Santa Barbara UCSB student Levi visiting Laguna with mom and dad decided to go surfing for his first time. Levi scored great conditions with light winds and sunshine for his birthday session and got more of the same on day 2.

Congratulations to you Levi and we’ll look foward to seeing you again.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

There have been some very large surf of late but Laguna has been mellow and clean in between some big hyped swells still allowing our comitted beginners to get out and do their lessons. Choosing right tide and and conditions are the key to having a good session.

Call the shop for an up to the minute report on local conditions or if you have any ?’s about lesson scheduling.

Not your typical destination but definitely worth the trip with so much coastline your chances of scoring are high. Just a matter knowing where and when to look. Little rough around the edges but hey it’s third world. Patience and an open mind are required especially if you do not speak French or Arabic.

Many things we take for granted are just not available or easily accomplished. Like having a cold beer in a cafe. Even making a phone call, posting a card, changing money, or just reconfirming a flight can be very difficult and trying.

Ironically while North America was getting slammed with massive swells so was Europe and North Africa.

Not a cushy trip but well worth the cultural and personal experiences and of course the surf.

Laguna ICON and human weather barometer Dennis always has the 411 and current pulse on the atmospheric conditions and specifically our local surf and weather. Not only is he a walking almanac of local historical weather data and endless quick wit but he is a gifted Artist with a special knack for translating the surf imagery that we all enjoy.

Look for his limited originals coming to CA.net and our new expanded CA surf co. Laguna location at 750 pch just up from Ralphs supermarket. Read Dennis McTighes’ column in the Laguna Post for updated local weather insight.

This photo of Luke Davis getting shacked was taken Wendsday 12/5/07 at Santa Barbaras Sandspit is courtesy of Professional photographer and world traveling surf buddy Geoff Ragatz. More epic prints from GR coming soon on CA.net For bookings feel free to email him at geoffreyragatz@hotmail.com and tell him CA sent you.