Sunday, December 11, 2011

Seasonal limbo

We're in that fuzzy grey area here in the Northeast right now. The fishing is slow, and the temps are down. The upside is the surf has been fairly consistent with some fun swells hitting the shores just about every weekend. Being out in the lineup this time of year when the sun is lower in the sky keeps that dawn patrol feel for the better part of the morning. I'll explain for you non surfers out there. When the sun is low in the sky the waves are back lit , giving the wave what appears to be a lava lampish internal glow. The feeling of dropping down the face of a wave, making your bottom turn and having tons of moving water glowing emerald green while you're zipping down the line is indescribable. It's an amazing combination of elements that we get to play in. Waves that were potentially generated from storms thousands of miles out to sea, lit up by this ball of energy millions of miles away. All coming together for a ride that usually  lasts for maybe 5-10 seconds.

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  1. You've described the setting perfectly. It makes me want to try surfing again. The ocean has always been, and will always be, my favorite place to be whether I'm sitting, walking, swimming, playing with the grandsons or being still watching the sun rise or set. The picture and words say it all.........

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