OupssS..Side down in #SantaCruz
#SteamerLane #NorCal

#surfers #surfing #surf at #SteamerLane for #SurfersOnSaturday

#ocean #waves #sports

here's some more #surfers going airborne at #SteamerLane!

here's more of those #surfers #surfing #surf at #SteamerLane for #SurfersOnSaturday. how do they manage to stay on their boards is beyond me. oh yeah, centrifugal force & gecko DNA.

#ocean #waves #sports

here's some #surfers #surfing #surf at #SteamerLane for #HumansOfBlueSky

#ocean #waves

here's some #humans #surfing #surf at #SteamerLane for #HumansOfBlueSky

#surfers #ocean #waves #sports #EastCoastKin

Swell at Steamers.🌊 #SteamerLane #CAwx

here's some boys n boards being #surfers #surfing #surf at #SteamerLane for #SurfersOnSaturday

#sports #oceans #waves

Warning to sign to greet the wave riders. 🏄 #steamerlane 🦦🏴‍☠️

I say this not to diminish the impact of these interactions, but because badly behaved kayaks go into the sea otter nursery! (No big swells there for surfers). The sea otter nursery kelp beds and the surfbreak would’ve been destroyed by a mile long breakwater there. #steamerlane

Here is middle peak.. blowing off steamers #steamerlane 🏄‍♂️

Fata Morgana at Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz Sentinel, of April 1st, says: On Wednesday morning last, one of the finest mirages that it has been our good fortune to see made its appearance in our bay; in fact the picture partook more of the Fata Morgana than mirage. Standing on the blufl, near the light-house, we watched the beautiful scene for hour after hour. It was one of those scenes which at times makes its appearance on the const of Messin. The entire beach, with its narrow line of yellow sand extending from Point Pinos entirely around to this place, and the many landing places and towns became visible, looming up like gigantie castles. The houses in Monterey, twenty-two miles distant, appear to hang in the air, and as if gently rocked in a sea of glass. The mountains back of that city, and the light-house, formed a splendid back-ground. Far away on the right could be seen an ocean steamer, which, at times, seemed to be four or five stories high, with heavy roll plowing toway to the Golden Crate, and the bay towards Moss' Landing, the buildings of the landing constantly growing taller and taller, the steamer Monterey making her way to this city. In the immediate fore-ground were five or six schooners tacking in different directions, and passing and repassing each other, adding to the beauty of the scene. We watched this shifting kaleidoscope, while it changed into every imaginable shape. The line of sand beach became rough, and waves like those seen on the intervening bay seemed to roll along the shore. The opposite shore ran up massive columns, supporting a stupendous entablature, which grew wider at the top, then changed and represented beautiful waterfalls or precipitous bluffs. This would give place to a city, whose magnificent buildings would appear to rock, then rising, would remain a moment suspended high in the air, then disappear, while another picture was forming on the water's level. A gentle breeze was blowing at the time, and the dav was warm and cl…

Here is a write up from 1871 of Fata Morgana scenes from #steamerlane, looking towards Moss’ Landing, where they were describing steamships and schooners floating in the mid air.

Important context for the surf board stealing in #steamerlane is that there’s really nowhere for the sea otters to rest along it’s steep wall. They just swim and float endlessly. So I bet a board showing up in the lane is a welcome rest.

and now to #SteamerLane with those #surfers #surfing #surf for #SurfersOnSaturday

#ocean #waves #sports

I haven't posted any #surfers #surfing #surf in several weeks, so here those boys & their boards shredding the #green stuff at #SteamerLane for #SurfersOnSaturday

#sports #ocean #ColorADay #GreenSat

#ToHonorSurfing is a bronze statue right by #steamerLane in #SantaCruz, CA. the white head covering was painted by talented birds.

time for #surfers #surfing #surf at #SteamerLane for #SurfersOnSaturday with Kelly Slater 'ridin that green, high on caffeine' in a pro tournament.

(he doesn't actually like the taste of it plain)

*a nod to Clapton for that phrase

#ocean #waves

it's Saturday, so once again from #SteamerLane, those #surfers #surfing #surf

#outdoors #ocean #waves #sports

it is Saturday so I must post these pro #surfers #surfing on some pretty #green #surf at #SteamerLane for #SurfersOnSaturday.

#ocean #waves #sports #JuneSea #WorldSurfLeague

here's my contribution for the #JuneSea theme with a #surfer making it look easy on a turbulent #wave at #SteamerLane

#ocean #sports

it's those boys & their boards at #SteamerLane with the #surfers #surfing #surf for #SurfersOnSaturday

#ocean #waves #sports

almost forgot those #surfers #surfing #surf at #SteamerLane for #SurfersOnSaturday

#waves #ocean #sports

I’m happy to know you enjoy my surf pics, Sara, thank you! 🙏

browse the tag #SteamerLane & you’ll see a lot of the surf pics I’ve posted, plus pics by others.

speaking of aqua, here's some #surfers #surfing #surf at #SteamerLane for #SurfersOnSaturday

#ocean #waves #sports

time for another edition of those #surfers #surfing #surf at #SteamerLane for #SurfersOnSaturday

#sports #waves #ocean

Shredder!
#santacruz
#steamerlane
#santacruzpaddlefest

yay, the weekend! here's some pro #surfers #surfing #surf at #SteamerLane during the 2005 O'Neill Coldwater Classic for #SurfersOnSaturdays

#nature #ocean #sports #WorldSurfLeague

Surfer in back thinking "I can do better!" Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz.

Shot with a long lens from afar, making it appear that the surfer is sitting down off her board for a rest.

BAM! Surfer penetrating the white water barrier.

Spectators on railing at the Lighthouse overlooking "The Slot" where surfers start their rides close to the cliff around the corner. Note the touch of spring - lemon grass.

USA Surfing Invitational March 8-9, 2025, continued. Surfing mainly on the shore break, great show on a perfect weekend, nevertheless. 1. Hey, I can do that! 2. Sitting down for a rest. 3. Penetrating the white water barrier. Spectators above "The Slot." #surfing #SteamerLane #Photography