
Blog From The Road, Episode 1: The Good With the Bad - Exploring the Reality of Surf Travel With Kids
Posted by DAVID KELLY
The Good With the Bad Exploring the Reality of Surf Travel With Kids Ā When it comes to surf travel, we typically only see the glitz and glamourāthe tubes and triumphs, the waves we score and the cultures that we are immersed in. What we donāt often see are the speed bumps along the wayāthe mistakes and misfortunes that are part and parcel of the travel experience. This week I was reminded first-hand of how difficult travel can be. As the run of south swell in Hawaii trickled to a close, I headed to San Diego with a buddyās 15-year-old sonāa frothing grom who had never been on a surf trip before. Heād been waiting patiently for this trip, and the right conditions had finally popped up. Perfect swell size and direction, good wind, good tidesāall the elements you need to score in Mexico. We were heading for a quiet, often-overlooked zone with a high-quality point break, a pair of slabs, and a hollow beach break, and the kid was absolutely stoked. The border crossing at the CBX terminal in San Diego went smoothly, and with an hour before our flight we were checked in and ready to clear security...
Blog From The Road, Episode 1: The Good With the Bad - Exploring the Reality of Surf Travel With Kids
Posted by DAVID KELLY