Date a Surfer
They’re the one with the slightly unkempt hair, scruffy face, draped in a combination of earth tones and neon colors. The kind of look you can tell Hollister tried to emulate in their advertisements, but fell short of authenticity. Tanned skin, sun-bleached hair, and good posture didn’t strike you as a normal combination until you met them. Sand is scattered across their neckline and lodged under their fingernails. Each grain has a story to go with it, and they’re eager to share 'em all if you ask.
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Don't Date a Surfer ... you have been warned
Don’t date a surfer. Don’t do it. Trust me. You’ll always come second to the waves. They wake up with the sun. You’ll squint your eyes open just to see them wide awake. They check up on all the surf reports as they roll out of bed, and jump into a pair of board shorts or into a teeny bikini. They then cover their sun-kissed skin in thick sunscreen that makes you wonder if their skin can even breathe.
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A Season-by-Season Breakdown of Glory, Frostbite, and Questionable Decisions
If you're considering taking up surfing in New York, first of all: welcome. You're either incredibly brave, mildly unhinged, or you just watched Point Break and haven’t checked the water temperature yet. Surfing in New York is not for the faint of heart—or for anyone with normal body temperature expectations. Here’s what it’s like to surf the Empire State, season by season.
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A Day in the Life of a New York Surf School Instructor
My 2:30 lesson was waiting for me on the sand, practicing her balance by standing on one leg. She was a tanned, brunette beauty that instantly stole my heart. 8 years old and enthusiastic, kids are secretly my favorite lessons to teach because they always have fun! I pretend they are not but they are. Full of energy and spirit she told me her Hawaiian inspired name and we slapped a sandy high five.
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