Don’t forget anything!!!!

When you go surfing there are a couple of things that you should remember to bring with you. You will feel more comfortable and your day will be much better!!!
These are the things that I carry with me everytime:
- a couple of towels: one to dry yourself when you get out of the ocean and the other, you never know. Your friends can forget their towels or you may use them to carry more than 1 surfboard in the car. You can put the towel between the surfboard, so they will not hit eachother while you are driving
-  a big big bag (better if waterproof) where you can put your wet suite after you take it off and all your wet stuff. You don’t want to mess up your car!!!
- a bottle of water: if you are surfing in a spot without a shower, you can use it to rinse off or just to clean your feet from the sand
- a hat: during the winter it is best to wear a hat after surfing so that you won’t be cold. Your mom will definitly tell you the same!!!!! J
- water to drink: before and after surfing, remember to drink a lot of water. Remember, surfing dehydrates your body.
- sun protecion: you don’t want become old before the time!!!!
So now that you know what you have to bring… let’s surf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Afraid of the ocean????

Many many people (also many of my friends) are afraid of the ocean. It can be really difficult to get into the water and have the focus you need to learn how to surf if you are worried about what is around you and not focused on learning. The fear of the ocean can be from many things, such as big waves, deep dark water, sharks and seaweed monsters. :)
When I started surfing I was afraid of the big waves, it’s difficult if you are not used to being in the ocean. I grew up in the mountains and am not comfortable with the big waves. When I first started I stayed near the shore because you do not need big waves when you are learning. Playing with the foam and learning how to pop up in the broken waves is really fun.  Now that I am getting better I can go out farther from the shore into the big waves. Of course I am still afraid of the wall of water but not like before. I can tell you that if you are afraid of the ocean and you try with passion you can really change your way to enjoy the ocean. In addition to learning this way, I learned to have more respect for the ocean and its power.  Peace.

Now that you know what you need.... let s go in the water!!!!!!!!!!!

What you need to surf??

Fist step to learn how to surf is choosing the right equipment. You need:
- Surfboard: first and more important thing! There are many kinds of board that you can find. In my opinion the foam soft-top boards are the best one to learn.
- Wax: help to keep your feet on the board because you don’t want slide (if you are using a soft-top board you will not need)!
- Leash: attach to your ankle with the back of your board, if you lose the board every time you fall in the water it is not fun at all!
-Wetsuit, if you are not so lucky to leave in a place with warm water you absolutely need a wetsuit to survival in the water.
- Sun Cream (screen): of course…to protect your skin and that beautiful face of yours!!!

SURFER ARE BETTER LOVERS

Finally.. Booties Booties

My new G-BOMB 3MM....... just amazing!!!!!!!
Cold water: 0   Me: 1
I know the booties are a little bit expensive, but I promise they will change your life!!!!!!
Thank you for the present! :)

Tourmaline 01.24.12

Today at Tourmaline Beach (in San Diego) the weather was nice but no one was in the water... the bad weather is probably the reason the waves have been so messy and it didn't help that we went at high tide. Regardless we went surfing anyways and were fighting against the strong current and many sneaker waves... Because nothing can stop us!!!! Thank you BB for coming with me.

SAN ONOFRE

San Onofre is a historical surf break with more than waves and a very nice beach, offers toilet, shower and fireplace to BBQ. The waves are perfect for long boards (oopsies, sorry short boards!!!!!!) because they are long and easy and I recommend to use Booties for the many rocks, above all during low tide. All this elements mix together make San Onofre a really special place!!!!

For anyone that is interested, San Onofre is located south of San Clemente, on I-5, exit Basilone Road, halfway between San Diego and LA (approximately 60 miles).

In my opinion, the only two things that are important to know are:
- San Onofre is a national park and to go inside with your car you need pay
- Overlooking the beach you will see the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) which doesn’t match the incredible view that this location has to offer.

MY PARADISE

A very good friend of mine took this pic in one of my favorite spot: San Onofre. We just parked in the fist free spot we found and while I was looking the wave condition she took this nice shoot. The day was amazing with perfect weather and slow, rolling waves that made our day unforgettable!

WELCOME TO SURF SISTA!

Here we are!!!!
Welcome to the place for all the people who love surfing!
I moved from another country to California to follow a dream and enjoy all my free time on my long board, like many people that I know.
After I spent all my life snowboarding, I decided to trade my mountain for the ocean and here I found what I was looking for: peace, freedom and the incredible and indescribable sensation to ride a wave.
I would like everyone to share; emotions, tricks, spots, weather and anything they want to speak about.
It is not important where you are from, your age, or your level.   Here, the only thing that is important is what you feel when you are in the water, the emotion of the fist wave, how much you enjoyed the last surf trip with your friends, a surfboard that you are looking for and whatever surfing means to you.
Please fell free to post whatever it is related to your life or experience, I would love!!!!