1.8.11 Sunny HMB Jetty

Nikki, Cynthia, Luke, Beth, Jacob, and I went to the Jetty for Nikki's last surf session for over 2 months. As mentioned before, she is heading to Ohio for work.

The waves were chest to head high, clean and peeling. We all got so many waves, but the wave of the day was Beth's long ride. She was so stoked when she came back out to the line up. Her stoke was definitely contagious and everyone was so happy for her.

I have to mention that what inspired me to write about our surf sessions is Cynthia's awesome surf blog: Wave Journal of a Nor Cal Surfer Girl. She takes great photos and videos (unlike me). Take a look at her blog!

After our surf session, Jacob and I headed down to Santa Cruz to meet up with Ward Coffey about new custom surfboards. Everybody in Nor Cal raves about him and now I know why. He is extremely knowledgeable about building boards and a great guy. I have never gotten a custom surfboard made and haven't gotten a new board for 6 years. The waves are much different than New England surf so it is a perfect time to get a new one.

After we talked for awhile, I decided on a 7'10 hybrid with purple (my favorite color) rails and bottom and my own graphic. Jacob is still pondering about what he wants, but will definitely be going to Ward for his new board too.

Today was a beautiful day with friends, surfing and talking about new boards.

Ride waves and Spread the Swell,
J-Bird