Thanks to Drift for the heads-up.

I’m going slightly off-topic here, but I do love a good kayak. After college I worked in publishing, which was a wonderful financial decision. To support my socializing-in-nyc habit I needed a second job. On the day that I was going to accept hours at Patagucci SoHo I was offered a job at New York Kayak Company. I stayed on for nights and weekends until years later, even after the second job wasn’t monetarily necessary. It gave me a break from the city, both on the water and in the store (first in a Chelsea loft, then to its present location on Pier 40).

Being a kayak store in Manhattan it made sense to carry folding kayaks. When not actually working, my hours at the store were mainly spent daydreaming at the Feathercrafts hanging on display. The Khatsalano still has better lines than most hardshells that I’ve seen. Personally? I’d “settle” for a Wisper. That these can be checked as baggage, thrown in the back of a rental, and then set up – anywhere – within an hour still amazes me. Some. Day.

Where to begin with these guys? I heard about the magazine, fell in love with it, subscribed. Then they stopped publication. Temporarily. They came back online. Only. Now they’re just about the best thing out there. Give me this, Surfer’s Journal, and a few select surfy blogs and you can keep your Surfing, Surfer, and pretty much all of that other crap.

Check out today’s images and behind-the-scenes account of this year’s Mavericks competition by Jay Watson.

I’m more than a little obsessed with the work of Jay Ryan. Just ask Caddie. She’s kept me in check, however I do hope that someday – maybe – I’ll be able to add “193 Fish” to the wall.

It’s week 16 and Trucker is turnip-sized.

tintype by Joni Sternbach

I’ve been meaning to mention Joni Sternbach for a while now. Caddie and I were at the Edward Cella gallery back in August for a friend’s reception. While there I noticed Joni Sternbach’s book for sale. I asked about it and learned she’d just shown at the gallery and that there were still some tintypes in their storage. It was really cool to see them in person.

On a side note…recognize these guys?

Director and Cinematographer: Sean Mullens

You’ve probably seen this. It’s all over the place. I even got it in an email from my Dad this morning.

There’s an interview with the lead singer about the work involved over at MTV.

See you soon.

I have an unhealthy obsession with these boards. Lucky for them they’re soooooo far away.