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Surfing localism in Alaska

Surfing localism in Alaska

There are those in Alaska with a strong conviction that information about surfing here in the last frontier should not be shared. From what I gather by reading the emails and comments SurfAlaska.net receives the source of this attitude stems from a fear that if surfing spots are publicized then they will become overcrowded and [...]


Surfing Session – October 22, 2008

Surfing Session - October 22, 2008

One month ago to the day we surfed Kachemak Bay. A nearby storm left the waves a mess, but for a desperate surfer they passed the test.


Session – October 8, 2008

Session - October 8, 2008

The second of two days we had last week out on the Homer Spit. This break was its usual deal with steep relatively hollow waves that mostly close out. Occasionally it gives you time for a bottom turn, and if you get lucky you might find yourself on one of the odd peaking waves that [...]


2008 Homer, Alaska surf season begins

2008 Homer, Alaska surf season begins

October is traditionally the time that weather patterns begin to shift around my hometown of Homer, Alaska. Along with a bunch of rain, cold weather, and slush, October brings the first real westerly winds that push waves into the Kachemak Bay. After about five months with very very little to no surf, all of a [...]