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S AN TA CR UZ WAV E S MAGAZ INE Co-Publishers Tyler Fox, Jon Free Editor Tyler Fox Photo Editor Paul Topp Copy Editor Ford Kanzler

Contributing Photographers George Asencio, Kenan Chan, Ian Clemente, Ryan “Chachi” Craig, T. Fox, Adam Freiden, Jeff “Kookson” Gideon, Julie Henry, Matt Hofman, Chris Killen, Dave “Nelly” Nelson, Neil Pearlberg,

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Yvonne Rew-Falk, Ben Roberts, Neil Simmons, Jake Thomas, Paul Topp, Ed Webber

Twiggy Tames Mavericks

Nelly’s Top 5

Ryan “Chachi” Craig, Jaimi Ellison, Tyler Fox,

What’s Your Surfing Achilles’ Heel?

Neal Kearney, Dave “Nelly” Nelson, Jessica M. Pasko,

Adventure Time With Chachi

2014 SCLU Memorial Day Invitational

Artists Profile: Gary Irving

What’s Your Deal? Dave Grimes

Santa Cruz Dining Guide

The Craft Beer Revolution

A Trip with Tepui

Growing Possibilities: The Green Water Garden

Gluten Free, Vegan, Organic Pad Thai

Fit to Surf

The Game Charger: Joey Wolfe & Paradigm Sports 94 SCW Favorite Instagrams

Lighthouse Point: A History

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Contributing Writers Julia Gaudinski, Joel Hersch, Dani Julien, Yvonne Rew-Falk, Jake Thomas

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On Jan. 24, 2014 the Mavericks Invitational exploded over the small town of Princeton By the Sea in Half Moon Bay. Twenty four of the world’s best big wave warriors came together for a monumental battle of bravery. Many fell, few conquered, and one prevailed. For South African Grant “Twiggy” Baker it was a day of glory and triumph.

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- MAVERICKS FINALISTS 1: GRANT BAKER

4: TYLER FOX

2: SHANE DORIAN

5: GREG LONG

3: RYAN AUGENSTEIN

6: ANTHONY TASHNICK

Clockwise From Left: Photo: Ben Roberts

Tyler Fox coiled and ready for combat. Shane Dorian makes it look easy on

his way to a runner-up finish. Original gladiator Jeff Clark shuttles an elated Grant “Twiggy” Baker out of the Mavericks arena. Weapons lost on the field of battle.

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Dave “Nelly” Nelson is arguably the most hard-working and driven photographer to come out of Santa Cruz. His success has allowed him to travel all over the world photographing the world’s best surfers in some of the most picturesque locales. We picked his brain and asked him to narrow his favorite destinations down to five and share why they are so special to him. All Photos: Nelly / SPLwaterhousing

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Josh Mulcoy sinks his teeth into a Steamer Lane gem.

Santa Cruz I’m proud to call Santa Cruz my home. It’s a unique area with a wide variety of breaks, from rifling reefs to big beachbreak barrels. This area is a melting pot of colorful characters with their own style and flare. I’m amazed at the surfing talent that we have here and it’s a blast getting up early and going for an adventure to shoot photos of my friends.

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Tahiti Tahiti is a magical place. As soon as you step off the plane you smell the fragrance of fresh flowers and are greeted by some of the friendliest people imaginable. The color and clarity of the water is stunning and the power rivals anything in the world.

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Pete Mel wrangles a Tahitian beast.

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Mexico Mexico is my home away from home. I started traveling to Mexico as a young surfer and explored the long wave-rich coastline, which has an abundance of world-class waves. I love the simple lifestyle that revolves around family, friends, tubes and tacos.

Kalani Chapman rides a legendary board at the infamous Pipeline.

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Barrels for breakfast with Kyle Buthman.

Hawaii The North Shore of Oahu is where the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best surfers congregate. The talent pool at every surf spot is beyond belief. From new school to old school to legendary surfers, they are all there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to motivate with the warm, tropical air and pumping surf steps from your house.

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Indonesia Traveling to Indonesia is like going back in time. The culture is rich with history and the people are honest and friendly. The plethora of islands offer an endless variety of waves and it was one of Andy Ironsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favorite tropical getaways.

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SURFING AC H I L L E S’

H E E L? By Neal Kearney

In the Greek legend, the hero Achilles was believed to be invincible. He remained unscathed through many battles. However, he was vulnerable in one overlooked spot: he was held by the ankles when dunked into the river that made him invulnerable, leaving his heels unaffected. During the battle for Troy, the warrior Paris’ poison arrow shot Achilles in his exposed heel, downing the once-famous fighter. Even the greats have flaws. Perhaps you’re thinking, “What does this have to do with surfing?” The sport, for some, is a challenging competition. During a session we all do our best to get our wave count and surf the way we want. Often we paddle to the lineup watching and analyzing others’ performances and wowed by seasoned veterans. “Why can’t I surf like that? How did he do that?” When exposed to advanced surfing skills, pay attention and absorb ideas you can apply. But as with Achilles, even surfing experts may have performance-plaguing vulnerabilities. There are problems that may trip up even the most talented and experienced riders. All high-performing surfers, from Kelly Slater to Peter Mel, never stop learning, honing their skill and experimenting with new equipment or approaches. Slater and Mel, both in their early 40s, are keeping their surfing fresh by challenging themselves and reflecting on their game. Other surfers are taking note. Today, even teenage surf stars are hiring coaches, trainers, and filmmakers, breaking down their sessions bit by bit, hoping to discover and correct their Achilles heel. To gain insight, Santa Cruz Waves turned to a selection of rippers from East to West; from prepubescent pups to battle-hardened vets. Hopefully you’ll find their wisdom and selfreflection useful.

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Nat Young . Photo: Kookson

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What both e rs you most about you r own su rf i ng gam e?

S h aw n Dollar

“ Not being able to surf more and really feeling ready. Surfing is low on the priority list it seems these days. Also trying to stay in shape to be ready on short notice, and for this there is no better substitute than surfing.”

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K y l e B u t h man Pro Surfer / Cinematographer

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D o h e rty 13-year-old Grommet / Candy Connoisseur

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“ I don’t stress too hard on anything. I just try and enjoy surfing, but I wouldn’t mind being better at airs. It feels like I used to be pretty decent at them and I will still stick a good one every once in a while. But I surf with Austin [Smith-Ford] a lot and he does the craziest airs every session.”

“ What really bothers me about my surfing is when I have too wide or too thin a stance. It sucks. It’s so hard to correct. Also, when I don’t make heats and my friends do, it is pretty rough. You’re stoked for your friend but then I ask myself, ‘Why didn’t I make that heat or catch the first wave of the set?’ It’s a bummer reviewing the heat on video and seeing the simple, dumb mistakes that you’ve made.” “ Surfing in a crowded pre-contest area. I always felt like I lost confidence in those sessions. That bugged me. I could be feeling great and then have one bad free surf and loose it. Also, backside surfing in small waves. I struggle a lot in bad beach breaks because I surfed right point breaks my whole childhood.”

“ My airs. They’re not as far along as I wish they were, but I’m trying. I’m inconsistent with them, and won’t land a good one for a little while, then I get all fired up and land a bunch in one session.”

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“ I think what bothers me most is my backhand barrel riding. I’m just not good at the whole butt stall that you need to do in order to slow yourself down and get deep in the tube. I can drive through fast barrels fine, but when it comes to stopping on a dime to get right in the spot, I feel like I could use some work.”

“ I try to stay very positive. However, I’m working on landing airs and doing well in contests. The worst is when competition challenges friendships.”

How do you atte m pt to re m e dy th i s weakn ess? “ To keep up the fitness level I go to Greg Amundson CrossFit. It is a good recreation of the exhaustion you need to be prepared for surfing, especially big waves. You can really push yourself there.”

“ I just need to focus more on airs. Practice makes perfect … right? Video helps, too, but I’m always the one doing the video so I don’t get see too much footage of myself.”

“ I’m always trying to critique myself no matter what—even if I just won a contest the day before. My mom is always filming me and I load the clips to the computer and take notes. I have an awesome, supportive trainer [Lucas Klatt] who I have been training with for a little over a year now. He’s always training me in and out of the water and it really helps me improve my style, power, and everything in between.” “ When I used to compete, I would find some place to hide, go surfing, and build my confidence up. It helped to escape somewhere and get a lot of waves where I can find my confidence in my surfing ability. It takes a while to build up that confidence but you can lose it on one wave.”

“ It helps watching closely what the really good air guys do—where they look and put their head, hands, and how they change their stance. There are so many variables.”

“ I’ve been working on it as much as I can. Living in Santa Cruz—land of the rights—makes it hard because even if I do find a left, it’s not usually barreling. But I guess just more practice whenever possible. Preferably at a beach break because practicing over shallow reef is pretty scary.”

“ I try to fix my flaws by seeking guidance from positive people, people who support me, and role models to surf with. Also, watching footage really helps.”

Photos: Neil Simmons

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Behind every epic photo there is usually an equally epic story. Rising star Ryan Craig, shines a light on what it takes to capture that perfect shot.

Every year, the Mavericks contest sees more and more media boats in the channel and this year was no exception. There’s no guarantee of getting a jet-ski ride due to the ban on personal watercraft and the contest’s overwhelming jockeying for best in-the-water viewing position. With such limited and challenging access when Mavericks breaks, I try to photograph from a body board to get as close to the break as possible. This photo of Tyler Fox was shot in the semifinals of the 2013 contest when the swell was peaking. I was maneuvering around on my bodyboard and was caught off guard by how large this set was. Due to an ACL tear, I was kicking with only one leg and was not as quick “on my feet” to get into position. With an unsteady hand, I aimed the camera over my right shoulder to snap this photo of Tyler while I tried to steady myself on the board. Consequently, it’s a touch out of focus. After this frame, having stopped shooting, I kicked over the wave only to see another impressive attention-getting wave behind it. It was the first and only time to date at Mavs that I’ve been caught inside. With limited kicking power I knew I wasn’t going to make it to the shoulder. Without a leash on my camera or my board, I tossed my board to the side and attempted to dive under the whitewater. I was wearing a dry bag, which prevented me from a deep dive. Fortunately, I only cartwheeled, lost one fin, and escaped a major pounding. My bag remained sealed and thankfully I was able to keep my water housing in my hands. My bodyboard, however, was never to be seen again. All Photos: @chachfiles

Tyler Fox at Mavericks.

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Brian Conley in familiar territory.

It was a really big and chaotic water day in Mexico, but I wanted to swim.

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tion of getting a lift out to

this wave right in front of me. I love how much whitewater is in the tube and all the turbulent

the lineup on a PWC, I chose

water on the inside. It really represents how messy this morning was. Sometimes the long

to make the swim.

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no joke. I drifted quite a ways out of position before I accepted a ride from someone on a jet ski. Even with their assistance, I was only able to stay in position for a few minutes before needing another ride to get back in the sweet spot. I would see great waves and the occasional great ride, yet I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get in good shooting

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Hawaii, and specifically Pipeline, has and will always be the Mecca of progressive surfing and the proving grounds for a surfer as well as a water photographer. The first time I visited the North Shore as a photographer was 2004/2005. I was intimidated, to say the

waves were massive. Photos don’t do places like Pipeline justice. After a few swims during smaller days at Backdoor and OTW, I finally gathered the courage to swim out at Pipeline on a good-size day. Things were going well until I got caught inside on a solid eight-foot set. I remember the point where I knew I wasn’t going to be able to swim through the wave and had to brace for impact. The water was boiling all around and I dove, only to see the reef about five feet below. I hugged the reef, keeping my eyes open and watching as the lip detonated 10 feet in front of me. I was slammed into the reefs. Although I was wearing a helmet, I wasn’t wearing a top and I now have scars to show for it. Luckily, Pipeline is not live coral and I wasn’t torn to shreds. But it was really scary. It’s only a matter of time before every water photographer or surfer experiences this situation. I tried taking it in stride. After a few days off, I continued shooting. I was shooting film back then and it wasn’t until I returned to Santa Cruz that I saw this frame of Spencer Skipper riding this Pipe beast. It was later used as the cover of Riptide Bodyboarding magazine, fueling my love affair with surf photography.

least. There were swarms

I took a small break from Hawaii for a few years following that season. But I’m back there ev-

of photographers on the

ery year now. Pipeline still absolutely scares me but it is extremely rewarding to nail a great

beach and in the water. The

image while putting myself in dangerous, adrenaline-pumping situations.

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Chilean Hang-time with Leon Vicuña.

Traveling is always an adventure. I was down in Chile with Kyle Thiermann and to be perfectly honest, we were, at best, winging it. Neither of us spoke much Spanish, but we luckily met a handful of Chileans who spoke English and wanted to show us around. We were bound for a break a few hours north of

I absorbed the countryside sights, eager to see where we were headed. Open roads transitioned into narrow dirt roads but our speed didn’t change. Our 4-by-4 slid left to right as we accelerated in hopes of catching some surf before dark. Both a great surfer and good driver, it was clear that Leon Vicuña knew these roads, but he misjudged a turn and we nearly rolled the truck. We slid almost out of control as Leon tried to stay straight. We recovered from the skid and, afterward, everyone’s adrenaline settled and we arrived at the last stretch of road and saw a beautiful coastline with swell lines at consistent intervals. Leon was excited but focused. He said we have to lock our hubs and change the all-wheel drive to low to make it down the last part of the road called “The Knife.” At first it looks nearly impossible to drive. But Leon ensures us that it’s all good as long as we go slowly. With the car full of camping gear, boards and five people, I’m a bit skeptical. Our near accident earlier had us a little wary. As we start down The Knife, we slowly roll down a 20 percent grade with switchbacks as far as I can see. The drivetrain rattled as the tires briefly locked and slid in corners. There is no safety railing. If our truck goes off the road, then we’ll drop hundreds of feet into a canyon. As we slowly inch

where we were staying. We

down the road, we see the epic conditions and, although my adrenaline is high, I know that

grabbed an overnight bag

Leon is taking this road cautiously. After a long afternoon of driving, Leon put on a show in the

and took off. On the ride,

water and threw a few beautiful airs like this before sundown.

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After a few trips to the tropics and some trial and error combos, my swimming attire now includes a wetsuit top and neoprene bottoms under my board shorts.

It’s always nice to tan but way more important to be comfortable when swimming for a long periods. I was in Nicaragua with the Gudauskas brothers and cameraman David Malcom at an isolated slab. We all swam out pre-sunrise to take advantage of the good conditions. The waves and weather were both perfect. Close to the moment of this shot of Pat Gudauskas, I heard Dave shouting about something on the inside. I could tell it was urgent because he was swimming in circles and his commotion was intensifying. My first thought was “shark!?” Dave was wearing a cotton T-shirt and he kept pulling at it violently while frantically trying to paddle away from the threat. I swam to him and realized it was jellyfish. A few had managed to find their way under his shirt and made a statement about being trapped. The next few days, Dave was the itchiest human alive. It’s a testimonial for my new habit of wearing a snug top and bottoms when in tropical waters.

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THE SCLU MEMORIAL DAY INVITATIONAL Steamer Lane, May 24 - 25, 2014

30th Anniversary of the longest-running longboard surf contest in the US! Photos: Yvonne Rew-Falk

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Gary Irving creates photographs that elicit emotion and have a style all their own. Santa Cruz Waves got a chance to ask Gary about his life and his photography. By Yvonne Rew-Falk

Santa Cruz Waves: How long have you been in the United States and where did you grow up? Gary Irving: I grew up in Wales, Great Britain. On the 4th of July I moved to the States, 20 years ago. Bloody hell, where does the time go? SCW: What brought you to Santa Cruz?

Many years ago, I did

GI: We had a lot of American shows on TV when I was

a lot of airbrush work

growing up—Knight Rider, Fall Guy, Bay Watch, just to mention a few. Also my uncle lived in San Diego. But The Lost Boys movie is what brought me to Santa Cruz. My friend and I saw that movie and decided to check out

on cars, surfboards, walls ... I think that

the States for a vacation … I never left.

has influenced my

SCW: How long have you been doing photography and

photography a lot.

what inspired you to start taking photos?

GI: I’ve been doing photography seriously for about five years now. I started using a camera many years ago to take reference photos for my artwork. SCW: When and how did you establish your style? GI: I’m still working on my style. I think it’s always evolving. Many years ago, I did a lot of airbrush work on cars, surfboards, walls … anything really that had a surface. <laughs> I think that has influenced my photography a lot. SCW: What inspires you most about taking photos? GI: I get a lot of inspiration from looking at other people’s images, whether it’s a drawing, painting or photography. There’s lots of great work out there and, with the help of social media, the endless river of inspiration keeps flowing. SCW: Did you go to formal school for photography? GI: I did go to college, but not for long. My teachers booted me out and said I’d never be any good or get anywhere with my art or photography. I do use lynda.com for online Photoshop lessons, but other than that there has been a lot of trial and error. I’m still making mistakes. SCW: On average, how much time do you spend on one of your stylized images? GI: I can spend anywhere from a few hours to 60 hours on the more intricate images. I think I’m getting faster. <laughs> SCW: What is your preferred editing software? Continue on Page 49 ▶

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Artist Profile: Gary Irving

◀ Continued from Page 47

GI: My primary programs are Photoshop, Photomatix Pro

SCW: What are some of

and some of the NIC software like Color FX Pro. I also use a

your favorite places to surf?

People’s reactions to my

GI: My favorite places to

work are so different. [One]

Wacom Tablet—I couldn’t live without it. I use Photoshop a lot. Like … a lot. SCW: How do you feel about other people’s reactions to your images? GI: People’s reactions to my work are so different. The other day I had a conversation with a gentleman who was infuriat-

surf would be here in Santa Cruz, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. SCW: What type of board do you usually ride?

ed with an image of mine and wanted it removed right away

GI: I mostly ride my 9’8” GP

from my show at the Wrigley building. Then, within an hour,

log. I do own a few other

I had a conversation with another gentleman who thought it

longboards.

was the best thing he had ever seen. We were talking about the same image.

They

range

from nine to 10 feet. I also shortboard,

but

mainly

when I go on vacation. I

SCW: Tell me a bit about the Light Side and Dark Side.

have a Hull made by Source

GI: Well, I have many images on my website. They range from

the funniest surfboards out

beautiful landscapes to beautiful zombie-scapes. <laughs>

of the lot.

I’ve split my website into two sides, one side is the Light and the other is the Dark. That gives the viewer the option to

Surfboards, which is one of

gentleman was infuriated with an image of mine and wanted it removed right away from my show ... [While another] gentleman thought it was the best thing he had ever seen. We were talking about the same image.

SCW: What are some of your other favorite sports?

choose. I didn’t want to scare any little old ladies who want

GI: If I’m not surfing? I like to ride my mountain bike [and do]

to look at landscapes and come across zombies. I guess you

archery and martial arts.

could say it’s the yin and yang of my work. SCW: How long have you been surfing?

For more information about Gary Irving and to see his work, visit garyfoto.com

GI: I started surfing in Wales when I was about 12 years old. I wasn’t that serious about surfing until I went to collage and that’s probably the reason I got kicked out. I would show up early in the morning, meet some friends in the canteen whilst waiting for my folks to go to work, then go home and grab my board and go surf all day. Good times!

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By Jessica M. Pasko

Dave Grimes

Dave Grimes is quickly becoming a fixture of the local comedy scene with his penchant for puns and literary-infused sense of

He says he took to everything quickly and it wasn’t long be-

humor. By day he works for a natural education school, but by

fore he’d booked his first match.

night, you can often find him dropping jokes like they’re hot at

“It was really exciting and absolutely terrifying,” he says.

places like the Red Room, the Blue Lagoon, the Mediterranean in Aptos and Surf City Billiards, among others. The bespectacled, mild-mannered seeming Grimes is no stranger to performing—it turns out he used to be a professional wrestler.

The thing is about WWEstyle wrestling—and Grimes isn’t shy to admit this—is that it’s all about the theatrics. So naturally he had to cultivate a persona, and thus Perry Von Vi-

And not of the Greco-Roman style. No, full on WWE, Hulk Hogan-style wrestling. See, Grimes had long been something of a theater geek. As a teenager growing up in Massachusetts, he went through a

cious was born. An acquaintance had suggested the idea of performarchetype

and

ed to realize he wasn’t getting as many roles. In college, he

says. He’d start out wear-

“I got a little obsessed with it,” he says. After graduating from college in 2007, he started training with two former WWE wrestlers in a dimly lit, dingy warehouse that was freezing in the winter and scorching in the summer. The floors were dirty and bare, the mats literally duct-taped together. Despite that off-putting appearance, he says it turned out to be great training. He had no athletic training and after six months, he’d gotten to a cool 290 pounds.

Grimes is no stranger to performing—it turns out he used to be a professional wrestler.

Grimes

liked it—it just stuck, he

story lines, the reactions and, well, the theatrics.

mannered-seeming

ing as this sort of rich snob

growth spurt that shot him up to 6’2” and he says he start-

started watching wrestling with a critical eye, looking at the

The bespectacled, mild-

ing a suit, clean-shaven but with a ponytail—and then he’d get changed and get into the ring.

(Above) Wrestling in Sacramento for SPW (Supreme Pro Wrestling) … opponent’s name is Anton Voorhees (Also an award winning musical theater performer in SF), referee’s name is Toby Reynolds. Photo credit: George Asencio

He did this for nearly six years. Apparently, these kinds of events have an almost cult-like following and Grimes/Von Vicious says “pretty much any weekend in Northern California, you can find matches going on.” The venues run the gamut from open-air flea markets to what Grimes calls the “legendary” APW garage in Hayward, where apparently a “lot of the big names [in wrestling] have gone through.” Continue on Page 54 ▶

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Unlike other professional sports, in this kind of wrestling, you don’t have to have a league affiliation. Grimes says he was independent, though he did have a manager. So here’s the thing about wrestling—it

choreo-

graphed, to a certain degree. “We know who is going to win or lose before a match,” says Grimes. “We have a skeletal idea of what we will do in the ring.” Still, he says that improvised is a better description than choreographed. Sometimes

the

blows

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Performing comedy. Photo: Adam Freiden

would really hurt, but he says the wrestlers he has worked

“There are definitely nights where I’ll think ‘yeah, I could have stayed

with all tried hard to ensure they wouldn’t really be hurting

home with my wife instead of talking to an empty room,’” he says of the

one another seriously.

local comedy scene.

Eventually, however, Grimes decided his wrestling days had

But that isn’t stopping him. He says the support of the local comedy

reached their apex. He wanted to leave while still young and healthy—healthy enough to go hiking with his wife, for instance, says the 29-year-old Grimes.

So here’s the thing about wrestling—it is choreographed, to a certain degree.

community has been invaluable. His preferred venues have been the aforementioned Mediterranean in Aptos and Surf City Billiards in Santa Cruz, as well as the Improv in San Jose and Rooster T. Feathers in Sunnyvale. He credits local comedian, promoter and jack-of-all-trades

And in just a few days after

Stoney Godet for really helping him get his own act going.

officially leaving wrestling,

As far as his comedy style goes, Grimes says he likes out-of-left field

he decided to give comedy a

one-liners, and is inspired by comedians like Demetri Martin and Zach

whirl. The idea of the perfor-

Galifianakis. His Bachelor’s degree in English has definitely influenced

mance appealed to him, as did

his tendency toward wordplay, he says.

the improvisational quality.

“I think it helps that wrestling is such a performance, less than a sport,” he says of the transition.

And while comedy is his performing art of choice these days, that doesn’t mean Perry Von Vicious (Facebook.com/PerryVonVicious) is totally dead. He’ll be coming out of semi-retirement for a special performance right here in Santa Cruz at the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom on

Nowadays he dabbles heavily in stand-up, recording every

June 25. Until then—well, and after then—you can check out his come-

one of his sets so he can go back and critique them.

dy on his comic Facebook page at facebook.com/dgrimescomedy.

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. Downtown .

Zachary’s Diner-style American cuisine served in a casual familyfriendly atmosphere.

Assembly Seasonal rustic Californian cuisine.

1108 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz

(831)824-6100

www.assembleforfood.com

819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Zoccoli’s Iconic delicatessen, sandwiches, salads, sides.

Cafe Mare Authentic Italian dining, fresh local ingredients.

www.zoccolis.com

740 Front St. Santa Cruz

(831) 458-1212

www.cafemare.com

El Palomar Unique and fresh Mexican cuisine, family recipes.

1336 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz

(831) 425-7575

Hulas Island Grill California twist on Hawaiian island grill and tiki bar. 221 Cathcart St. Santa Cruz

(831) 426-4852

www.hulastiki.com

Lúpulo Craft Beer House Tasting room and restaurant with rotating taps and tapas-inspired seasonal menu.

233 Cathcart St. Santa Cruz

(831) 454-8306

www.lupulosc.com

ingredients. 1209 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz

(831) 429-8070

www.motivsc.com

913 Cedar St. Santa Cruz

Ideal Bar & Grill located by the wharf, fun atmosphere.

106 Beach St. Santa Cruz

www.idealbarandgrill.com

harbor.

(831) 600-7859

www.pleasurepizzasc.com

Picnic Basket Simple, delicious food and treats.

125 Beach St. Santa Cruz

(831) 427-9946

. Mid-town .

1222 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz

(831) 600-7093

www.akirasantacruz.com

River Café Local, organic, farm fresh gourmet. 415 River St. Santa Cruz

(831) 420-1280

www.rivercafesantacruz.com

Solaire Locally sourced ingredients, sophisticated pairings.

ingredients, full bar. www.ponohawaiiangrill.com

(831) 479-3430

www.johnnysharborside.com

Pono & The Reef Traditional Hawaiian grill, poke bar, fresh 120 Union St. Santa Cruz

493 Lake Ave. Santa Cruz

Akira Sushi made with fresh caught seafood and locally grown produce.

new and exciting tastes and textures.

(831) 423-5271

Johnny’s Harborside Fresh seafood in casual atmosphere by the

(831) 204-2523

Pleasure Pizza Downtown Offering traditional pizza, as well as 1415 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz

(831) 476-4560

www.thepicnicbasketsc.com

www.thepennyicecreamery.com

2218 E. Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz

www.crowsnest-santacruz.com

Penny Ice Creamery Locally farmed and organic ingredients.

(831) 423-1711

. The Wharf, Boardwalk . & Harbor

MOTIV High quality cocktails, appetizers and entrees with fresh

1534 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz

Crow’s Nest Iconic restaurant and bar located at the harbor.

www.elpalomarsantacruz.com

(831) 427-0646

www.zacharyssantacruz.com

(831) 426-7666

611 Ocean St. Santa Cruz

(831) 600-4545

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. Westside .

. Capitola .

burger. Grass-fed beef, fun atmosphere, great beer menu.

1520 Mission St. Santa Cruz

www.burgersantacruz.com

841 Almar Ave. Santa Cruz

service. Voted Restaurant of the year 2014.

Parish Publick House British-influenced pub food with full bar.

Paradise Beach Grille On the water in Capitola, quality food and

(831) 425-5300

(831) 421-0507

Shadowbrook Fine dining with a romantic setting, cable car lift, in Capitola since 1947.

Vasili’s Authentic and fresh, vegetarian-friendly Greek food. 1501A Mission St. Santa Cruz

(831) 458-9808

www.vasilisgreekrestaurant.com

California twist. 334 Ingalls St. Santa Cruz

1750 Wharf Rd. Capitola

(831) 471-8115

overlooking beautiful Capitola Beach.

203 Esplanade, Capitola

. Soquel .

. Eastside .

Café Cruz Rosticceria and bar, nice atmosphere, fresh and local.

Canton Cantonese, Szechuan, and other Asian fare, full bar. 900 41st Ave. Santa Cruz

(831) 475-8751

www.cantonsantacruz.com

beer garden. 2860 41st Ave. Santa Cruz

(831) 477-0543

East Side Eatery, Pleasure Pizza Offering traditional pizza, as well as new and exciting tastes and textures. 800 41st Ave. Santa Cruz

(831) 476-3801

beautiful landscaped garden.

(831) 431-6058

www.pleasurepizzasc.com

3101 N Main St. Soquel

(831) 477-9265

www.mainstreetgardencafe.com

www.chilloutcafesantacruz.com

2621 41st Ave. Soquel

www.cafecruz.com

Main Street Garden & Café Organic Italian Mediterranean in a

Chill Out Café Fatty breakfast burritos, espresso drinks, beautiful

(831) 475-4900

www.zeldasonthebeach.com

www.westendtap.com

(831) 475-1511

www.shadowbrook-capitola.com

Zelda’s on the Beach Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, & Dinner,

West End Tap & Kitchen The flavors of a traditional pub with a

(831) 476-4900

www.paradisebeachgrille.com

www.parishpublickhouse.com

215 Esplanade, Capitola

. Aptos & Watsonville . burger. Aptos Grass-fed beef, fun atmosphere, great beer menu.

7941 Soquel Dr. Aptos

(831) 662-2811

www.burgeraptos.com

Star Bene Pasta and empanadas, Italian/ Argentine fare. Cilantros Parrilla y Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with

2-1245 E. Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz

(831) 479-4307

Süda Contemporary cuisine in retro-modern restaurant. Voted best new restaurant 2013.

3910 Portola Dr. Santa Cruz

www.eatsuda.com

fresh ingredients, high quality meat and seafood.

www.star-bene.com

(831) 600-7068

1934 Main St. Watsonville

(831) 761-2161

www.elpalomarcilantros.com

Kauboi Seasonal organic ingredients, traditional Japanese.

8017 Soquel Dr. Aptos

(831) 661-0449

www.kauboigrillandsushi.com

Severino’s Bar & Grill Award winning chowders, locally sourced ingredients.

7500 Old Dominion Ct. Aptos

(831) 688-8987

www.severinosbarandgrill.com

. Scotts Valley . Woodfire Woodie Artisanal wood-fired pizzeria and mobile catering.

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www.woodfirewoodie.com

(831) 316-9001

Delicious seafood at Cafe Mare. Photos: Jake Thomas

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world of craft brewing, which first blos-

According to Zachary Davis, the co-founder of Assembly,

somed during the ‘70s in the garages and

which opened its doors in March, their aim is to serve artisan

backyards of homebrewers craving more character and fla-

food and drink, both beer and wine, in ways that enable pa-

vor than the major labels were providing, has begun to open

trons to shed their preconceptions and expand their knowl-

up in unprecedented, palate- and mind-expanding ways.

edge—especially when it comes to the beer. He describes a

This evolution is prompting beer lovers to rethink what

transition in craft brewing that’s bringing the most dedicated

defines truly excellent beer. In Santa Cruz County, as local

brewers into a class on par with that of winemakers, produc-

brewers hone their craft into entirely unique niches and new

ing a beverage sophisticated and complex enough to war-

restaurants intertwine menus with the fruits of their labors,

rant deeper contemplation than most consumers have given

there’s no better place to experience what some are calling a

to a market dominated by the light-adjunct lagers of mega

craft brewing revolution.

brewers such as Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser) or the Coors

In the past year, a number of new restaurants and taprooms have opened their doors here in Santa Cruz—Lúpulo Craft Beer House on Cathcart Street downtown, Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House in Soquel, West End Tap & Kitchen on Santa Cruz’s Westside, and Assembly on Pacific Avenue. All pay homage to traditional European brew houses, featuring beer-literate bartenders, community seating where patrons can spark up conversations, and a diverse rotation of beers from craft microbreweries. In seeking out and showcasing

Brewing Company. “The craft beer industry is approaching this new level of maturity, and it’s producing brewers of a skill level that’s really starting to match those of master vintners,” Davis says. “Brewers are finding niches and expanding them in ways that haven’t been done before. They’re changing a style, exploring it, and making their own best version of it. It’s like a brewing revolution.”

these craft beers by small breweries—whose production

Adair Paterno and Tim Clifford, the founders of Sante Adair-

may be so low and niche it never makes its way into stores

ius Rustic Ales in Capitola, are a good example of two brew-

and restaurants—new light is shown on the ever-evolving

ers exploring the intricacies of a style; in their case, the

world of craft brewing.

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Despite their low production—Sante Adairius sells most of

market, which is closely tied to breweries’ operations. SCMB

their annual 750 barrels of beer out of a small Capitola brew-

brews a variety of creative, all-organic, seasonal beers—

ing facility and tasting room—the microbrewery has become

Horchata Pale Ales and Lavender IPAs, for instance—but their

known near and far for their sour beers, a brewing technique

dedication to organic can make sourcing ingredients difficult.

that incorporates yeast and bacteria to produce tart, delicately acidic flavors; techniques that have been used in Bel-

With improved market buying power, she says craft micro-

gium for centuries. For examples, try the Saison Bernice or

breweries, especially ones with strict criteria like hers, will

the SARA Loves Brett—“Brett” is a reference to the bacteria

have better access to raw farm goods such as hops and grains.

used in the brewing process called Brettanomyces. The souring of a brew batch can sometimes occur accidentally for brewers and yield a beer far too pungent for consumption, but as they fine tune their techniques, some have begun to

will take a revolution.” One new microbrewery in

regulation, and understanding consumers’ tastes.

Santa Cruz will be called

people, to actually own craft breweries, and this closeness to the product and commitment to its quality allows the brew-

New Bohemia Brewing Co., slated to open in February of next year. Its founder,

ery and the consumer to grow together,” says Paterno. “At

brewer Dan Satterthwaite,

Sante Adairius we age many of our beers in wine barrels and

knows the brewing world

often use what some would consider alternative yeasts and

from both sides of the aisle;

bacteria to coax dry, tart favors out of the fermentation.”

he brews for big label Gor-

Craft breweries in the United States have proliferated dramatically in the past 30 years. According to the national Brewers Association, the number has gone from just eight in 1980 and 537 in 1994 to more than 2,400 in 2013. As of June last year, craft breweries are opening at a rate of more than one per day. But despite the growth, craft breweries hold only a small portion of America’s beer market share, says founder of Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing (SCMB) Emily Thomas.

The craft beer industry is approaching this new level of maturity, and it’s producing brewers of a skill level that’s really starting to match those of master vintners.

don Biersch Brewing Company, which he call his “day job,” but was formerly an avid homebrewer. The New Bohemia brewery and taproom, or “NUBO,” will open on 41st Avenue near Pleasure Point. Satterthwaite, who studied brewing overseas in Munich and worked for a stint at a small brewery in Germany’s Black Forest, will hone his craft around the traditional German brewing style in the lager format. He says that it is an exciting time

In addition to brewers creating amazing new beers, the craft

for small craft brewers whose beers are being put on tap in

brew revolution is also an economic one. For craft brewers

restaurants like Assembly, Lúpulo, and West End Tap & Kitch-

to get better traction in the industry, Thomas says the collec-

en, but that it is just as exciting for all the beer lovers who get

tive goal of the Brewers Association is for craft breweries to acquire 20 percent of the market share by 2020. “It seems like a small amount, but right now we only have about 7 percent,” she says.

our goal [in just six years], it

draw out the art and intrigue of these flavors through balance,

“It’s increasingly common for brewers, rather than business

“So,” Thomas says, “to reach

to taste their creations. “These trends in brewing come from the pursuit of trying to do something that’s historically interesting—unique, nonrepeatable versions of what we know as beer,” Satterth-

That increased market share for craft microbreweries will

waite says. “And that’s because of these small guys. They’re

mean more buying power when it comes to the agricultural

stretching the definition of beer.”

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nothing short of impressed with everything we got.

Tepui calls it their “Sky“ feature. Unique to Tepui, it allows

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Glad we had a Tepui

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enough time to grab a beer

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… or in our case, sleeping. We didn’t realize that one of the

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Once we were set up, we packed our boards and hit the road

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we asked about leaving the tent on top of the racks year

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Photos: Chris Killen

a disability to have the opportunity to find, keep and enjoy productive employment in their community SCW: What is aquaponics? GWG: Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. Basically, we have tanks of water where fish and plants can exist and thrive in a symbiotic environment. The fish produce nitrates, which the plants use as nutrients. The flavor of our produce has gotten rave reviews because of the way they are grown. Instead of having to use a bunch of energy absorbing nutrients from the soil, the plants rest in a warm bath of nutrient-rich water. They mature quicker, are inherently organic, and use 95 percent less water than traditional agriculture.

When I bumped into Chris Killen and he told me about the Watsonville-based nonprofit where he works, The Green Wa-

By themselves, aquaculture and hydroponics have short-

ter Garden Project, I immediately knew the idea had serious

comings. One of the issues with aquaculture is the waste

legs. Not only does the organization, which started in 2013,

that’s generated from the fish that then has to be disposed

give individuals with special needs a sense of purpose, it is

of. With hydroponics, you have a similar issue where chemi-

also helping to pioneer a new and sustainable way of farm-

cal fertilizers are added to the water and then, eventu-

ing—all while saving water. These guys are truly capturing

ally, that water needs to be thrown out. Combining the two

three butterflies with one net.

schools of thought creates an environment of minimal waste

Santa Cruz Waves: Tell us a little bit about The Green Water

and zero carbon footprint.

Garden Project.

SCW: And how is this method utilized by the GWG?

The Green Water Garden Project (GWG): The Green Water

GWG: We use aquaponics as our vessel to employ those

Garden Project is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides

with disabilities. Our garden is tailored, and can be further

supported employment to adults with disabilities. In the not

tailored to meet the needs of our workers. For example, our

so distant future we’d like to extend that out to other groups

beds are raised off the ground so that one doesn’t need to

like our veterans, at-risk youth, etc. We want everyone with

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workers love the work. They understand that it is meaning-

hometown and have this

ful to the environment and that they are a part of something

community dialed in before

that can one day change the way we farm. SCW: Wow, that is

we head out and spread our

really fantastic. So you guys are giving those with disabilities

wings too much.

a meaningful work experience as well as producing food in a sustainable way while using less water.

SCW: Well, as soon as you

GWG: Yes, and donating a portion of that food to the Second

ready, we want one. How can

Harvest Food Bank.

our readers get more info

SCW: You’re currently located in Watsonville. Can you set up these facilities in more urban areas, as well? GWG: Absolutely, and that is our goal. At this point we have expended all of our resources on our ‘test’ garden [which is now in production]. We are reaching out to the community for their help to aid us in spreading this mission first here at home in Santa Cruz, then to the rest of the Central Coast and so on. If it were up to us, we would have some sort of operation in every metropolitan city by the year 2020. Imagine the impact of that on a community. Bringing people of all walks of life together to produce sustainable seafood and organic veggies that can then be distributed back into the community to feed the hungry. Gives me goose bumps just thinking about it. SCW: Wow ... We just got goose bumps, as well. What about selling these as backyard set-ups to everyday people and using that money to move forward with the GWG? GWG: You guys are good, and yes, creating a scalable, modu-

guys have a backyard kit

and donate to your cause? GWG: Consider it done. Great question—there are many levels of involvement that we would love from Santa

Imagine the impact of [aquaponics] on a community. Bringing people of all walks of life together to produce sustainable seafood & organic veggies that can than be distributed back

Cruz. First and foremost,

into the community to feed

go check out our website, greenwatergarden.com.

the hungry.

Have a look around and then visit our social media outlets (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) and give us a follow. From there we can use produce boxes for our produce to be delivered in. We’re doing many fundraisers throughout the year, so stay tuned to our website and social media channels for news on that if you’d like to run a race or help out at an event. And finally, if you have the means, donations, sponsorships, and the like are what make the wheels turn. We truly appreciate any help we can get.

lar model that can be available to the public is in progress. But we also want to make sure that we stay true to our

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Pad Thai

This is a very simple, inexpensive, healthy, and delicious dish. This recipe serves up to four. If you may have a peanut allergy, please use almond butter and almonds instead of peanut butter and peanuts. Play with the measurements of ingredients to create what tastes best to you.

By Yvonne Rew-Falk

INGREDIENT LIST (all organic)

INSTRUCTIONS

½ lb. crimini mushrooms

medium size bowl. Slice the crimini mushroom up into fairly

1 carrot

thin slices and mix them into the bowl of vinegar and salt. Let

3 green onions

sit and marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Handful (about 10) of cherry tomatoes

Sauce: Course chop the 3 cloves of garlic and the 4 tbs

1 package of Thai (rice) noodles

6 mini sweet peppers 3 cloves garlic 1 cup peanut butter ½ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup cilantro

First pour ½ cup apple cider vinegar and 2 tbs sea salt into a

of ginger (peal the skin off first), then blend them in a food processor (or whatever you use to blend things). Add the ¼ cup orange and ¼ cup lemon juice. Next add the 1 cup peanut butter, 2 tbs uma boshi paste, 2 tbs soy sauce and

½ cup basil

2 tbs coconut sugar. Blend until the mixture is uniform.

½ cup peanuts

Noodles: Rice noodles don’t take very long to cook, so

¼ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup orange juice 4 tbs fresh ginger

start the noodles per the directions on the package while you’re preparing the vegetables.

2 tbs sea salt

Vegetables: Slice the carrot and peppers into thin

2 tbs uma boshi paste (usually found in the Asian foods

sticks (like big toothpicks). Chop up the green onions.

section of the grocery store)

Dice the tomatoes into wedges or rings. Finely chop the

2 tbs coconut sugar

cilantro and basil. Chop the peanuts into course bits. Set

2 tbs gluten-free soy sauce

all ingredients aside to top the noodles and sauce. Continue on Page 85 ▶

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On each plate or bowl serve a portion of noodles. Pour sauce over noodles then the mushrooms (strain off excess marinade). Next add the vegetables, putting the cilantro, basil and peanuts on last.

Enjoy!

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By Jaimi Ellison

Photo: Kookson

SURFING IS FOR THE ADVENTUROUS. Public perception may even frame surfing as a dangerous sport, considering the combination of marine life, shallow waters, tumultuous tides and currents, and sharp reefs. Surfers take a risk every time they paddle out. Still, most surfers don’t think twice and hop on their board for the next awesome swell. In fact, studies are now showing that athletics like soccer and basketball have higher injury rates. In a study led by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital and Brown Medical School, they found that competitive surfing has 6.6 significant injuries per 1,000 hours of surfing. But, while surfing may be considered the “safer” sport, it has its fair share of hazards. The most common injuries for both competitive and recreational surfing are sprains and strains to the lower extremities, contusions, and lacerations. In this same study they found that 42 percent of reported surfing injuries were acute, relating to contusions (13 percent), sprains and strains (12 percent), and fractures (8 percent). Forty-five percent of injuries resulted from contact with one’s own board, 12 percent from another surfer’s board, and 17 percent with the ocean floor. And, of course, with an increase in expertise comes a higher danger factor of waves a surfer will ride—the injury rate more than doubles as a result of direct correlation between wave height and the energy of the wave. In other words, the bigger, more powerful waves are where the most injuries occur. No one wants to get injured while having fun or competing for, say, the Triple Crown. So what can be done to reduce the risk of these most common surfing injuries?

MECHANISM OF INJURY: Wipeouts, excessive paddling, popular surfing spots, and big drops all have something in common: they are hotbeds of surfing injuries.

WIPEOUT! Falling off the surfboard is no fun, especially when followed by a thud. Whether it be reef, rock, or sand, any blunt force trauma can cause a minor to serious injury, Continue on Page 90 ▶

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the type and extent of which depends on the surfer’s posi-

toe touches, and extend your arms and reach above your

tion and contact area. Injuries associated with wipeouts

head. Slow, long-hold stretches have actually been shown to

include: over-flexion/extension of the lumbar or cervical

“shut-off” muscles and decrease their contraction times. The

spine; landing on the shoulder, which can cause trauma to

key to a quality surf-training warm up is using movements to

the acromioclavicular (ac) joint; fraction to the clavicle or

increase the heart rate, release tight tissues, lubricate joints

the shoulder being forced into subluxation or dislocation;

and excite the nervous system.

and head trauma, such as concussions. That noggin can only take so much of a beating, and while sand may be soft when dry, wet sand is like pavement—especially when you add a few tons of water above you.

EXCESSIVE PADDLING. Nothing is better payoff than

GREATER AWARENESS OF SURROUNDINGS. Pay attention to the other surfers in your surroundings. Follow appropriate surf etiquette to avoid any unfortunate run-ins with others’ equipment. Also, research the break, know your limits and tap all the local knowledge you can. Being pre-

catching that sweet wave and hanging 10 after a long paddle

pared always helps. Lacerations can be avoided with a good

out to the break. But be careful of how much you paddle.

wetsuit and by not taking too many risks near a jetty or in a

Shoulders are the most vulnerable joint to overuse. Injuries can

reef break. Assess the risks before you take them. You don’t

include rotator-cuff impingement, tendonitis, poor posture

have to be a daredevil to be a hero.

from years of paddling causing low back pain, disc degenera-

SPORTS-SPECIFIC TRAINING. Core is king when it

tion in neck and lower back, and decrease in range of motion.

comes to protecting the back. There is a lot of information

CROWD SURFING: The most severe surf injuries are

out there about how to do core work, but be aware that it is

caused by the surfboard. The fins, the nose and the tail can

important to know how well you activate your core muscles,

hit your head, eyes, lips or ears. Even experts like Jack O’Neill

such as the Transverse Abdominus, before starting exercises

aren’t immune to such injuries. (Jack lost his eye in 1971 in a

that may be too difficult. Good exercises to activate your

surfing accident involving one of the first ever surf leashes.)

core are planks and the use of stability balls and balance

So, be careful when surfing popular surf spots and be sure to

boards, just to name a few. Surfing requires endurance as

observe surfing etiquette.

well as short bursts of energy, so workouts should include

BIG DROPS are awesome. The rush that goes through

balance and single-leg exercises, full-body movements, and

my body when I finally catch the wave, pop up and start to carve is intoxicating. But be careful. When standing up on fast, steep waves, your feet can land off center, putting excessive rotational or medial/lateral force through knees or ankles, leading to acute knee and ankle ligament and joint surface injuries such as sprains, strains and dislocations.

shoulder and upper back exercises. For shoulders, specifically, the most important thing you can do is work on the stabilizing muscles of the shoulder and the key ones known as your rotator cuff. These muscles are activated best with low weights and high reps using internal and external rotation of the shoulder. This kind of training will help to stop the big bulky muscles like your deltoids from pulling your humerus bone out of position and nipping soft tissue, allowing you to

SO WHAT CAN YOU DO TO STAY IN STELLAR SHAPE AND LIVE TO SHRED ANOTHER DAY?

paddle longer without pain.

WARM UP Before Hitting the Cold Water. Surfers are notori-

the key to optimizing recovery time between surf sessions.

ously bad at warming up, but 10 minutes of loosening up before

Hands-on treatment such as massage is also helpful. Some

jumping in the water can make a big difference in performance

yoga poses that ensure results are warrior poses and sun salu-

and injury prevention. Include movements and mobility drills

tations. Surfing is all about being one with the water and one

that replicate some of the movements of surfing. This may look

with nature, but don’t forget to be one with yourself. Being in

dorky but it beats the alternative of being injured.

tune with your body is key to staying fit and maintaining your

For increased spinal mobility, practice your pop ups, twist from side to side at the waist to rotate the spine, do simple

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FLEXIBILITY. A surfer’s flexibility is very important to both injury prevention and performance. Contrary to popular belief, keeping the back mobile within pain-free thresholds is

ability to surf that one last wave before the next session.

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By Jake Thomas

The Game Changer: Joey Wolfe & Paradigm Sport

Joey Wolfe is a man with a vision. This was apparent as he led the way through a construction zone that will soon be his new gym, Paradigm Sport. He was talking about the future as though it were already here. As Wolfe described the various sections planned for his state-of-the-art workout center—which is the culmination of his standing career as an athletic trainer—his enthusiasm was infectious. His wife teased him about talking too fast, but Joey carried on without missing a beat. The space, which opens at the end of June, boasts impressive features like a professional batting cage and Keiser Pneumatic Resistance machines with digital feedback. Yet the most important part of his mission as a personal trainer and gym owner is to make a comfortable and enjoyable place for his patrons and trainers. Tucked in the back corner of the industrial section of the Harvey West neighborhood, Wolfe is building a gym complete with a bar-style seating area for enjoying post-workout beverages, bike storage, towel service, Wi-Fi access, couches for parents to relax on while their kids work out, and locker rooms. Wolfe is intent on Paradigm Sport being a family friendly fitness facility—a safe and healthy place where parents can confidently leave their school-aged kids. Upstairs, he designed a large lounge area where they can do their homework and hang out around the ping-pong table. As important as the creature comforts, Wolfe is committed to providing his community with a high-caliber team of trainers to work with professional athletes as well as those simply looking to improve their general fitness. Paradigm Sport currently trains a number of professional baseball players, including Robbie Erlin, Kevin Eichorn and Bobby Crocker—all Santa Cruz residents. His professional surfer roll call includes Nat Young, Jason “Ratboy” Collins, and Peter Mel, to name a few. Wolfe and his trainers pride themselves on providing resources for all ages, all skill levels, and all types of athletes. Establishing and achieving one’s fitness goals, whether professional, amateur, or recreational, is Wolfe’s promise. Wolfe’s vision stems from very personal inspiration. His older brother Vince was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2006 and died in less than a year. Losing his older brother was devastating and showed Wolfe how quickly life can take an unexpected and final turn. It convinced him of how important it is to take action and realize his passions. Having previously been a professional baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays minor league team, Wolfe decided to dedicate himself to sports training. Sometimes vision comes in the least expected ways and, with Paradigm Sport, he is setting his sights on helping people make positive changes in their health and wellbeing.

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Lighthouse Point - A H I ST ORY By: Julia Gaudinski, mobileranger.com

LIGHTHOUS E POINT has amazing views and an equally intriguing history, including lighthouses that have come and gone. It has even been reborn out of a tragic surfing accident. It’s a focal point for locals and the lifeblood of the surf community in Santa Cruz. Surfing lore actually dates back to 1885 when three Hawaiian princes came here to surf. If you only have time to visit one landmark during your visit, consider this one.

PORT CIT Y NEEDS A LIGHT In the 1850s, Santa Cruz was a bustling port city. Ships dropped anchor in the natural harbor offshore and loaded up with redwood, lime, leather, and a bounty of agricultural products. A lighthouse was needed to guide these ships, so congress appropriated $30,000 for the task in 1852. Unfortunately, the title to the land at Lighthouse Point was not clear—a common problem in the post-Mexican California of the 1850s—and the money was actually returned unused. It was not until after the Civil War that the title issues were settled. The lighthouse was finally built in 1869, but this time congress only appropriated $10,000.

GEOLOGY & THE FIRST LIGHTHOUS E Lighthouse Point is composed of a particularly resistant part of the Purisima Formation. However, there are weak spots. The original lighthouse location was close to the cliffs where three large caves were undercutting the point. One came to within 12 feet of the lighthouse. To save it from potentially catastrophic erosion, in 1879, just 10 years after it was built, the lighthouse was moved 300 feet inland, to the landward side of West Cliff Drive. It stayed there until 1948.

A LONG RUN COMES TO AN EN D In 1939, the Coast Guard assumed responsibility for all of the nation’s lighthouses. Two years later, the Coast Guard installed an automated beacon on top of a white wooden tower and decommissioned the Lighthouse. The light from the beacon was less than half as bright as that from the Lighthouse (11,000 vs. 25,000 candle-power units). By 1930, shipping largely disappeared as goods were moved primarily via trucks and trains. Installation of the weak light, which was only good for local fishermen, who complained mightily that it couldn’t be distinguished from the headlights on West Cliff Drive, reflected this reality. The lighthouse facilities were used briefly during World War Continue on Page 103 ▶ Photo: Julie Henry

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II to house 200 soldiers stationed there. It was an all-black unit, which was quite a change for a town whose black population had previously been 18. The reactions ranged from welcoming to blatantly prejudiced. On the welcoming side, the city offered USO shows, and the soldiers played baseball against the local high school. On the not-so welcoming side, the city fathers tried to make parts of the town off limits to these soldiers. The local military chaplain, incensed, threatened to boycott “the whole damn town.” Local businesses ultimately squelched their inner racism. Post-WWII, the lighthouse was not serving a particular purpose, and was demolished. From 1948 until 1967, Santa Cruz had no lighthouse, just a beacon with a weak light. In fact, a petition drive to the Coast Guard in 1959 did result in an upgrade to 80,000 candle-power units; a huge improvement that made the fishermen happier.

OU T O F SA D N E SS: A N EW LI G HTHO USE

Aerial view of Lighthouse Point circa 1941. You can see the beacon and the old lighthouse on

The beacon might still be the only light here today, if not

the north side of West Cliff Drive.

for the tragic death of a local boy named Mark Abbott. On

Photo: Ed Webber, Courtesy of Frank Perry

a Sunday morning in February 1965, Mark left for the beach with his friends. He went body surfing and never returned. His body was later found floating motionless in the water. Amazingly, Mark’s parents, Chuck and Esther Abbott, were able to turn their grief at losing a child into something positive for the community. With the support of the city council, the community, and a $20,000 life insurance payout,

contains a collection of photos, surfboards and memorabilia that come from the local community. If the Surfing Museum is open (10 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed Wednesdays), go in and see the exhibits and the shrine to Mark Abbot.

they built the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. The new

The spirit of honoring the past can also be seen here in sev-

lighthouse, complete with a rotating light, was opened and

eral well-done plaques and monuments. Some speak to

dedicated in November 1967. The new lighthouse honored

stories I haven’t told here. You’ll also see much surfing. If

Mark, but the Abbotts made sure it honored even more than

there are any waves to speak of, there will be surfers at the

their son. A bronze plaque inside the lighthouse reads: “This

adjacent and famed Steamer Lane. You might even glimpse

lighthouse is further dedicated to all our youth whose lives,

a local surfer jumping off “The Point” to catch a wave out at

through fate or misadventure, are terminated before realiz-

“Third Reef.”

ing their true potential. May their spirits find new dimension in the unknown horizons that await us all.”

S U R F ING TA KE S I TS PL ACE

Other official and unofficial community-inspired monuments to surfing can also be seen along West Cliff Drive. Check it out.

The Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, and indeed the whole Lighthouse Point area, has grown to be a very special nexus of expression for the Santa Cruz surfing community. In 1986, due to the efforts of local surfers, members of the Surfrider Foundation, and the Santa Cruz Longboard Union, the world’s first museum dedicated solely to surfing was created and housed in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. It

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