Surf Crazy

Have you ever wondered about the unspoken rules out in the surf? Every local surf break has a strict code of conduct out in the lineup, with Laguna being no exception. Here is a quick look at “The Bill of Rights and Lefts,” according to the folks at Surfline. Check out Surfline.com for wonderfully detailed explanations and examples of each point. 1. Pick the right spots for your ability and attitude. 2. Don’t drop in on or snake your fellow surfer.

Coaching my son George?s Little League Baseball team reminds me so much of kids learning to surf. It?s all about having a great time while learning the nuances of the sport. Baseball on the surface is hitting, running, throwing and catching. Sounds easy enough, right? It gets really exciting as you add those ?darn? rules to the game ? you know, stay inside the lines, three strikes, etc. One kid on our team, in an attempt to avoid getting tagged out, ran from first base through the outfield around the bleachers and back to home plate, all the while being happily chased by several members of the opposite team.