Fellow Paddle Surfers

  The 23rd Annual Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival was simply grand. Sitting there at Steamers with the sun shinning on my face looking at Steamer-smooth and glassy with an off shore blowing rooster tails off the overhead waves was simply a wonderful thing to be a part of. I mean the view was breathtaking with waves that you could almost see through, deep blue skis studded with pure white puffy clouds and whales perusing the outside break-it was stunning! I want to officially thank all who had a part in this gathering-for it is a gathering of people who come to share in this magnificent appreciation of this energy space. The addition of the Stand-up (SUP) group was not only another tribute to this paradigm but demonstrated what a beautiful dance with waves this sport represents. I will take out my stand-up board with a new commitment born from the skills these surfers displayed. SUP will be a permanent asset in all our events.


  To make sure that no one is left out of the next confluence of energy of paddle surfing at Steamer Lane, I am announcing the dates for the Festival in 2010. We have submitted our requests for March 26th-28th of 2010. This event demonstrated the combined positive karma of all can prevail over anything. Thank you, my hats off to all who participated.

Dennis Judson

Apr 12, 2009