Surf Report 9/17/2014 Part 2

I told the kids they "lived reason number three that homeschooling is awesome... schedule flexibility!!!!" Noe is stuck to the surf mat. Noe is more of a "go with the flow" surfer - nothing wrong with that, we all have our own motivators. Here's Noe going with the flow! ;)

Surf Report 9/14/2014

Same surf as yesterday (too small for my fat ass, but perfect for the others in my awesome family). La brought out the 4th Gear Flyer today - and everyone took turns having a blast on it. I've said it before and I'll say it again - it's the best board I've ever owned!!!

La's Stoked!!!

If you've ever had fun in your life, you've seen these looks - the look of pure, 100% stoke! Yet another person succumbing to the absolute fun generating power of the "surfmat"!!! This has proven itself to be the best board in my modern day quiver!

Noe Surfing

Noe has really taken to my 4th Gear Flyer surf mat. It is her wave riding vehicle of choice. The kids were actually catching white wash while lying on their backs and facing the wave - and laughing the whole time as they shot out backwards towards the beach. They had me laughing the whole time as well! Later, La bribed Noe with a trip to Target if Noe would ride a wave on the ULI. This board is so ridiculously stable - Noe was horsing around and....

Saturday at Southgate Beach

We spent most of the day at our secret surf spot - and we used just about every piece of gear we brought down with us. First up - the kiddos on their boogie boards!!! Marlon declared he much prefers surfing at low tide - and from the looks he and Noe gave while zooming around, I think that declaration will stick. I rode a few on my surf mat and then...

Alternative Surf Craft on a Rainy Day

We're down in Virginia Beach again (I wished we lived down here). Today's forecast did call for rain and we got it all while we were at our favorite surf spot. We also had some onshore breeze that chunked up the surf - but boy was it good to get in the salt water again! I brought down the mat, the paipo and the kickboard - but I had the most fun on the mat - most likely a function of how my left hip is hurting and I can't kick as hard while trying to catch the wave. The water was refreshing on initial entry, but you would quickly get accustomed to the cool temp. Fun day despite the rain and sloppy surf!!!