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Why Oceanside, California is the Ultimate Surfing Destination
Welcome to the sun-kissed shores of Oceanside, California! A place where the art of surfing comes alive and the ocean beckons all those who seek to conquer its majestic waves. If you're yearning to learn the exhilarating sport of surfing, look no further! Oceanside, with its pristine beaches and our exceptional surf school, Oceanside Surf School, offers an unbeatable combination for anyone eager to ride the waves and embrace the surfing lifestyle. Embrace the Surfing Haven: Picture-perfect beaches stretch as far as the eye can see, bathing in the glorious Californian sunshine. Oceanside provides the perfect canvas for mastering the...
Unveiling the Enigmatic By-the-Wind Sailor (Velella velella)
Unveiling the Enigmatic By-the-Wind Sailor (Velella velella)Unveiling itself as a captivating blue and transparent entity adorning shorelines, the intriguing species known as Velella velella has been making its presence felt. Derived from the Latin word "vēlum," meaning sail, its name aptly reflects the striking resemblance of its blueish clear sail, earning it the common moniker "by-the-wind sailor."The By-the-Wind Sailor (Velella velella) is not what it seems at first glance—it is a complex ensemble of multiple individuals rather than a solitary organism. These marine hydrozoans share close kinship with jellyfish, belonging to the same group. Much like their Portuguese man o'...
Grand Re-opening
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Hey there, exciting news! Oceanside Surf School is back in action for the summer season! We battled through a wild winter of cold and rain, but we made it, and we're pumped to teach the awesome sport of surfing!Oh, by the way, this winter was a blast for me. I actually went back to my old gig as a snowboard instructor up at Mammoth Mountain. Can you believe it? I've been part of the Mammoth crew for almost a decade now, and it felt great to share the love for snowboarding with everyone hitting the slopes. Now, I'm bringing that...
Open for winter lessons! December through March
I want to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. Each of you made an impact in my friends and I lives the past through years and even though my grammar skills were never great I hope your all doing GREAT! We're teaching students to surf during the greatest time of year, well that's up to opinion. But our opinion is that every season is more enjoyable while surfing. Surfing teaches us to find our center. Maintaining balance throughout our daily lives can be a task to handle, when we take our cares to the Ocean we get a brand new...
How to care for a Stingray Wound
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At first you think you've only been pinched then soon a deep painful toxin moves about the wounded area. The solution is to get your wound into hot water as soon as possible. I found myself falling to my knees this last time I was hit. Stingrays are no joke, and we have to take their lessons seriously. Making sure to take proper care of the wound after it heals is a large part of the journey and the deep awareness they bring. I was out 2 days ago, checking in on our instructor and friend Nic, it was so...