here’s a classic example.
Small day, marginal conditions, more crowded than it should have been.
Young Mason Reichard shows up with his dad to catch some waves at dad’s favorite spot.
Out of nowhere a nice wave pops up and Mason is on it.
Dad’s on the beach howling and Mason is locked in…
His first real wave at his dad’s spot and he owned it. Now that’s fun.
And a session he and his dad will never forget.
It can’t be denied that outside forces can have an impact on your mind set…..
That’s where karma comes in. What comes around, goes around.
If we all think about how we impact other’s sessions, ours will get better too.
It works, try it once.
Hoot for another guys ride, smile and say “nice ride” once in a while.
It can change the mood in the whole line up from a competition to a soul session.
It makes a strong impression when you let someone else have your wave.
And guess what, more waves keep coming….
Start the new year with a smile and see how long you can keep it going.
Most of all, enjoy the ride.
