I Took the Plunge

Well, after 5 times out using rentals, I finally decided to shell out for a surfboard of my own. It's a 9'6" Modern board. I'd post pics, but, alas, no digital camera (maybe my next major purchase). We went out in my friend's Jeep Liberty, and I left the board at her house afterwards. So, I haven't been able to see how funny a 9'6" longboard will look strapped to the top of a Honda Civic.

I'm proud to say that I rode one wave all the way in to shore on my new board. Other than that, the waves weren't too good yesterday. Apparently, I'm a good teacher, though, because my friend who had never surfed before stood up 2 1/2 times.