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Catching Waves

Collected by: Matt Gibson

All the places that I'd love to surf.

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Surfing the Eisbach Wave, Munich, Germany

It takes some German engineering to surf in land-locked Bavaria. But endless rides are possible on the Eisbach wave, a man-made, standing curl in the middle of a narrow artificial stream that runs through the English Garden. It has drawn both...

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San Francisco Surf Spots

Ocean Beach is a massive, four-mile-long stretch of sand. Surfers talk about it in terms of the block they surf. I surf Pacheco or Moraga Street.

As told to Jen Murphy.See all of Danny Hess’s favorite places inSan Francisco’s Sunset District.Photos...

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Trujillo, Victor Larco Herrera, Peru
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Riding the waves in Trujillo

Just about 15 minutes outside of the center of Trujillo - Peru's colonial town in the northwestern part of the country and third largest city - you'll find the quaint seaside town of Huanchaco. Here you will find many surfers teaching local kids...

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Lima, San Isidro District, Peru
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Lima Coast

The coast of Lima city is so different from any I have seen. It is much more dramatic. And there are only rocks when you go out on the water, not sand. The main sport here is surfing. People actually go south or north for beaching. My favorite...

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Mollusk Surf Shop, San Francisco

Mollusk is a neighborhood surf shop that sells clothing and great boards. They carry my surfboards and handplanes [for body surfing]. They occasionally host art shows and live music. The shop is sort of like the cornerstone of the Sunset. 4500...

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Haleiwa, Haleiwa, Hawaii
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chuns reef north shore Oahu

beautiful warm surf at chuns reef on north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Tasty waves for longboard and short. Can get big winter, so be careful.. park right across from beach, lock up, don't leave valuables. surf with sea turtles until sun goes down....

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San Juan del Sur, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
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Buena Vista Surf Club, Nicaragua

Buena Vista Surf Club (BVSC) is a tropical modern eco-lodge nestled in a hill overlooking Playa Maderas. Guests stay in free-standing tree houses with magnificent views of the lush jungle and Pacific ocean. BVSC was built by a Dutch couple, Marc...

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Itamambuca Eco Resort, Ubatuba, Brazil
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The simple and perfect Itamambuca

Itamambuca, located in Ubatuba, its one of the most beautiful beaches on the northern coast of São Paulo - Brasil. To reach the beach, you have to cross the river Itamambuca (illustrated in the photo above). Depending on the season, the river is...

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San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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San Francisco Surf

no better adrenaline rush than surfing ocean beach in San Francisco at low tide. The sun going down and the sets marching in will keep you buzzing long after your ripping' rides!

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