Waves are back

Finally, after a couple of weeks of doldrums the waves are back. I had a few small rideable waves last Sunday. They were fun. I sure was glad to see them since it had been flat. It flattened out again during the week, but, today, they were back again. Because of a southwest wind today, though, not only were there waves, but there was quite a bit of "muck." Seaweed, dirt and sand was everywhere. While the water had been almost glassy during the flat spells, today it was the opposite. Visibility under the water was extremely limited, and I felt like I was covered in dirt when I got out of the water. Add salt on top of that dirt to understand how completely grimy I felt.

I usually save Saturdays for cycling, but my surf guru/dude, Brian, asked me a while ago if I could help him out tomorrow. He has a large group (I think 12) who want to take lessons. He needed a helper or two. So, my surf buddy Robin and I plan to help him out. He will have two of his instructors to each take four students. Robin will take photos, and I'm sure I'll shoot a few myself.

I had a special treat today when an old friend came down to watch us surf. Heidi has been surfing for more than 30 years. She couldn't get in the water today, but she stood/sat on the pier and took photos of me and watched. I'm hoping she'll get to come out tomorrow and, possibly, join us in the water. I'd love to see her surf. I'm certain she'll be good at it!