No. 003

3. Surf

I really like being in the sea with a surfboard. Unfortunately I lack the grace, agility and balance to look cool while I do it. So the main aims for 2010/2011 will be:

(a) Have a stronger paddle (and therefore catch more waves)

(b) Surf on green water all the time

(c) Look cool doing it like my friend Tony.

I think (c) will be a struggle, but a bit of lane swimming should sort out my paddle. Memo to self: find a local swimming pool.

The stick is a 8' Local Hero board which I brought second hand. Not the most amazing choice for a first time buyer - the pin (pointy) tail can make it difficult - a board with a flatter tail would catch a bit more. That said it's a bit more manoeuvrable on the wave once you're going. But the main reason I brought was it was the first ever board I stood up on and therefore occupies a special place in my heart :)

Anyway, take a look:

Y'see how it turns black at the back half of the deck? This is the years of accumulated wax from the previous owner and me. Needs to come off and get re waxed - looks dirty! Have managed to take half off and you can now see the local hero logo clearly:

Anyway, enough surf fetish. Back with some medical education musings in the next couple of days.