So..... I picked up my new wetsuit today.... the first one
I've ever had. After last weekend at Pompanio....... gettin
g thrashed in the rough surf and FREEEEEEEZING in the cold
water in just my swimsuit....... I was really greatful to h
ave a warm layer today as I tried out the infamous "Ocean B
each" in San Francisco.

Sad to say.... I didn't even get 1 decent ride! But... I w
as hella warm!

I don't think I've ever felt an ocean current so strong!!!
I mean... I could barely stand up..... and each time a wav
e crashed.... I got hurled like... a 1/4 mile downshore! (D
AMN!!!)

There weren't any other bodyboarders around.... (that I co
uld see).... but there were a good number of surfers out fa
rther. I don't know HOW they were able to paddle out! I ask
ed a few guys if it was always this way... and they said..
sometimes.. the current is even stronger!

I think I will have to try someplace that isn't quite so f
oreboding. One of the guys suggested a place in Pacifica ne
ar the Taco Bell. I think I will try that place tomorrow.

If I leave work by 4pm...... I can get to the ocean by 5:3
0 or 6pm... and still have a couple of hours before the sun
sets.

Speaking of which..... despite my inability to successfull
y deal with the ocean tonight... I did see a very nice CA s
unset.... and.. it was good to be in the ocean.

:-)