After conquering Canada, popular oldfartsurfers Spot (OFSC No. 6) and Moose (OFSC No. 5) heard there was a big swell headed towards Mavericks. Spot was keen to take off behind the peak on some 20' bombs and Moose was keen to show her new big wave style.
(Huntington Beach)
Our team landed in LA and asked the local cab driver to take them to the big surf. "He dropped us off at Huntington Pier" said Spot, "there was a bit of a ripple so we shot (from) the pier." "It was really cool" said Moose.
(Venice Beach)
"After Huntington we hitched to Venice Beach for a romantic pre-Mavericks sunset" said Moose. "That really set the mood for what was to come." They got so moody in fact the then decided a detour via a Chateau Montelena.
(Chateau Montelena)
"We liked the wine so much we thought we might buy the Chateau" said Spot. Moose said "the Chateau Montelena 1973 Chardonnay was exquisite and we spent the afternoon sculling down two bottles of the beautiful stuff". "In the end we decided not to buy the Chateau because it had a really stupid philosophy of 'making best period' - go figure, I think the best period is the one we are in now" said Moose. "Although it could get better" suggested Spot. Quietly they both agreed that the pinot noirs didn't hold up to the Winstead pinot 1994.
(Spot at redefines Mavericks)
After sculling the two bottles of 73 Chardonnay and gorging on cheese Spot and Moose slept soundly and prepared their minds to take on Mavericks the next day. There has been no further word on how they tackled the great wave although rumour has it that Spot has changed perceptions on what real surfing is in waves of consequence.
2 comments:
What you are seeing here is old fart surfer genes being passed down to Spot son of Mex, and picked up via osmosis by Moose, girlfriend of Spot, son of Mex. How else can you explain that every time this couple venture abroad, their homing instinct takes them straight to the beach! I mean LA is just a spit from Pasadena. A short cruise to Burbank. A gentle ride to Glendale. But no, the intrepid couple headed directly west to soak up the briney atmosphere. I also have this navigation gene, it drives my family MAD!!!
cheers Rouge
It has been suggested that oldfartsurfers need to keep it in their genes. Note the quality photography from the Old Farts Surf Co. sponsored Nikon Spot purchased in Canada just for this tour. Had to sell the 2001 KIA but kept the 92 Winstead Pinot Noir.
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