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Mexray
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Paddle Surfing...
...just got back from HMB, below Mavericks, for some foggy, beach time.
There were a couple of 'Paddle Surfers' out on the mini curls - first time I'd seen em'! Those long, 11 ft. boards are a blast from the past...could
probably even support my large body!
Just wondering what 'real' Baja surfers thought of these Standing, Paddle Boarders...?
Looks like once you get your grip of standing on that wide board, you're half way home to some fun in the small stuff...don't know how they'd handle
in the bigger surf...
Any comments?
According to my clock...anytime is \'BAJA TIME\' & as Jimmy Buffett says,
\"It doesn\'t use numbers or moving hands It always just says now...\"
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Mexray
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Another shot...
...Paddle that thing...
According to my clock...anytime is \'BAJA TIME\' & as Jimmy Buffett says,
\"It doesn\'t use numbers or moving hands It always just says now...\"
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Sharksbaja
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Is it me or does that just look plain stupid. Look ma homoerectus! 
Thanks for the grin Ray.
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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Bob H
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Wow, I've never seen anything like this. Thanks for the photos RAY!
Bob H
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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windgrrl
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Caught a look of paddle surfing in Los Barriles this winter...very cool. It's supposed to be a real work-out and is catching on quickly in the water
world. Manufatrurers are improving he models and some are adpatable for windsurfing. Great no-wind sport! We're thinking of getting a copule!
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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Mexitron
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Great for small surf...but personally I don't like adding on unnecessary equipment and I like to sit between waves!
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DanO
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A Hawaiian invention. Laird Hamilton is a big proponent of it in California. There was article last year in the L.A. Times about some guys in the
lineup at Malibu saying hey, who's the kook paddling over here on a stand up board, until they realized it was Hamilton. I don't think anyone's
making fun of him for doing it, at least to his face.
\"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.\" -- Frank Zappa
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Crusoe
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It was first done over 100 years ago.Its was an an old Hawaian tradition.
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Oso
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Ancient history: I learned to surf on a 10'6" Yater, never could make the transition to the pocket rockets.
Seems like a kayak paddle would work better.
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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oladulce
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I’m not sure how popular they are at the more crowded spots with everyone else who’s trying to catch a little wave or two in this highly competitive
surfing era. The boards are huge and the guys can stand way outside of everyone else and pick off the waves they want. They look like a slab of
sidewalk coming at you on a wave. A friend on Maui who lives in front of one of the more congested spots says they have made surfing there just about
intolerable.
I’ve been told that at San Onofre they’re relegated to the "other water equipment" zone with the kayaks and surfskis etc. They aren't allowed in the
surfing section of the beach.
I'm starting to see lots of them on flat-water when I'm out paddleboarding (the other kind of paddling, with your arms). Even folks who don't appear
like they've ever surfed or spent any time near the water before are taking them out in the harbor (Dana Pt), and they say it's good exercise for the
midsection.
There may be some good deals on used ones on craigslist in a couple of months .
The position looks like it would give you a back ache and seems awkward with both feet parallel to the rails, but I can't knock it til I try it cause
it might be fun.
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Bob H
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I surfed a lot in the 60's and early 70's and never heard of this. Here's more info on "stand up paddle surfing"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_up_paddle_surfing
and more photos here...
http://www.mauirealestate.com/blog/2005/04/21/stand-up-paddl...
Ray, again thanks for bringing up this subject!
Bob H
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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Bob and Susan
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ray...he's in the "soup" again!!!
when do you arrive here???
LOTS of changes!!!
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Mexray
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Bob and Susan...
...guess I've got to get my 'Ass' off my surf board and head south!
I've been viewing all your photos of the 'Big Dig' down there on the beach at Playa los Naranjos...good stuff!
Which side of the lagoon will the new Naranjos Yacht Club be erected? There should be a long bar in the plans, with a view of all the Mega Yachts to
be moored in the harbor!
I'm nominating you, Bob, as the NYC's charter Commodore! We probably should keep Pompano on hand as 'Vice Commodore', a fitting position I believe!
Perhaps Susan will be willing to fill the valued position of Port Captain to keep track of all visiting Skippers! I'll offer to be part-time Bar
Keep, I need to be indoors and away from trouble...
It should be an interesting upcoming 'season' on the beach...when do you think AN is going to use his political clout to get the power lines run down
the hill from Microndos Tiburon? We'll really need a big ice machine behind the bar at the new NYC!!!
According to my clock...anytime is \'BAJA TIME\' & as Jimmy Buffett says,
\"It doesn\'t use numbers or moving hands It always just says now...\"
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Mexray
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Roger, we'll share the 'juice' with you...
...as long as you turn off your mini-splits when we've got the ice machine crankin' out 'cubes' over at the Naranjos Yacht Club's bar...you'll know
because you're lights will go dim from all the Amps we're using keeping the Pacifico's cold!
According to my clock...anytime is \'BAJA TIME\' & as Jimmy Buffett says,
\"It doesn\'t use numbers or moving hands It always just says now...\"
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Bob and Susan
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a yacht club...
i like it...
didn't punta chivato used to have a yacht club...
what would we name it???
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Mexray
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Here's a few Yacht Club names that came to mind...
Bahia Concepción Yacht Club...well known area
Pt. Arena Yacht Club..............local area tie-in
Naranjos Yacht Club..............local tie-in
Port Naranjos Yacht Club....local also
Buzzard Bay Yacht Club.......catchy, probably already used
Baja Nomad Yacht Club........who are these guys
Cardon Yacht Club....................sail in among the cacti
Scallop Shell Yacht Club.......could use em' to build the place
Baja Oasis Yacht Club............good, but not the initials...'BO'YC
Port Cerveza Yacht Club.......cold amber liquid in our veins
Corona Dave's Yacht Club.....historic tie-in
Arroyo Yacht Club.....................especially when the floods come
Breezy Yacht Club.....................when does the wind quit
Panga Yacht Club........................who hasn't ridden in one
Pelican Perch Yacht Club........watch em' fly by, PPYC, guess not
Buried Bow Yacht Club............thats how the members moor their boats
Baja Time Yacht Club...............personal favorite
According to my clock...anytime is \'BAJA TIME\' & as Jimmy Buffett says,
\"It doesn\'t use numbers or moving hands It always just says now...\"
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bajaguy
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T-shirts????
Mexray....when can we buy the yacht club T-shirts?????......oh, yeah....will you have any in XXL?????
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DENNIS
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What?????
No Punta Banda Yacht Club?
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
What?????
No Punta Banda Yacht Club? |
PBYC, Baja Norte.......I like it....a great shirt!!! (although it sounds like a WWII Navy aircraft
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Mexray
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Roger...
...I trust your esteemed 'crew' had been drinking nothing but 'Dom Pérignon' prior to the official christening...
[Edited on 6-4-2007 by Mexray]
According to my clock...anytime is \'BAJA TIME\' & as Jimmy Buffett says,
\"It doesn\'t use numbers or moving hands It always just says now...\"
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