SD baseball team ready for playoffs, home game Sat.

A lot of the knowledge can also be “borrowed” from existing boards or board makers who are willing to share their experience and know how.

Certainly, this is how it’s worked for me.

Particular shapers will often become known for making a particular “genre” of boards as in short, midrange, or longboards.

Lots of these shapers will have their own favorite shapes and can be a go-to person for that particular type of board.

So where does all of this discussion leave us?

In my estimation it comes down to the desire of the surfer and what can be found in the market place.

At times, a particular type of surfboard can almost become fashionable or style oriented.

Surfers can almost become like sheep and simply follow the crowd or ride what their closest friend is riding.

A rule of thumb is to ride what works best for you and your particular situation and the waves that you like to ride.

Yes, the advice of the shop owner or employee can be utilized, but ride what works best for you.

This search can be a process and can take some time, but hopefully, in the end it will be well worth the time

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor Rich Ferro

(May 12, 2023) The Stephen Decatur baseball team received the No. 1 seed in the MPSSAA 3A South Region II and a firstround bye.

The Seahawks will host the winner of Thursday’s No. 4 Crofton Cardinals vs. No. 5 James M. Bennett Clippers on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Berlin. “Playoffs are a totally different monster,” Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said last week. “We’ve got to make sure we’re competitive and just have good practices and focus.”

Decatur (16-2) faced Bennett twice during the regular season, and won, 6-0 and 12-2.

“We need to stay healthy and hit versus tough pitching, play defense and make sure we are prepared,” Ferro said earlier this week. “It’s now a five-game season. We will see how we do.” and effort.

— Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.