Recently I sent an email out asking our readers to send in surfer lingo that drives them crazy or is just unique to the surfing world. Here is a partial list of the responses.

“Talk Story” and any other Hawaii-isms.

When people say “It’s a bonzer, mate” and it’s made even worse when surfer’s use an Australian accent. Unless yay aye frohm Australia.

“neeple high” as opposed to what? Chest high

My ears cringe When I hear the word “bro” and I’m kind of sick of “sick” too.

Question: “How did it go?” Answer: “Real good. It was so sick, bro.”

When the media or people use the descriptive “Free surfing.” In a pure sense, surfing has always been “free”  Now that big business has entered the surfing world, they created this monster called “pro surfing” hence their polar opposite “free surfing.” It gives a confusing and stupid picture of types of surfing. Quite simply there is surfing and there is contest surfing. In the surfing world, contest surfing is a speck of dust compared to the whole. Surfing is free. The phrase “free surfing” is redundant.

Any person and any word that has “hull” added to it, like:

That was hulltastic, He is such a hullmaphobe, Dude that was hullascious, Yo, this is hullicious…um what is it? more…

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I find as I continue to live life, I am definite that there are no coincidences of events or experiences. There is something that is working underneath that shapes and teaches us and if we are willing to listen, we can learn much about ourselves. I also believe that these forces continue whether or not we are willing to acknowledge them. Many people share stories of epiphanies, I believe these are moments of clarity or as Jaimal Yogis describes in his book, “Saltwater Buddha” becoming “awake.” Some people purposely endeavor to become awake by studying Buddhism. Most people don’t study but I believe many people experience a “Buddhist” moment in their life and what they do with the experience defines their future lives and how they relate to the world around them. It is a fork in the road of life and all of us must make these decision many times whether we are “awake” or not.

I was asked to read the “Saltwater Buddha” and offer a review for the author. Initially, I was reluctant to begin as I am not a fan of reading PDF doc’s for leisure or study. I prefer to have my coffee, pillows arranged on the couch and the table close for my legs to rest on, with a physical book in my hands. However reluctant, I began reading and I was immediately captivated and soon forgot my creature comforts habits. Jaimal writes a story about a boy on a journey of self-discovery in the age of suburbia, Play Station, CD’s and MTV. He creates a character that is complex and unique, but it is the characters desires and dreams that creates a knowing connection immediately. On the most basic level, I believe all of us want to be happy, joyous, and free but with societal demands many never experience nor achieve all three simultaneously. Leaving us with a feeling in our gut that “something is missing?” and it is at these times many of us have these epiphanies. Saltwater Buddha is a journey of a boy who has this empty feeling and decides to not dream but live his dreams. I believe everyone can relate to this book because the experience is a human one and includes all age groups and both genders. more…

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Last weekend in Tamarindo, Costa Rica the third leg of the Costa Rica National Surf Circuit 2008 – 2009 took place. This national surf circuit consists of surfers from all over Costa Rica and holds mulitple contests in Costa Rican surf spots like Jaco, Playa Hermosa, Witch’s Rock, Ollies Point, Playa Nosara, Santa Teresa, and Pavones. Each year the Costa Rican surf locations change for this event but the remaining legs will take place at Nosara, Teresa, and then Hermosa. The eventuality of competing in this circuit is to win the national title plus hopefully win a spot on the National Team which will host the 2009 Billabong World Surfing Games Costa Rica later this year in August. This is a biggest professional surf event yet for Tico’s who will get a chance to meet international sponsors and grab the spotlight on their own turf.

There is a lot riding on the WSG 2009 in Costa Rica since it is the International Surfing Association(ISA) first event and the first sponsored event by Billabong in the ISA which has primarily sponsored ASP events. It is so important that ISA’s managing director for this event, Stephanie Keith is already here watching how Costa Rica handles itself in its organization of surf events. It is reported that so far she is impressed with the the CNS ability to be organized and promote its event.

Results of the third leg called the Witch’s Rock Surf Tournament or Torneo Witch’s Rock by Tico’s were not unexpected. Jason Torres from Jaco, Costa Rica finished first and it was his second first place of a total of six events  in the men’s Open category. The remaining legs will take place in Playa Nosara, Santa Teresa, and then the finals in Playa Hermosa. All of these surf spots are favorites of surf vacationers and professionals from around the world who visit Costa Rica each year.

Also, finishing in first place was Nataly Bernold from Jaco who beat six time champ Lisbeth Vindas, wife of champion surfer Diego Naranjo, who finished in second place.

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That’s right, even this “G” rated site could not pass up this party concept blazing across the world and landing in Jaco, Costa Rica. Apparantly, nightclubs and bars are using the United States Presidential Inauguration and a play of words as a way to promote their establishments by offering freebies to patrons who offer to shave their groin hair on Tuesday, Jan. 20th.  Hence, the play on words “No More Bush!” While this is a hilarious idea, the reality for me is much scarier. With visions of Zohan’s sisters taking off their skirts revealing their monstrosity’s…oops this is a “G” rated site. 

Well I will certainly report back if there are accidental circumcisions whether  primary or secondary due to the level of alcohol intoxication during the procedures. I will also check with the Police Department to see if there is an increase in pubic related disorderly conduct complaints and with the Health Department for increase in complaints of…okay enough of that angle.

Sorry but I will not be posting photos of these events but maybe there will be some links to share from the various Jaco nightclubs here like Plankton, Liquid, or Le Loft. Check back next week for the results!

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Costa Rica stand up paddle surfing is new and Jaco is filled with champion surfers from around the world. So it is normal for most people to see Jaco surfers standing up on their surfboards. But the look on peoples faces when they see a person standing up on a surf board while holding a long paddle or stand up paddle surfing ranges from “what is that person doing?” to “WOW!” Officially known as  Stand up Paddle surfing boards aka SUP or SUPS. more…

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