Im sorry you grew up. It was a joke. The dory fisherman go back a long time ago I was thinking old folks home Im not even sure they are still there Most of my work is in Newport Corona del mar area
I actually "shot the pier" more than once in my youth...on a few 6-7 ft. swell days.
Fun days....As was watching the dory guy's and a woman or two....come in. As a fisherman myself....I enjoyed watching those boats come in...and anticipating their catch.
Wasted a few years searching for swells in that area.....56th St. was my main spot....but surfed from Huntington to Ensenada.
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