Session 82 - May 31 - WC

Saturday May 31, 10:15-12:00, 6'8 Taylor

Little to no surf in town so time to trek up north...again loaded the surfmobile with surf supplies, plus had some extra special bonus cargo this time -- Selin -- and hit the road. Met Ramin and settled on spot #2, as it was looking the best. Surf was inconsistent and shoulderish high on the good sets, but we both managed to pick off some worthy waves to make the driving and effort worthwhile. Water sure was cold.

Weird behavior -- this baby sea lion literally came within a foot of me, popped it's head out the water and then proceeded to just hang out there right next to me, doing whatever it is baby sea lions do...snorting his nose out of the water from time to time for air, just kind of chillin'...entertaining, but still a little surreal to have this creature right next to me, this animal that breathes air, just like us humans, yet spends his life in the water...little sea otters are a pretty normal occurrence to have right next to you in the lineup especially at PP, but those sea lions usually keep their distance, so this was a first. The little (well kind of big, but clearly not full grown) proceeded to do the same to the 10 or so other surfers that were out in the lineup -- really just being a part of the group. Everybody was somewhat confused/entertained/slightly spooked by this...eventually he went his own way, but that was an interesting happening.

After surf continued driving north and went to SF to meet up at a friends and go to the Union St Festival. Didn't last for long at the festival, what a mess of people...but it was fun and I guess worth the drive. My Yaris is good on the gas but those up the coast SF drives sure do use a lot of it.