Volume 4 Issue 5
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a. Ebb and Flood: The Science of Tides b. Perspectives: Bodysurfing Contests c. Brush Strokes: Shane McClatchey d. Ode to Summer e. Visions of the Month: June 2014
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Tides are the most consistent variables in our surfing lives. The Ocean is always either receding or approaching your shoreline. It is a constant reminder of the geometry and power of astronomical forces. Tides erode coastlines, impact marine ecosystems and even facilitated early life leaving the sea. Rising tides can pull swell onto a beach while…
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Bodysurfing contests are unique among the water bound. With no board space for advertising and virtually no equipment to construct franchises around, bodysurfers who compete exist in an emerging space. While bodysurfing contests are not new, the number of expression sessions and bodysurfing competitions is growing by the year. We decided to reach out across…
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“Right when you think you have the ocean all figured out it changes your mind.” Shane grew up in Pleasure Point, New Jersey. Surfing spawned an interest in bodysurfing nasty storm swells. He attended the Laguna College of Art and Design and was gracious enough to share some of his work with us. …
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Summer Solstice The Sun’s energy reaches north to the Tropic of Cancer. Long days, warmer water: shed the neoprene shackles! Pack a bag, grab a bike, surf til 9. Long beach days, sandy feet, sandy everything. Season of skin. Bikinis and womper speedos. Tans and burns. Move beyond the gray and gloom. South swells, birthed…
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Each month we invite you to send in your most stoke soaked shots. Here are our favorites this month: Thanks for all your entries! For a chance to have your photo in our Vision of the Month collection, send in your photos to swelllinesmag@gmail.com and label the email “Vision…
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