Surf Is Where You Find It
By (Author) Gerry Lopez
Foreword by Rob Machado
Foreword by Steve Pezman
Patagonia Books
Patagonia Books
11th June 2015
Second Edition
United States
General
Non Fiction
Biography: sport
797.32092
Winner of Print Magazine -- Print Regional Design (Far West) 2016 (United States)
416
Width 165mm, Height 241mm, Spine 30mm
907g
Written by one of the most revered surfers of his generation, Gerry Lopez's Surf Is Where You Find It is a collection of stories about a lifetime of surfing. But more than that, it is a collection of stories about the lessons learned from surfing. It presents 38 stories about those who have been influential in the sport -- surfing anytime, anywhere, and in any way.Lopez, an innovator in stand-up-paddle (one of the fastest growing water sports in the world), now shares his stories about pioneering that sport. Conveyed in Gerry's unique voice, augmented with photos from his personal collection, this book is a classic for surf enthusiasts everywhere.
Gerry Lopez made his reputation at Pipeline, then went on to a lifelong career in surfing, snowboarding, and stand-up-paddle. He co-founded Lightning Bolt Maui surfboards, was instrumental in developing the high-performance shortboard, and has appeared in many films. He lives in Bend, OR.
Rob Machado is an Australian-born American professional surfer from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, a community in Encinitas, CA.
Steve Pezman is the founder of The Surfers Journal and has been the editor since 1992. He lives in San Clemente, CA.