59. TAKE A BOAT TRIP
Doesn’t matter if it’s a plush yacht in Indo or a leaky sailboat in Baja, so long as you spend enough time on the water to get your sea legs. “It’s amazing how much is out there where the roads end,� says Gregg Drude. “Living on the water is an adventure in itself.� And there’s nothing sweeter than paddling into a lineup from behind.
60. GIVE A GOOD WAVE TO A STRANGER
Your inner Buddha will be proud. It’s a quick karma fix that often comes back around in the same session.
61. WATCH THE PIPE MASTERS FROM THE BEACH
Just be sure to bring a spare pair of shorts.
62.UPGRADE YOUR SURF SPOT
It’s like breaking up with a bad girlfriend. Moving on isn’t easy, but eventually you’ll outgrow that weak-ass beachbreak where you threw your first cutback. As you get better, your go-to spot should, too.
63. GO GREEN
Relax. You don’t have to move into a redwood tree or rock hemp underwear. Just become aware of your footprint and do something about it. Pick up trash after a session. Send a check to Surfrider. Write a letter to the mayor about beach access. Do something.
64. SCORE ON CHRISTMAS DAY
No better way to declare your priorities. Be sure to check to see if Santa left a new wetsuit under the tree before you sneak out the door.
65. GET SHOWN UP BY A GROM
There’s profit in the humility that derives from watching a 10-year-old make a wave that would have kicked your aging ass. It happens eventually to all of us, so you might as well get it done now.