Hydronamic Planning Hulls

Here is a few shots of Richard Kenvin on his mini-simmons hydrodynamic planning hull "Casper". His new film "Hydronamica" explores the early designs of finned rail surfboards. I can't wait to pick this one up when it's finished.

Cold Water Paradise

Winter surfing is usually met with the following remark. "You are crazy! Don't you get cold?" I consistently reply, "You would be amazed at how warm we actually are." It still doesn't seem to relieve the persons fear for our safety, but that is probably just fine. I like to have someone worrying about us. Each year I grow fonder of "surfing in the snow" as some call it. The world seems different from out there. Deserted beaches, snow covered houses, and pavilions that look abandoned for good. There's a peace that comes from this experience, which is hard to put into words. Then the waves are cleaner, more powerful, and the entire experience feels more like an adventure. I guess that's why some of us still venture out this time of year. To feel that sense of adventure that is so lacking in our modern day lives. So, as we inch along each morning in our tin cans sipping our disposable coffees on the way to our jobs. It's good to know that there still is a little adventure to be found in our backyard, even if most people would say. "You are crazy!"

Here are a few photos from a facebook friend up in Alaska. I can't imagine a more beautiful setting for the pursuit of winter surfing. Cold water searchers enjoy!