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November 27, 2007 -

Seadrift: NoCal’s Malibu?

Interesting article at the S.F.Gate on pending litigation brought by bodysurfer Douglas Rigg against the Seadrift Homeowner’s Association for allegedly blocking coastal access. At issue are what rights exist to both the public and the homeowners under a 1994 settlement agreement to Coastal Commission litigation over unpermitted construction. The article includes a good history on the issue of coastal access in California and the development of the Stinson Beach area in Marin County.

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November 21, 2007 -

Safety has Style

Nice series of photographs of lifeguard towers over at Hang Ten.

Sure it’s a bit off topic, but it’s a holiday weekend, and your webmaster is using his discretion.

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Official Ban on Towel Changes?

After an exchange of e-mails based on a comment made to another post, I received reader Jason’s permission to post the following:

I have been changing into my suit with a towel for YEARS! I own a hull maintenance company and do this 5 days a week. This time I was working off my boat, and I was back at the truck and trailer in the boat ramp parking lot. I was taking my suit off and getting ready to put the boat back on the trailer. NOBODY around. I own a Chevy 2500 4 door and had both doors open to shield the view. I had a towel around me. Harbor patrol pulled up into the parking spot next to me. His comment was “Use a bathroom”. Read on…

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November 20, 2007 -

“They saw dorsal fins.”

Shark sighting off Rodeo Beach in Marin County has resulted in that beach’s temporary closure. Note the reference to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s policy on closures for routine shark sightings. We’ve come a long way from Roy Schieder screaming on the beach of Amity Island.

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November 14, 2007 -

Crime Increases Reported in Baja

The San Diego Union-Tribune has a well-written article on increasing crime, particularly armed robbery, targeting surfers visiting Baja California’s surf spots.

Several surf school and surf tour operators based in the San Diego area are reportedly leaving the Mexican market due to a perceived increased risk of violent crime.

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November 6, 2007 -

San Diego: On The Wagon

San Diego’s city council has banned alcohol on city beaches for a trial period of one year.

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Interesting Sites

Beachapedia.org Beachapedia
Cal. Coastal Commission Like them or not, they are one of the biggest players around when it comes to coastal access in California.
Howling Point Your moderator’s personal site. He does have a life outside of this, as shown by the occasional gaps in posting.
Surfrider Foundation Activities and campaigns for clean water, beach access, beach preservation and protecting special places.