Death of a killer
Killer Dana is dead, but its legend continues as does, hopefully, the lessons of a place in time that we loved and lost, without a
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A day at the beach
This time of year, tourists pull up a beach towel and umbrella and simply sit there, observing the wonders many locals now take for granted.
Bryce Wettstein, ambassador of joy
The Olympic skateboarder and Encinitas resident is an all-around winner.
Sounds of surfing
Surfing remains the only sport in the world with its own music.
Celebrating Kelly and Joyce
It's been a memorable 2022 for a couple of surfing heavyweights, Kelly Slater and Joyce Hoffman.
Woody Ekstrom: Remembering a surf pioneer
One of our greatest surfers and citizens passed away last week at the age of 94.
My worst wipeout
What can go wrong in surf not much bigger than what is made by a child belly flopping in a swimming pool?
Gary Busey is a surfer
The actor, the only non-surfer to star in “Big Wednesday,” nonetheless had an innate understanding of the rebel fringe he portrayed.
Encinitas’ Sunset Surfboards still shines
In the summer of 1970, I rolled into Encinitas in my 1964 Chevy wagon and 25 bucks in my pocket.
Wellness on the water
The last time I was out on a truly big day, I was haunted by the thought that I might not make it in. That
