Today was a lovely warm day with clouds and sun. There was wind from something out in the Atlantic. Days like this can lead to greater waves -- the kind that surfers enjoy. And yes, there are surf areas in Nova Scotia as well as the rest of the coastal world <smile>. The wind affects the waves as they reach the shore, too. It is easy to be caught off guard by a larger rogue wave if walking too close to the line dividing wet and dry sand regions. It makes sense on such days to carry not only a towel but a change of clothes -- just in case. <smile>
I've watched surfers on Pacific and Atlantic coasts. While I'd never try this sport, watching those who do is amazing. They make it look easy, which it definitely is not. There must be a sense of freedom when riding the crest of a wave as well as the exhilaration of shooting the pipeline curl fully surrounded by the wave. I can partly understand the former, but the latter is not at all understandable to this claustrophobe. It won't make me stop watching, though.
A song worked well with my thoughts today. It fits both intentional and unintended wave encounters. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Catch a Wave -- The Beach Boys
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