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Surfing School, Santa Cruz

Wise is the surfer who seeks instruction While in Santa Cruz my surfing benefited from a group lesson and some private coaching with Richard Schmidt. Richard is a sports instructor of the highest caliber, and an inspiration as an outdoorsman and athlete. Raised on the big surf of Santa Cruz, Schmidt went on to excel [...]

The Wharf, Santa Cruz, California

Story and photos by Keith Johnson Cowells Cove is a pretty mellow longboard spot, a rolling break known for long rides. A classic learning spot. You don’t think of hollowness, barrels, or extreme when you mention Cowells. But in the winter, there can be a mean shorebreak at the beach. The swell surges half way [...]

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