“It’s like dèjá vu all over again.” Yogi Berra Yogi’s famous quote immediately sprang to mind when I learned that Audrey was selected as the Rider of the Month. You see this would be the second time that I have interviewed and photographed her. The first time was around a year ago when she was [...]

“When I ride a wave it brings so much joy- it fortifies my soul.” Giancarlos (“GC”) Urcia Calle 3/8/2025 Giancarlos’s journey to the Board Riders is quite different from those of you who grew up here.  He moved to the US from Huanchaco, Peru 15 years ago. He is now 37.  His introduction to the sport was [...]

Chris was born and raised in Encinitas.  His roots extend back to 1904 when his great grandfather arrived in the area.  He has been surfing Seaside for over 40 years.  He is known and well liked in the community here.  In fact, there are a few bona fide legends that still surf the Lot and Chris fits comfortably within [...]

“It’s so fun!!! When I’m on a wave I get to go fast and it’s like I’m flying through the water.”  That’s what Teddy told me when I asked her what it feels like to ride a wave.  She also said that she loves the connection it gives her with the ocean, which is wild [...]

As the saying goes: “Age is just a number”.  For Paul Robotta that number is 69.  Here are a few more of his numbers for you to consider.  He has been surfing for 57 years, and when the surf is up he rides 2 hours a day, 5-6 days a week. Paul grew up in San Diego County.  His [...]

“When you can play with your parents it breaks down some barriers that you don’t even know you needed to break down.”  (Taylor Steele) Taylor’s quote from his interview for the “In Focus” series immediately came to mind when I was given the news that Nadine, Aaron and sons Josh and Ethan would be the subjects of this [...]