This is kind of random - and fortunately not tragic. A small boat washed ashore at Bolsa Chica State Beach earlier this afternoon, with no one on it.
The fisherman who fell off was pretty lucky, and was picked up by another sailor out at sea, according to lifeguard Ryan Gates.
OC Register reporter Annie Burris is finding out more, keep posted here.
Just saw a post on Sciencedude’s blog about a rip current warning going out to north OC beaches.
The rip currents are being produced by a south swell hitting the shores, and could pose a threat to inexperienced swimmers and surfers, according to the blog.
The advisory will be in place through late Tuesday. Read more here about the rips, and what the surf will be like.
Check out this multimedia interactive on what rips are all about.
If you dig riding retro surfboards or you just want to see some old ’70s quivers, then this is a really cool event coming up. The 11th annual Surfside Seventies Expression Session and Retro surfboard riding contest is just over a week away.
If you have your own ’70s equipment or you want to borrow a board, there are plenty of sticks available. Contestants must pick out of a hat to see what board they’ll have to surf on in each heat.
Trophies and prizes will be handed out for the best ’70s style, best ride, deepest pearl, etc. This event always draws a good crowd of spectators and a handful of notable surfers. Last year Peter “PT” Townend was carving away on some old relics.
Entry into the event is $30 and includes a T-shirt. Following the contest is an awards ceremony at J. King Neptunes in Sunset Beach.
Contest entry forms are available at the Katin Surf Shop in Sunset Beach.
When: 7 a.m., Saturday July 18
Where: Anderson Street, Sunset Beach
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