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Wave Woman Revisited

Vicky spent her teenage years surfing with her mother: they sat next to each other in the line-up, awaiting the next promising wave; they traveled to promote women’s surfing; they won competitions.…
CSM
March 22, 2023
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Mike Richardson: Electric Duck

Mike Richardson’s credentials would land him securely in the Encyclopedia of Shapers — if there was such a reference book. From the late 60s on, Mike left his mark on thousands of boards. He’s probably…
CSM
February 9, 2023
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HOPE YOU WEREN’T LEFT OUT

Thoughts on our recent run of epic winter surf Well mid-December through late January 2021 was a magical time to be a surfer.....with historic runs of NW swells and tasty conditions for…
CSM
March 6, 2021
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L.J. Richards: Gentleman Surfer

John “Little John” Richards was born in 1939 and raised in Oceanside, and has been one of San Diego County’s most enduring and respected surf figures. In a career spanning six decades…
CSM
February 17, 2021