Surfers.. A community 
of students, teachers, misfits,  loners, beach bums, doctors, lawyers, home owners, home builders, homeless & everything in-between..

Mothers,daughters,sisters,aunties and grandmothers. We ride waves in the sacred shadow of royalty and common women alike.

We are rich, poor, weak, strong, talented, vulnerable, tall, short, fat, skinny, young, old, lost and found, we are all this and much more, we are surfers.

Tips for Surfing in Mexico

--Travel in groups, never alone.

--Know at least some Spanish and be willing to use it or have someone in your
group who knows Spanish if you do not.

--Try to avoid large towns like Tijuana, especially at night, even if it means you
may drive a few hours longer.

--Always bring U.S. money in cash, don’t rely on the fact that your ATM/debit
card will work in Mexico.

--Buy Visas. It’s a pain, but if you get pulled over and don’t have a Visa the
police have an extra excuse to hassle you because you are illegally in the country.

--Anticipate that things might go wrong, but don’t go overboard. Make sure your
car is up to par before you leave. Have a map, a spare tire, a First Aid kit, toilet
paper, extra water and food, firewood, and camping supplies.


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It takes a courageous person to make it in the world of surfing photography, read more 

 Lucia Griggi (Copyright Anthony-Ang)

 


photo: Carlen and Leona after race

Peaceful Indulgence by Leona

So happy, I almost feel guilty.

I'll take a rest now, Let others have their fun but the constant lull pulls at my soul willing me to keep on.

I feel the wind on my face as I push forward, warm water spraying me with each motion.

I smile as she picks me up and propels me forward.

I stand, turning to my left, constantly watching for patterns in the energy source below me.

I walk forward, one foot in front of the other. Gravity is no longer reality as I balance, almost weightless. Five toes look over the edge of my ride & joy emanates from all the pores of my body.

I walk back again as the patterns change, ever moving. I am dancing with Mother Nature. I raise my arms to the sky, clap, a laugh escapes me unable to be contained any longer.

I am one with this great power.

She is within me and I burst with respect and trust for her.

Then the moment ends and I turn around, back to the beginning, to relive the moment in another way for she is always changing.

As I wait, I realize how happy I am. So happy I almost feel guilty...well almost.

 

Becausewesurf..


Carlen soul surfing, photo courtesy surferpix.com

WE CHARGE!

Both my confidence & courage have increased so I’m braver than I used to be. Like after I catch a bigger wave or I learn a new spot then I am more confident and wonder, what else I can tackle? -carlen


For sure I feel more confident and surfing has helped to brighten my outlook on life. God has provided for us this wonderful way to express ourselves while feeling and being in His presence on His beautiful ocean. God is so good!-denise



"For me, the sea is like a person that I've known a long time. It sounds crazy, I know, but when I surf I talk to it. I never feel alone when I am out there."Gertrude Edell

WE CHANGE..

Surfing has taught me to be patient with myself. To realize that each day is different, some days I feel graceful and fluid, some days things don't flow and I feel frustrated and challenged. Some days I feel strong and confident. Some days I feel weak and timid. But each day I surf I realize that this is the beauty of life, no day is the same and no wave is the same. Learning to surf was has been a long path for me, at times I didn't think I could do it...but I have never been willing to give it up. The days that I feel graceful and fluid are so magical and wonderful that is keeps me coming back to the sea. But it is the days that are difficult that have taught me the most. They have taught me to be patient with myself and realize that I will only learn at the pace that is appropriate for me on my path. I can't rush it, although I wish I could sometimes! These lessons have helped me lately, as I push myself in other areas of my life I remind myself it is all life and the same rules apply in the water as out. Take each day as it comes, each challenge one at a time. Treat others with respect.If you fail, that is ok. It is part of learning, take that lesson and apply it to the next challenge...much like if I fall off a wave or miss it ..Use that experience to help you.

If you don't try you will never know If you don't paddle out or don't paddle for that wave, you will never know if you could have caught it. My favorite when it get's big I remind myself to stop thinking and just do! - mallory