Surfs up at Devil's Punchbowl
These Oregon adventurers are certainly getting the "ultimate" taste already. As soon as the last camper landed at the airport, they all hopped in the vans and made their way to the coast. The next morning they met the legendary surf teacher and Oregon coast guru Paul Hansen. After a brief struggle with getting into their wetsuits, they were "stoked" (as the surfers say) to get into the water. Paul made sure that everyone was equipped with the knowledge they needed to find the perfect wave, and it sure payed off fast. Sam, one of the most apprehensive, was among the first to find his inner surfer and get some great rides, right off the bat. By the end of the first surf day, everyone was laughing and catching as many waves as they could paddle for. They headed back to camp and ate some much needed burritos. This morning, they arrived back at the surf spot, and they quickly learned about how the tide effects the waves. Not to worry, Paul Hansen is here! With Paul's local knowledge and enthusiasm for the area, the group spent the morning learning about local wild and marine life by going tide pooling in The Devil's Punchbowl. When the tide came in, it was back to the waves for round two of tearing up the surf! They surfed until they couldn't move their arms. Surfing, check. Be careful Mom and Dad. I wouldn't be surprised if every one of them came home asking for a surfboard! Above is a very focused Jon catching a good one today.
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