Holding out for a hero.
A wild summer is only getting wilder. On America’s east coast, hurricane season has been a straight dud with only five named storms and zero ‘canes thus far. If no twirly blower forms up by November 30, it would be the first time in history that it has gone without one.
Meanwhile on the west coast things have gone berserk. South swell after south swell has pounded the Golden State all summer with “surf events” only stacking up. Tropical Storm Marie is slated to push many big waves into the region this coming Labor Day weekend. A joy for hellmen, though grave worry for those living in multi-million dollar beachfront homes and especially in Laguna Beach.
A seawall located near Ocean Avenue, and bravely protecting the rich, has, according to KTLA 5 news, has developed “significant cracking.”
Steve Suer of Laguna Construction and Builder is working on a project nearby and told the outlet that he’s been watching the seawall turn to crap over the last several weeks.
“The sand is washed out completely,” he said, adding that the seawall is cracked in multiple places and “every day gets worse.”
Alex Mars who has lived nearby his entire life and surfs shared, “Never seen anything like this. Ever.”
Nobody knows quite what to do, as there are no seemingly simple engineering solutions, though might the simplest of engineering solutions be being overlooked?
But who could forget the story of brave Hans Brinker. The poor little Dutch boy was walking by a dike, one day, and saw water trickling out. Knowing that a burst would flood the whole city, he selflessly put his finger right in there and saved everyone.
Might a poor young boy, or girl, from Corona (there are no poors in Laguna) be walking by and do the same?
No doubt a statue would be built to honor.
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Build or buy on the edge of the water, then don’t be surprised when you get wet!
You’re not familiar with his ‘antics’, but think the allegations might just be the vibe? Maybe get a little familiar before you do ‘not particularly’ defend Tate. Or don’t, idgaf.
I don’t expect some homeschooled Gen Z bro to be perfect, or even close, whatever. Maybe he even learned some lessons from his little photoshoot. My commie panties aren’t in a bunch trying to cancel him. I picked him and Erin to win and won a fat stack of the ol’ bunsen burner, in fact.
our beds are burning…..
once was co-owned and then privately , WTF could go wrong…and the WSL is for sale…so before the War there was interest from the UAE to buy the sport……
his brother and him are being extradited back to the UK to face charges ….so they have been charged , and hopefully will be sent back to the UK to face , 7 counts of rape / 3 counts of assault causing bodily harm / 3 counts of sex trafficking and 19 charges of child porn……that’s not a vibe……that’s serious shit!
The ASP was owned by the industry and the surfers 50/50……then the ASP was sold to ol’ Ziffy boy….so now WSL is private like USA sports……..there was a dream tour put in place but as the Surf Industry collapsed and sold itself to Venture Capitalists……there was never any real mainstream interest in surfing and then Elo came along…WSL was revamped….now Govts sponsor events….as there is just no interest in surfing live….except for the Eddie…
where on the Soft coast?
Good ridiance to rich arseholes blocking everyone elses views and access to the coast.
Not sure what has crawled up Bexy’s arse and died.
I called Erin as a red hot fav to go back to back because she is the best female tube-rider on earth, and got the best tube ride ever from a woman.
Best evers.
Picked her to win the comp.
It was a bummer she didn’t even surf the Final and she’s got a horrific case of arm waving and body spazzing going on when she surfs.
And she mentions God every post heat interview.
Thats just what happened.
Why is every cunt so sensitive in here this morning?
I didnt know you be so sensitive to a mild critique that wasnt even soley for u
bad read mate- not sensitive, I like a lively convo, you should know that.
Just responding- hitting the ball back over the net.
I wish gmed would get on a white board
He looked like the front quarter of his board was missing
I love those cobalt blue boards. so distinctive.
Yeah but its white on top the back 3 quarters
Poses with ‘harems’ of chicks is the same as broing down with a dyed in the wool woman hater and sex trafficker?
https://media2.giphy.com/me…
Did Michael hutchense make an appearance with a longneck?
There are more here than Sandspit too but, I do agree there are more good waves there than here.
I believe what transpires below is one of my favourite threads in many weeks.
Tipped over the edge by Kwan’s very interesting comment below. Good job, you maniacs and weirdos.
Reminiscent of Dane’s Sushi & Salsa from days gone by and a few too many acid trips
lol, zero personal resentment mate- Cole got written up every recap, including for his huge frontside turns.
As he was in Tahiti 2024 when he was one of the best guys out there.
As he was in Trestles last year and Brazil when he won.
Guy’s a hammer.
Big body who throws down huge turns.
I think that Gabe would give them kisses at the door on the way out in the morning. And maybe some Ripcurl swag.
No way that the manos are doing that. It’s not an apt comparison.
bahahahaaha- settle mate.
No personal resentment- no ill will towards Cole, no real fondness either.
He deserved his 3 CT wins- just calling it as I see it.
He wasn’t the best guy out at Cloudbreak.
Guys here go on and on about chikenshit fil then a tiny girl bombs out at pissweak waves then easily wins in deadly surf and people here including you talk more about her arms and faith than her fuken hell surfing.
Its pathetic.
you ok Bexy?
did you not read the hundreds of words spent celebrating her 10 point ride?
put your pecker away mate, everything’s OK.
You sound guilty
you sound hysterical
Ok
mate, it was a Steven Bradbury win – but yeah, he got the chocolates.
Now wot?
I’m still trying to get my head around pawleeen, barnaby, stupe nuttle and the swillnuts, and secret agent free/longy/tom crowdfunding the wsl???
‘So you you reckon I should give you the job of speaker for the Department of the WSL, secret agent free/longy/tom tom… please explain!!!’
‘I don’t wanna work in no greasy fish n chip shop, I mean I can’t even grow spuds… n German gingers are me faves…’
‘Me neither… you’re hired’
‘Over to strides in the strait…’
‘Wow, what a bomb!!!’
‘Over to you kaips’
‘Wow, what n amazing, worlds greatest ever human being welcome to pawleen cuntry… that’s peeeee… aaaaaaahhh… aaaaaaaawwwwwwllllll… eeeeeennnn… back to the booth…’
‘We just had the best, most amazing fish n chips ever, cooked by the greatest ever human being ever being human… in the whole wide world…’
‘Oye… yeh, I’m squwarkin’ at you… agin’ hurry up n pump outa report secret agent free/longy/tom tom… pronto, or I’ll farkin’ ban ya!!! And don’t you dare mention fake newz twinnies, or farkin’ lousy, stinkin glutes, or I’ll farkin’ delete ya’, ya useless…’
‘Cummin right up mr nuttle…’
Strawberry blonde, not ginger.
Platinum blonde
no waxing required
Forever the diplomat, who could blame you! You know which side your bread’s buttered on! Me too, I thank God for brownouts!
probably room for a good strength and conditioning coach on the roster- premium rates + generous per diems
Haha!
Oooooh. Very mysterious .
jimmy shamans boxer is a masterpiece from that show