Letter from the Editor

HANG LOOSE

"Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly." – Van Morrison

Summer, in all its glory, might, and glow, is simply sublime.

And feverishly fleeting.

It seems once we get used to the ocean’s salt coating our skin and hair, the late nights doing nothing (and loving every minute of it), the early mornings sipping coffee on the porch…

Poof. It evaporates like rain in the sun.

This year, with school, sports, and any traditional fall schedules up in the air, most of us aren’t too sure what’s to come.

But here’s what we do know.

Summer is awesome. And that summer state-of-mind?

Endless.

Or at least, if can be if we want it to.

This August, I’ll be enjoying the waves of warmth, family and fun, and dreaming of endless summer.

The Endless Summer is a documentary by Bruce Brown released in 1966… about a surfing trip around the world. The California surfers, who showed up at the airport in suits, boards in hand, went off in search of places where they could ride warm waves.

Our cover, painted by local Stephanie Lindley, is an homage to the film’s poster and a reminder that summer doesn’t have to be just where you are. It can be sought after all year long in mind, body, and spirit.

From bikes to beaches, suntans to sailing, this issue is packed with fun. We hope you enjoy all the fun features, food, photos, games, and more inside.

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Hang loose friends...

See you on the beach,

Stef Godfrey

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