THE WAVES ARE OUT THERE, GO FIND THEM!

THE WAVES ARE OUT THERE, GO FIND THEM!

 This is a concept that we live by, Newt's Surf Company is always looking for the next adventure or surf spot. We want to pass on the same idea to others, we want to help you find that new secret spot where you go. When you explore you are free, you don't have any cares or worries. The more simply we decide to live our lives, the less things we have to worry about. 

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Camping on a Budget

If your camping on a budget, it can be tuff. Fuel, supplies and campsites start to add up. That little weekend trip turns into an expensive vacation, if you don't manage your money right. Here are some tips to help keep the cost of camping low.

Plan ahead where you want to camp:
http://freecampgrounds.com is a free website to help you find free or inexpensive campsite for your desired area for camping.

Plan your meals ahead:
Try and make your own food to save money. Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches and oatmeal are amazing ways to feed yourself on a trip. Plus its has a lot of health and nutrients benefits.

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Camping on the Beach

Here is some good advice for Camping on the Beach.

1. Make a checklist of all the stuff you want to take down with you. (Example: Surfboards, tent, sleeping bags, food, water, towels, etc.) Then check off each one as you pack it in the car. Double check

2. Check the weather!!! Make sure that the weather is good (sunny, high of 75, light breeze) or favorable to you, you don't want to set up your campsite to have it rain on you.

3. Have an idea where you want to go and camp at. When you get there make you set up the campsite away from the high tide water line, so your campsite doesn't get flooded with sea water. I always recommend about 50 yards from the water.

4. Bonfires! Bonfires are awesome, but make sure you dig a hole so the fire can sit in. Then build a rock pile around it, to protect the fire from the wind. Please don't start a wildfire, make sure you build your bonfire in a safe area, with not much dry bushes and trees are around you.

5. Make sure to bring some good friends and a camera so that you can make this adventure into a memory that will last.

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Questions to Ask a Surfer

Questions to Ask a Surfer pt.1 

If you ask a real surfer (Non-Kook) the last time they went surfing. They will tell you the date, where they went surfing, and how was the conditions. Watch try it!!!

When was the last time you went surfing???

"I went last week on Tuesday, it was good at upper trestles 2-3ft+, not much of a crowd. I had a great time, and got some good waves then got out and got a breakfast burrito." -random surfer 

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6 Rules to Surfing Etiquette

6 Rules of Surfing:

1. Be Safe, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 

​2.Who Gets the Next Wave?
The person closest to the curl (breaking part of the wave) has the “right of way.” If the wave is breaking right, the surfer to the outside (furthest left), or closest to the curl, is in position to catch the wave. The reverse is true of a left-breaking wave. Communication is key when catching waves, so call out which way you're going. 

3.Respect the Beach and the Locals

You want to keep it light and fun, and hassles with locals will certainly sour your session. Some spots are known for intense localism, while others are mellow.

4. Paddle Around the Take-Off Zone
Paddle around a defined peak or take-off spot to avoid oncoming surfers. A surfer dropping in to a wave has little room to maneuver around you.

5. Hold on to Your Equipment.
Surf leashes enable you to spend more time surfing than swimming. However, the leash is best used as a tool of last resort, and not as a means to power through breaking waves. When confronted by a breaking wave, you should try your best to hold on to your board and not let it fly off behind you. 
A surfboard has many sharp points, and should be kept under control. If it is difficult for you to control your surfboard, you should choose a less crowded spot until you have mastered the duck dive, or other wave-avoiding techniques.

6.Share the wealth

Don't be wave hog. Sharing is caring

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Kook Of The Week (Dec. 2015)

KOOK OF THE WEEK 

​It was a cold overcast morning in beautiful southern California, John was surfing at upper trestles during a SSW swell. John and his friend got down there early and there was only a couple of the other people in the water. So the guys put on their wetsuits and waxed their boards. Then the guys got to the edge of the water and noticed that a set of waves were coming in. So John took a couple of strides back and as soon as the last wave came in. John in a full on sprint ran into the water and tripped over a rock and completely ate sand. Everyone that was one the beach saw it and started dying of laughter. So good job John and hope you feel better.  

16 Questions Surfers get asked all the time!! (and honest answers)

16 Questions Surfers get asked all the time!!! (And honest answers)
____1. How good are you? Are you like a pro at surfing?
Yes, I am (as far as you know, realistically I whip out all the time)
____2. Do you ever do surf contest?
Yeah all the time, I just won the last one I was in. (No, I have never been in a surf contest, truthful I wish i was that good to go on tour)
____3.Do you surf in the winter?
Well, does a dolphin have a blowhole? Yes, surfing in the winter is better because there is less people in the water, plus you get the winter storms. Then the next question they asks…
____4. Isn’t the water cold?
Well thats what wetsuits are for, they let a little water in so that your body can warm it up and you can stay warmer in the big cold ocean. 
____5. Aren’t you scared of sharks?
No, sharks are my friends not food, I would just fight it off (even though when you’re in the water you’re thinking of the jaws theme song. What was that? Oh…Its just seaweed.) 
____6. Have you ever surfed with dolphins? Yeah, all the time. (When you see their fin, you’re praying that its a dolphin and not a shark).
____7. Have you ever gotten hurt while surfing? Well, there was this one time…(surfers are always getting hurt, whether its by other surfers, sea creatures, the ocean, surf conditions or by their own boards. Surfers usually exaggerate their stories) “Bro, it was 10ft++ and i was in the barrel and then a wave broke on my head and held me under for like 4 minutes”. Realistically, I was surfing 3-4ft+ and i wiped out and was held under for like 20 secs. 
____8. How long have you been surfing for?
I’ve been surfing for years, surfers are usually in love with surfing and will continue surfing as long as there is waves. 
____9. Do you party and do drugs, like all the other surfers on tv?
Most surfers are miss represented in todays culture, tv has made us look like beach bums with long blond hair, with perfect tans, with a VW bus and we smoke weed. Don’t get me wrong there are some surfers that live that lifestyle, BUT most surfers are contributing citizens to society with jobs.
____10.Have you ever surfed big waves like at Mavericks, Waimea Bay, Teahupoo, or Jaws?
Yeah Im planning a trip to go out there when the next storm hits. (No, I wouldn’t survive 2 minutes out there in the line up)
____11. Do you dye your hair? Why is it so light or blonde?All of us surfers have light yellow streaks in our hair, because the sun rays crush all the melanin in our hair which causes the hair to dye and go blond. So it depends on the surfer, if he does or not.
____12. Do you take surf trips? Yeah, many surfers, take surf trips traveling to other surf breaks to enjoy themselves. Many surfers love camping and roughing it in tents or in their cars. But its the friends or family that you take that really make the trip special. Its not the destination but the journey there that makes a memorable trip. (Im planning a trip up the coast of California with a couple buddies and a tent trailer).
____13. Do you pee in your wetsuit??No, thats gross (Realistically Yes, when you gotta go, you gotta go. but if its a two, I’m out of the water)
____14. Is it scary to surf? No not really, only when the surf gets really big, thats when it gets scary.
____15. How long will it take me to learn how to surf?
oh well, it depends on your balance and what type f board your on. The bigger and thicker the board the easier it is to surf on.
____16. Will you teach me how to surf??? The most common question surfers get asked.

 (It depends on how cute you are) haha just kidding most surfers will tell you “yeah ill teach one of these days” but they will forget over time. So if you want to learn how to surf in Southern California, check out Newt’s Surf School at www.newtssurfschool.com for more details.)

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How to plan a Camping/Surf Trip

How to plan a Camping/Surf Trip 

Throwing a sleeping bag, a tent and your surfboards into the back of a car and hitting the road without a care in the world is one of the greatest adventures. But putting a little time and energy into planning your camping/surf trip helps ensure a safe and exciting trip rather than a disaster. 

Step 1. Have a plan: Know where you want to go, how to get there and what will do there.

Planning this will help you out in the long run. Make a plan to what campsites (hotel, place you lay your head) you will be staying at, and call ahead to make a reservation and/or check availability. Make sure you have a map or GPS to help guide yourself to the desired location (always having a backup map of the area and know where the gas stations are at). Try to have an idea of what you want to do when you get to the desired location; whether thats exploring the local area, surfing, fishing, or just camping.

Step 2. Make a list: Know what you need from your trip and some extras. 

It helps to visualize a day at camp, hour-by-hour. Have an idea what you want to do when you get to the campsite. Organize by: kitchen, equipment, clothing, food, car essentials. Always plan for inclement weather. If you need help with your check list, check out Newt’s Surf Co. (www.newtssurfco.com/travel-guide). Always have a medical kit and double check your list!!!

Step 3. Plan out your meals: Make sure you have a plan for every meal. 

It is both a cost effective and smart to plan out ever meal for your trip; because you are human and have to eat. Just understand that the more you eat out somewhere the more money you will spend on the trip. If you're trying to keep the cost of the trip lower, bring food along with you on your trip (Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches are a best friend to the road tripper). It is always recommended to to try the local hotspot restaurant or the local cuisine. 

Step 4. Have your transportation (Car, RV, etc.) ready to go for your trip.

If your planning to travel a great distance to your campsite or desire location; I would always recommend having that vehicle double check before you leave. Take it down to the local automotive shop, tell them of your desired plans and they will let you know their professional opinion. There is nothing worse than breaking down and having to cancel your trip. Once, they give the go ahead, start loading your vehicle with all the equipment (equipment, food and water on your checklist).

Step 5. Start your trip and bring a camera!

When you feel ready and prepared, go for it, head out for your trip. Always bring along a camera, to capture those special moments of the trip. Remember the trip is what you make it, if you make it a fun and exciting time then you have a great trip. Good luck and don't forget to share those pictures with your friends and family. 

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