Noel and Merriment

Jeffrey Swartwood got a new holiday present. He has lived in the coastal area of France for over 10 years now, working and raising his children, but when he comes back to San Diego he still gives Dennis the call. He ordered this board two months ago in anticipation of his holiday trip to San Diego this year. He picked this 9'-2" RPTNR up last week and was stoked! It has a rounded pin-tail, cedar and bass stringer, honest red tint, red glue lines and a 2 + 1 fin set-up incorporating FCS Fusion side fins.

Winter Solstice

December 21st marks the first day of Winter here in the northern hemisphere.
This shot is from last Winter, Winter of 2009/2010.
Here's hoping this Winter brings some of these gems with the coming New Year.
J.P. Marengo in the slot as woman's World Longboard Champ Jen Smith paddles out with a front row seat. This is a classic shot that should be a damn poster!

Craftsman

Old and Brown: But Still inTown

Was at a garage sale in Point Loma awhile back and this guy had a back yard strewn with all kinds of old boards, watercraft and boating stuff. It was really quite an interesting scene. Off in the corner I spotted this old, brown Iron Cross that Dennis shaped back in the 90's. Looks like it could have been a team riders board, maybe Meyers... maybe 98 model. She was sun damaged, a little hard around the edges, but she still had a pulse.

SD Sequence

No explanation or dialogue required.

@ SEA Gear

Our friend, and Leucadia local, Lauren Tolford creates these cool hand-made, custom t-shirts and gear; mostly for the gals and kids. They are really cool and unique with great colors and contrasts. Check her stuff out at createatsea.blogspot.com

A Couple More from that Day

That's what Aaron Goulding wrote to J.P. when he sent along these photos. I wish "that day" would come again, and soon. It's still FLAT here in San Diego with otherwise good surfing conditions (light wind, sun, etc.) I'm always amazed, and a bit dumb founded, as how the Pacific Ocean has this fetch of Thousands of miles and does not generate a thigh-high wave to ride. Hopefully this post will change that!