dane larson Archive

• The Ecosystem of a Surf Spot0June 27, 2002

  The Ecosystem of a Surf Spot

  I traveled recently to surf a well-known spot here in Northern California. Not a remote spot, mind you, but one...

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• Good Morning0June 12, 2002

  Good Morning

  The cold sting of the morning slaps my face when I open my window to check the weather. Clear. I...

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• Our Crowded World0May 30, 2002

  Our Crowded World

  I received many comments regarding my previous installment, “The Ethics of Surf Camps.” So many, in fact, that I’ve decided...

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• The Ethics of Surf Camps0May 14, 2002

  The Ethics of Surf Camps

  When I was young, growing up in a small California suburb, I took tennis lessons over the summer. At some...

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• Uncle Whitey0April 30, 2002

  Uncle Whitey

  I first saw the movie “Jaws” when I was 9 years old. I’ll never forget going to the vintage 70′s...

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• Surf-Quirky1April 15, 2002

  Surf-Quirky

  I put sunblock on the backs of my hands. I’m not joking. Even when I’m wearing a full wetsuit, I...

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• Fear2April 1, 2002

  Fear

  Okay, I’ll admit it: I am afraid. I get scared out in the water when the waves get big. I...

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• To Tow Or Not To Tow0March 18, 2002

  To Tow Or Not To Tow

  There has been a great deal of debate lately over the merits of tow-in surfing or, more specifically, Personal Watercraft...

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• Introduction0March 18, 2002

  Introduction

  Allow me the privilege of introducing this column, “Down The Line.” Its intention is to provide perspective from the every-day,...

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