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Additional heats featured multiple dogs surfing tandem or riding with people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Labs, terriers and spaniels in monogrammed life vests dog-paddled out into the Pacific. 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The group welcomes experienced and new birders alike to its events. \u003ccite>(Photo courtesy of Alyssa Winn)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"BirdwatchwithQueerBirdersBayArea\">\u003c/a>Birdwatch with Queer Birders Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Even if you’ve never gone birding in your life, this group might just turn you on to the hobby.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/queerbirders_bayarea/?hl=en\">Queer Birders Bay Area,\u003c/a> which welcomes people of all experience levels and ages, nerdy bird puns — and fun outfits — are the norm. Consequently, this group’s outings are “really easy to spot,” said Alyssa Winn, who co-leads the group with Paige Pritchard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group’s goal is to make each outing feel as accessible as possible by planning transit-accessible trips or setting up carpools. The group provides free binoculars and books to borrow, and encourages its more experienced birders not to yell out identifications they’re making — so everyone can get a chance to learn how to ID different birds for themselves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Birding is a very welcoming hobby, but there can still sometimes be a concern about joining spaces and having to constantly not know who’s in the group with you and if it’s going to be a safe space,” Winn said. “Historically, queer spaces were hidden — they were underground. We had the idea: why not be out and out?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11763843/recuperated-egrets-and-herons-rescued-from-oakland-tree-head-back-to-nature\">Arrowhead Marsh\u003c/a> in Oakland and \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/cesar-chavez-park\">Cesar Chavez Park\u003c/a> in Berkeley are some of Queer Birders Bay Area’s regular spots, as is San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-of-golden-gate-park\">Golden Gate Park\u003c/a> in fall and winter during “weird duck season,” Winn said, when ducks are reproducing and have their finest plumage on display.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Winn’s one piece of advice for newbies? “Show up ready to take things slow,” they said. ”A lot of birding is the journey and not the end point.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with Queer Birders Bay Area to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Queer Birders Bay Area is heading to \u003ca href=\"https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hhrbkfbq/events/308265300/?eventOrigin=group_events_list\">Corona Heights Park in San Francisco on June 22 (was previously June 14) at 10 a.m.\u003c/a> to birdwatch, followed by an outing to the \u003ca href=\"https://randallmuseum.org/\">Randall Museum\u003c/a>. Then, the group plans to walk down to the Castro District to \u003ca href=\"https://www.fabulosabooks.com/\">Fabulosa Books\u003c/a> to donate or purchase books in support of \u003ca href=\"https://www.fabulosabooks.com/books-not-bans.html\">its “Books Not Bans” campaign,\u003c/a> which helps expand access to queer literature.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ride the waves with\u003ca id=\"RidethewaveswithQueerSurf\">\u003c/a> Queer Surf\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Now in its third year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.queersurf.org/\">Queer Surf\u003c/a> recently hosted its annual “\u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/12uDa2CBkFH2ittLm_Usqmd2jdl3SGejCdWSmfypN2YM/edit?usp=sharing\">Switch: An Exhibition of Queer Surfing\u003c/a>” — a free surfing event at Pacifica State Beach that aims to break down the gender binary in surfing to celebrate all members of the sport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s an opportunity to elevate and showcase queer, nonbinary and trans wave riding talent,” co-director Nic Brisebois said. “It’s a chance for us to celebrate the year, come together from the north and south, and build a coastal \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycelium\">mycelial \u003c/a>connection with each other — and have queer public art and expression and joy and play.”[aside postID=news_12042938 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-19-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg']The event even included a heat to specifically showcase the talents of trans surfers, and in doing so “uplift surfers of all genders, including gender expansiveness,” Brisebois said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While part of Queer Surf’s mission statement is “to expand the surf culture,” Brisebois said, they also acknowledged that the existing systems “may not be ready for that” yet. “So we’ve just decided to carve out a space for ourselves,” they said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But last weekend’s Switch event is by no means the only way to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13969349/queer-surfers-saved-me-from-a-stingray-and-reminded-me-of-hope\">get involved with queer surf culture\u003c/a> in the Bay Area. \u003ca href=\"https://form.jotform.com/223011389887160\">Queer Surf offers lessons at\u003c/a> Linda Mar Beach each month and is even hosting a summer series where participants can “learn to surf in community every week,” Brisebois said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group isn’t limited to surfing, either often hosting movie nights, snorkeling and kayaking, in addition to a group chat where queer, trans and nonbinary surfers can coordinate paddle-outs. Brisebois said the group strives to offer \u003ca href=\"https://www.queersurf.org/programs\">a wide range of activities for a variety of interests and abilities\u003c/a>. “Once we realized surfing wasn’t everyone’s goal, we expanded,” they said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The key piece is just come have fun and be yourself at the beach, which is maybe not something that queer folks have [always] been able to do.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with Queer Surf to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Queer Surf is hosting a tide pooling event on June 14 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Pescadero organized with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.calacademy.org/\">California Academy of Sciences\u003c/a>. Information about carpools and \u003ca href=\"https://form.jotform.com/251477387533163\">what to bring is on the event registration page.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12043609\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/QS_Switch_2025-17-Kiara-Fillingim-scaled-e1749589256774.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12043609\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/QS_Switch_2025-17-Kiara-Fillingim-scaled-e1749589256774.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A surfer walks into the break during Queer Surf’s annual Switch: An Exhibition of Queer Surfing event on Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica on June 7, 2025. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Kiara Fillingim)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Get into nature with the \u003ca id=\"GetintonaturewiththestoriedRainbowSierrans\">\u003c/a>storied Rainbow Sierrans\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Since 1986, \u003ca href=\"https://rainbowsierrans.org/\">this Bay Area-based group of the Sierra Club\u003c/a> has offered regular hikes, bike rides and other outdoor activities specifically for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people — plus their friends and allies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Today, \u003ca href=\"https://rainbowsierrans.org/Calendar\">the Rainbow Sierrans organize group outings every week\u003c/a>, which are led by official Sierra Club leaders trained in first aid and outdoor leadership.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An outing might take place “anywhere from \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/mount-tamalpais-state-park\">Mount Tam in Marin County\u003c/a> to one of the regional parks, \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/mount-tamalpais-state-park\">Mount Diablo\u003c/a> or beyond,” said Ann Lehr, Rainbow Sierran’s outings chair.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group also hosts a handful of overnight camping trips each year across California, usually on long weekends. Most of their outings are published on their website and on \u003ca href=\"https://www.meetup.com/rainbowsierrans/\">Meetup.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you plan to RSVP to an outing, make sure to “read the description of the outing carefully,” Lehr said — because they can really vary in difficulty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://rainbowsierrans.org/membership\">While being a member of the Rainbow Sierrans\u003c/a> isn’t required to attend day activities, it’s encouraged for other events like their annual picnic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with the Rainbow Sierrans to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://rainbowsierrans.org/Calendar\">Consult their calendar\u003c/a> for details of the Rainbow Sierrans’ next outing: a \u003ca href=\"https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000nXb32IAC&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=Marin%20Headlands%20Hike@37.853077,-122.493322\">Marin Headlands Hike on June 14 at 10 a.m. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Find community through \u003ca id=\"FindcommunitythroughBranchingOutAdventures\">\u003c/a>Branching Out Adventures\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For ecologist Tyler Feld, being queer in the outdoors hasn’t always been easy. Hearing people call queerness “unnatural” is one part of it, he said. So is the lack of safety he feels when being out in some rural areas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Queer people historically haven’t always been the most welcomed in nature,” he said. “I remember being a kid and feeling weird for being a queer person who wanted to go hang out by a river instead of going to the clubs.”[aside postID=news_12042550 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/curling1-KQED-1020x680.jpg']But as founder of \u003ca href=\"https://branchingoutadv.org/\">Branching Out Adventures\u003c/a> leading outdoors trips across the Bay Area, Feld said he’s found community and grounding in bringing queer people together outside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everybody belongs in nature,” he said, “and queerness exists everywhere that you look.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His nonprofit is aimed at creating spaces for all identities in the queer community through hiking, wildlife viewing, camping and other outdoors excursions. All events are free and open to everyone of all experience levels, but RSVPs are encouraged, Feld said. The group partners with organizations like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/\">Midpeninsula Open Space District\u003c/a> and the state parks department to make sure these hikes, which include overnight trips like their \u003ca href=\"https://events.humanitix.com/queer-campout-tahoe-national-forest-8vtkc8mh\">upcoming July 10–13 camping trip in Sierra City\u003c/a> — are as accessible as possible, “so that people can get their toes in the water before committing to doing something really big.”.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you can’t make it to their Pride events? Know that “we’re definitely around,” Feld said. “If people have things that they’re excited to do or want to do, reach out to us — because we want to provide activities that people are excited about.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12043607\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/C271D2A1-552B-4FEC-A6C7-314CEE21F53C-scaled-e1749590877502.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12043607\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/C271D2A1-552B-4FEC-A6C7-314CEE21F53C-scaled-e1749590877502.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A group of Queer Birders Bay Area participants explores a boardwalk searching for birds to identify. The group provides binoculars and bird identification books to participants for free. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Alyssa Winn)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with Branching Out Adventures to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To celebrate Pride, the group is \u003ca href=\"https://branchingoutadv.org/events\">hosting a whole weekend of events across the Bay Area\u003c/a>, including a \u003ca href=\"https://events.humanitix.com/queer-hike-sunset-hike-at-russian-ridge-open-space\">sunset hike at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://events.humanitix.com/queer-yoga-yoga-at-westlake-park\">Queer Yoga at Westlake Park in Santa Cruz. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Discover your ‘spark \u003ca id=\"DiscoveryoursparkbirdwithQueersofaFeather\">\u003c/a>bird’ with Queers of a Feather\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Speaking of birding and puns: Megan Nguyen said that when they first started their LGBTQ+ birding group \u003ca href=\"https://openspacetrust.org/event/queers-of-a-feather/\">Queers of a Feather\u003c/a>, “people started flocking to the event.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nguyen is the community events manager for the conservation nonprofit \u003ca href=\"https://openspacetrust.org/\">Peninsula Open Space Trust,\u003c/a> on whose lands Queers of Feather now hosts up to six outings per year These events are co-hosted with the \u003ca href=\"https://scvbirdalliance.org/\">Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/\">Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy\u003c/a> (which, incidentally, hosts \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/events\">its own Pride events\u003c/a> and the annual \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/our-work/queer-belonging-backpacking-adventure\">Queer Belonging Backpacking Adventure\u003c/a>) and the \u003ca href=\"https://goldengatebirdalliance.org/\">Golden Gate Bird Alliance\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We connect people to nature, but that also means nature to people,” Nguyen said. “It’s for anyone who’s just excited to be outside, be with other community members and learn.”[aside postID=news_12042615 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/E.-CSL-Quly-left-and-Togozees_release_8-4-23_photo-by-Bill-Hunnewell-%C2%A9-The-Marine-Mammal-Center-2-1020x754.jpg']Many birders have what they call a “spark bird”: the bird that got them into the hobby in the first place — and Nguyen’s is a chicken. “I came in knowing nothing about birds. I was born in the Year of the Rooster, and I just like chickens,” they said.” Now I can confidently identify a lot more birds than chickens.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each Queers of a Feather event is free to attend, but requires reservations due to a group size limit of about 35 people. All are welcome, especially newcomers, and each event features knowledgeable facilitators to help answer questions, Nguyen said. Event managers send out a logistics email ahead of time, reminding people to bring layers, sun protection, water and comfortable shoes to walk in and can make accommodations for those who request them. They’ll also provide snacks, binoculars and pocket bird guides — but you’re likely to walk away with something extra as well, Nguyen said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everyone leaves with smiles and swag,” they said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with Queers of a Feather to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://openspacetrust.org/event/queers-of-a-feather/\">next Queers of a Feather outing\u003c/a> is June 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at \u003ca href=\"https://openspacetrust.org/hike/wavecrest-hike/\">Wavecrest Open Space\u003c/a> in Half Moon Bay, a hotspot for birding on the coastside that POST has helped protect from development.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12042908\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12042908\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A jogger runs along part of the Batteries to Bluffs Trail in the Presidio of San Francisco on June 4, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Adventure awaits with the San Francisco \u003ca id=\"AdventureawaitswiththeSanFranciscoHikingClub\">\u003c/a>Hiking Club\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Started in 1983, the \u003ca href=\"http://sfhiking.com/\">San Francisco Hiking Club\u003c/a> was born out of necessity, the club’s vice president, Sam Kaufman, said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Back in those days, pre-internet, it was harder to find folks in the LGBT community who shared similar interests — much harder than now, certainly,” he said. ”And I think they found a really good niche, because it kept going.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The San Francisco Hiking Club is fairly informal, Kaufman said, and you can just show up for their weekly hikes for your first few times before they’ll ask you to pay the $20 annual membership fee. Their hikes range from entry-level to strenuous, but the group also plans more unconventional outings like weekday \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11907457/how-the-filbert-steps-came-to-be-an-oasis-in-san-francisco\">climbs up Telegraph Hill\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/10779164/why-are-so-many-dead-people-in-colma-and-so-few-in-san-francisco\">Colma cemetery strolls\u003c/a>, Kaufman said. And since each trip leader chooses the hike, “it’s really a little bit of everything,” Kaufman said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group’s membership has grown since the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning “almost every hike there’s some new folks,” Kaufman said. When he’s leading a hike, Kaufman said he tries to plan for places the group hasn’t been to in a while.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Being in this area, I feel really blessed,” he said. “If you’re into the outdoors, you just can’t ever run out of somewhere new to discover.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with the San Francisco Hiking Club to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfhiking.com/event-6163180\">Kaufman is guiding a 10-mile hike\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=536\">Butano State Park\u003c/a>, which was burned in the 2020 \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1996337/daffodils-signal-resilience-in-santa-cruz-mountains-almost-5-years-after-czu-fires\">CZU August Lightning Complex Fire\u003c/a>, on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are carpool options available from the East Bay and San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We haven’t been there as a club since the fire shut most of [Butano] down,” Kaufman said. “So I’m really curious to see what it looks like.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Branching Out Adventures founder Tyler Feld’s name.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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The group welcomes experienced and new birders alike to its events. \u003ccite>(Photo courtesy of Alyssa Winn)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"BirdwatchwithQueerBirdersBayArea\">\u003c/a>Birdwatch with Queer Birders Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Even if you’ve never gone birding in your life, this group might just turn you on to the hobby.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/queerbirders_bayarea/?hl=en\">Queer Birders Bay Area,\u003c/a> which welcomes people of all experience levels and ages, nerdy bird puns — and fun outfits — are the norm. Consequently, this group’s outings are “really easy to spot,” said Alyssa Winn, who co-leads the group with Paige Pritchard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group’s goal is to make each outing feel as accessible as possible by planning transit-accessible trips or setting up carpools. The group provides free binoculars and books to borrow, and encourages its more experienced birders not to yell out identifications they’re making — so everyone can get a chance to learn how to ID different birds for themselves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Birding is a very welcoming hobby, but there can still sometimes be a concern about joining spaces and having to constantly not know who’s in the group with you and if it’s going to be a safe space,” Winn said. “Historically, queer spaces were hidden — they were underground. We had the idea: why not be out and out?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11763843/recuperated-egrets-and-herons-rescued-from-oakland-tree-head-back-to-nature\">Arrowhead Marsh\u003c/a> in Oakland and \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/cesar-chavez-park\">Cesar Chavez Park\u003c/a> in Berkeley are some of Queer Birders Bay Area’s regular spots, as is San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-of-golden-gate-park\">Golden Gate Park\u003c/a> in fall and winter during “weird duck season,” Winn said, when ducks are reproducing and have their finest plumage on display.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Winn’s one piece of advice for newbies? “Show up ready to take things slow,” they said. ”A lot of birding is the journey and not the end point.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with Queer Birders Bay Area to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Queer Birders Bay Area is heading to \u003ca href=\"https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hhrbkfbq/events/308265300/?eventOrigin=group_events_list\">Corona Heights Park in San Francisco on June 22 (was previously June 14) at 10 a.m.\u003c/a> to birdwatch, followed by an outing to the \u003ca href=\"https://randallmuseum.org/\">Randall Museum\u003c/a>. Then, the group plans to walk down to the Castro District to \u003ca href=\"https://www.fabulosabooks.com/\">Fabulosa Books\u003c/a> to donate or purchase books in support of \u003ca href=\"https://www.fabulosabooks.com/books-not-bans.html\">its “Books Not Bans” campaign,\u003c/a> which helps expand access to queer literature.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ride the waves with\u003ca id=\"RidethewaveswithQueerSurf\">\u003c/a> Queer Surf\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Now in its third year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.queersurf.org/\">Queer Surf\u003c/a> recently hosted its annual “\u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/12uDa2CBkFH2ittLm_Usqmd2jdl3SGejCdWSmfypN2YM/edit?usp=sharing\">Switch: An Exhibition of Queer Surfing\u003c/a>” — a free surfing event at Pacifica State Beach that aims to break down the gender binary in surfing to celebrate all members of the sport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s an opportunity to elevate and showcase queer, nonbinary and trans wave riding talent,” co-director Nic Brisebois said. “It’s a chance for us to celebrate the year, come together from the north and south, and build a coastal \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycelium\">mycelial \u003c/a>connection with each other — and have queer public art and expression and joy and play.”\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The event even included a heat to specifically showcase the talents of trans surfers, and in doing so “uplift surfers of all genders, including gender expansiveness,” Brisebois said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While part of Queer Surf’s mission statement is “to expand the surf culture,” Brisebois said, they also acknowledged that the existing systems “may not be ready for that” yet. “So we’ve just decided to carve out a space for ourselves,” they said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But last weekend’s Switch event is by no means the only way to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13969349/queer-surfers-saved-me-from-a-stingray-and-reminded-me-of-hope\">get involved with queer surf culture\u003c/a> in the Bay Area. \u003ca href=\"https://form.jotform.com/223011389887160\">Queer Surf offers lessons at\u003c/a> Linda Mar Beach each month and is even hosting a summer series where participants can “learn to surf in community every week,” Brisebois said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group isn’t limited to surfing, either often hosting movie nights, snorkeling and kayaking, in addition to a group chat where queer, trans and nonbinary surfers can coordinate paddle-outs. 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Information about carpools and \u003ca href=\"https://form.jotform.com/251477387533163\">what to bring is on the event registration page.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12043609\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/QS_Switch_2025-17-Kiara-Fillingim-scaled-e1749589256774.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12043609\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/QS_Switch_2025-17-Kiara-Fillingim-scaled-e1749589256774.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A surfer walks into the break during Queer Surf’s annual Switch: An Exhibition of Queer Surfing event on Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica on June 7, 2025. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Kiara Fillingim)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Get into nature with the \u003ca id=\"GetintonaturewiththestoriedRainbowSierrans\">\u003c/a>storied Rainbow Sierrans\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Since 1986, \u003ca href=\"https://rainbowsierrans.org/\">this Bay Area-based group of the Sierra Club\u003c/a> has offered regular hikes, bike rides and other outdoor activities specifically for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people — plus their friends and allies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Today, \u003ca href=\"https://rainbowsierrans.org/Calendar\">the Rainbow Sierrans organize group outings every week\u003c/a>, which are led by official Sierra Club leaders trained in first aid and outdoor leadership.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An outing might take place “anywhere from \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/mount-tamalpais-state-park\">Mount Tam in Marin County\u003c/a> to one of the regional parks, \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/mount-tamalpais-state-park\">Mount Diablo\u003c/a> or beyond,” said Ann Lehr, Rainbow Sierran’s outings chair.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group also hosts a handful of overnight camping trips each year across California, usually on long weekends. Most of their outings are published on their website and on \u003ca href=\"https://www.meetup.com/rainbowsierrans/\">Meetup.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you plan to RSVP to an outing, make sure to “read the description of the outing carefully,” Lehr said — because they can really vary in difficulty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://rainbowsierrans.org/membership\">While being a member of the Rainbow Sierrans\u003c/a> isn’t required to attend day activities, it’s encouraged for other events like their annual picnic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with the Rainbow Sierrans to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://rainbowsierrans.org/Calendar\">Consult their calendar\u003c/a> for details of the Rainbow Sierrans’ next outing: a \u003ca href=\"https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000nXb32IAC&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=Marin%20Headlands%20Hike@37.853077,-122.493322\">Marin Headlands Hike on June 14 at 10 a.m. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Find community through \u003ca id=\"FindcommunitythroughBranchingOutAdventures\">\u003c/a>Branching Out Adventures\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For ecologist Tyler Feld, being queer in the outdoors hasn’t always been easy. Hearing people call queerness “unnatural” is one part of it, he said. So is the lack of safety he feels when being out in some rural areas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Queer people historically haven’t always been the most welcomed in nature,” he said. “I remember being a kid and feeling weird for being a queer person who wanted to go hang out by a river instead of going to the clubs.”\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>But as founder of \u003ca href=\"https://branchingoutadv.org/\">Branching Out Adventures\u003c/a> leading outdoors trips across the Bay Area, Feld said he’s found community and grounding in bringing queer people together outside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everybody belongs in nature,” he said, “and queerness exists everywhere that you look.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His nonprofit is aimed at creating spaces for all identities in the queer community through hiking, wildlife viewing, camping and other outdoors excursions. All events are free and open to everyone of all experience levels, but RSVPs are encouraged, Feld said. The group partners with organizations like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/\">Midpeninsula Open Space District\u003c/a> and the state parks department to make sure these hikes, which include overnight trips like their \u003ca href=\"https://events.humanitix.com/queer-campout-tahoe-national-forest-8vtkc8mh\">upcoming July 10–13 camping trip in Sierra City\u003c/a> — are as accessible as possible, “so that people can get their toes in the water before committing to doing something really big.”.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you can’t make it to their Pride events? Know that “we’re definitely around,” Feld said. “If people have things that they’re excited to do or want to do, reach out to us — because we want to provide activities that people are excited about.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12043607\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/C271D2A1-552B-4FEC-A6C7-314CEE21F53C-scaled-e1749590877502.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12043607\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/C271D2A1-552B-4FEC-A6C7-314CEE21F53C-scaled-e1749590877502.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A group of Queer Birders Bay Area participants explores a boardwalk searching for birds to identify. The group provides binoculars and bird identification books to participants for free. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Alyssa Winn)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with Branching Out Adventures to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To celebrate Pride, the group is \u003ca href=\"https://branchingoutadv.org/events\">hosting a whole weekend of events across the Bay Area\u003c/a>, including a \u003ca href=\"https://events.humanitix.com/queer-hike-sunset-hike-at-russian-ridge-open-space\">sunset hike at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://events.humanitix.com/queer-yoga-yoga-at-westlake-park\">Queer Yoga at Westlake Park in Santa Cruz. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Discover your ‘spark \u003ca id=\"DiscoveryoursparkbirdwithQueersofaFeather\">\u003c/a>bird’ with Queers of a Feather\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Speaking of birding and puns: Megan Nguyen said that when they first started their LGBTQ+ birding group \u003ca href=\"https://openspacetrust.org/event/queers-of-a-feather/\">Queers of a Feather\u003c/a>, “people started flocking to the event.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nguyen is the community events manager for the conservation nonprofit \u003ca href=\"https://openspacetrust.org/\">Peninsula Open Space Trust,\u003c/a> on whose lands Queers of Feather now hosts up to six outings per year These events are co-hosted with the \u003ca href=\"https://scvbirdalliance.org/\">Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/\">Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy\u003c/a> (which, incidentally, hosts \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/events\">its own Pride events\u003c/a> and the annual \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/our-work/queer-belonging-backpacking-adventure\">Queer Belonging Backpacking Adventure\u003c/a>) and the \u003ca href=\"https://goldengatebirdalliance.org/\">Golden Gate Bird Alliance\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We connect people to nature, but that also means nature to people,” Nguyen said. “It’s for anyone who’s just excited to be outside, be with other community members and learn.”\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Many birders have what they call a “spark bird”: the bird that got them into the hobby in the first place — and Nguyen’s is a chicken. “I came in knowing nothing about birds. I was born in the Year of the Rooster, and I just like chickens,” they said.” Now I can confidently identify a lot more birds than chickens.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each Queers of a Feather event is free to attend, but requires reservations due to a group size limit of about 35 people. All are welcome, especially newcomers, and each event features knowledgeable facilitators to help answer questions, Nguyen said. Event managers send out a logistics email ahead of time, reminding people to bring layers, sun protection, water and comfortable shoes to walk in and can make accommodations for those who request them. They’ll also provide snacks, binoculars and pocket bird guides — but you’re likely to walk away with something extra as well, Nguyen said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everyone leaves with smiles and swag,” they said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with Queers of a Feather to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://openspacetrust.org/event/queers-of-a-feather/\">next Queers of a Feather outing\u003c/a> is June 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at \u003ca href=\"https://openspacetrust.org/hike/wavecrest-hike/\">Wavecrest Open Space\u003c/a> in Half Moon Bay, a hotspot for birding on the coastside that POST has helped protect from development.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12042908\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12042908\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250604-HIKINGSFBLUFFS-03-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A jogger runs along part of the Batteries to Bluffs Trail in the Presidio of San Francisco on June 4, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Adventure awaits with the San Francisco \u003ca id=\"AdventureawaitswiththeSanFranciscoHikingClub\">\u003c/a>Hiking Club\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Started in 1983, the \u003ca href=\"http://sfhiking.com/\">San Francisco Hiking Club\u003c/a> was born out of necessity, the club’s vice president, Sam Kaufman, said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Back in those days, pre-internet, it was harder to find folks in the LGBT community who shared similar interests — much harder than now, certainly,” he said. ”And I think they found a really good niche, because it kept going.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The San Francisco Hiking Club is fairly informal, Kaufman said, and you can just show up for their weekly hikes for your first few times before they’ll ask you to pay the $20 annual membership fee. Their hikes range from entry-level to strenuous, but the group also plans more unconventional outings like weekday \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11907457/how-the-filbert-steps-came-to-be-an-oasis-in-san-francisco\">climbs up Telegraph Hill\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/10779164/why-are-so-many-dead-people-in-colma-and-so-few-in-san-francisco\">Colma cemetery strolls\u003c/a>, Kaufman said. And since each trip leader chooses the hike, “it’s really a little bit of everything,” Kaufman said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group’s membership has grown since the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning “almost every hike there’s some new folks,” Kaufman said. When he’s leading a hike, Kaufman said he tries to plan for places the group hasn’t been to in a while.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Being in this area, I feel really blessed,” he said. “If you’re into the outdoors, you just can’t ever run out of somewhere new to discover.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Want to meet up with the San Francisco Hiking Club to celebrate Pride month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfhiking.com/event-6163180\">Kaufman is guiding a 10-mile hike\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=536\">Butano State Park\u003c/a>, which was burned in the 2020 \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1996337/daffodils-signal-resilience-in-santa-cruz-mountains-almost-5-years-after-czu-fires\">CZU August Lightning Complex Fire\u003c/a>, on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are carpool options available from the East Bay and San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We haven’t been there as a club since the fire shut most of [Butano] down,” Kaufman said. “So I’m really curious to see what it looks like.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Branching Out Adventures founder Tyler Feld’s name.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">As we wrap up 2024, we hear from members of KQED’s arts and culture desk about the ‘One Beautiful Thing’ each of them experienced over the past year.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Links:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/tag/one-beautiful-thing\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read all of KQED arts and culture’s 2024 ‘One Beautiful Thing’ essays\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=KQINC6036295193&light=true\" width=\"100%\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This is a computer-generated transcript. While our team has reviewed it, there may be errors.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Ericka Cruz Guevarra: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:00:35] \u003c/em>I’m Ericka Cruz Guevara and welcome to the bay. Local news to keep you rooted. I’m not going to lie. It’s been a pretty rough year in many ways. I mean, news wise, personally. But as we get closer to the end of 2024, I’ve found myself asking friends and family to share highlights or bright spots from this past year. For me, losing my cat and reflecting on his impeccable timing and presence in my life has really been something and has made me feel really connected to the intelligence and the beauty of animals and our colleagues from KQED’s Arts and Culture Desk reflected on this same question of bright spots from this past year with their series One Beautiful Thing. From becoming a sports dad to learning how to play the piano again, our colleagues are going to each reflect on one beautiful thing from 2024 in their own words. Stay with us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Sarah Hotchkiss: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:02:46] \u003c/em>My name is Sarah Hotchkiss. I’m a senior associate editor for the Arts and Culture Desk. And my beautiful thing was about taking piano lessons as an adult.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Sarah Hotchkiss: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:02:57] \u003c/em>Earlier this year, I. I found myself really thinking a lot about sheet music, which is a strange thing to say, but I come across like some description of a type of notation, and it had this really beautiful language attached to it. There’s a lot of Italian, and I was like tumbling down a Wikipedia rabbit hole about musical language. And the thought just stuck in my head, I could learn all this while learning to play the piano again. I took piano lessons until like fifth grade, I think. And I wasn’t a very good student. I think as a kid, there’s this sense that you are not necessarily doing it, especially piano lessons. This is like a very common thing that your parents sign you up for. It’s like an expectation. And then there’s at least for me, there was like a lot of guilt attached to piano lessons. Like I wouldn’t practice. And then I would show up in class and I would feel bad that I had in practice. And as an adult, I think I have a little bit more awareness and I don’t know, just the self-motivation to make it worthwhile. I live in the mission and there’s a local music center, the community Music Center, that’s two Victorian houses connected to a courtyard. And as you walk by, you just hear this cacophony of someone practicing the saxophone like someone on the drum kit who’s really offbeat or this like jazz group that’s stopping and starting as their conductor is telling them how to play a piece. They make it really easy to sign up for like a 30 minute class, an hourlong class or whatever, and they have terms. So I signed up for the summer term and I. I took classes once a week for half an hour. It was very exciting. All of this has been really fun. And I have a little corner in my apartment where I set up my electric piano and I practice like at least half an hour a day. And as my lessons progressed, I moved on to a different teacher, and we were working our way through Adult Piano Adventures book to. When I start working on a new piece, it’s just like plunk, plunk, plunk. So slow. So bad. And by the time it comes to something that actually resembles the song that you’re supposed to be playing, it is so satisfying to have achieved that benchmark. I think a lot of. What defined my younger self. Not being able to stick with things that were harder is that I didn’t enjoy being bad at something and I couldn’t see the benefit in sticking with it and improving. I wanted everything to be easy immediately. It’s nice now to not care about being the best at something and to just kind of really muddle through. The punky Punky, I’m going to improve slightly and playing the piano over these weeks. I think I’m at an age where, you know, I’m I’m set in my career. I’ve been doing what I’ve been doing for a while. I don’t see that changing anytime soon. I’m also set in my personal life. And so every day kind of looks a lot like the day before it. And it’s a Wonderful Life and I’m very happy. But I was starting to feel like I might need to add something to this in order to have any markers of growth or accomplishment or personal satisfaction. That’s like above and beyond my very plateaued existence. It’s like a good plateau. I want to emphasize that. But but it didn’t feel like anything was going to change between one week or the next or one month in the next. Besides time passing. And so piano is a way to bring something into my life that takes up time but takes it up in a way that is so distracting and so pleasurable that it it like, eats that time up and then it makes you feel better. I think there’s a lot of things in this world in technology, especially with social media, that eat up time and then afterwards you feel bad. And I never feel bad after playing the piano.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:08:00] \u003c/em>My name is Pendarvis Harshaw. I’m a columnist with KQED Arts. One beautiful thing has been seeing the rise of Kendrick Lamar and the West Coast as a whole.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Kendrick Lamar: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:08:12] \u003c/em>*Music Plays* They not like us. They not like us. They not like us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:08:16] \u003c/em>So it hit me while I was standing in line at a little Caesars when in the back of the restaurant, a person was standing next to an oven screaming mustard! At the top of his voice as no music played. And that’s when it dawned on me that the most beautiful thing that I saw this year was the culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Kendrick Lamar: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:08:40] \u003c/em>*Music plays* Turns TV off. Turns TV off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:08:43] \u003c/em>Nothing’s going to be standing in line at that Little Caesars and hearing that person, that hourly worker, just clear the airspace, screaming DJ Mustard’s name , knowing what song it’s from, and really understanding that this person is is goofing around. He’s, you know, just having fun. The songs probably stuck in his head, but in full context, I know that this the institution that he works for is this extremely wealthy organization. He’s a low wage employee and he’s getting through his day by way of the culture, the music, the art. And that’s what it’s for. It’s for people to, like, get by. And that’s it’s so very hip hop is so very West Coast is so very me.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Kendrick Lamar: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:09:28] \u003c/em>*Music plays*\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:09:38] \u003c/em>This year Kendrick Lamar battled Drake one of the biggest artists in hip hop and clearly won Kendrick Lamar got awarded the position of performing at the upcoming Super Bowl. Kendrick Lamar dropped a notoriously good album, GNX Grand National, which I heard described as street food, cooked by a michelin star chef, which it is. It’s very like relatable and it’s high quality. He just had an immaculate run.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Kendrick Lamar: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:10:13] \u003c/em>*Music plays*.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:10:13] \u003c/em>His personal story is something that I relate to a lot of short kid from the West Coast. The, quote unquote good kid in a mad city. I too grew up listening to Tupac. There’s so many different parallels. We were born in the same year and so watching his rise specifically resonated with me. I’ve been listening to his music since 2010 when I was downloading his mixtapes on DATPIFF. And so I think as a fan, as somebody who supports his work, as somebody who’s like can relate to him, it’s been pretty dope to see. The Southern California scene is just dropping incredible projects. Everyone from AB Soul to Tyler, the creator schoolboy Q put out a project that could be arguably the album of the year. And so watching the evolution of Southern California from afar was a thing this year, in addition to watching everyone in my backyard blow up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>LaRussell: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:11:02] \u003c/em>*Music plays* I’m from the itty bitty city near the bay. Hey, I’m 50 minutes from L.A., like a six hour flight from the A I’ll be your tour guide. Welcome to the bay. You can fly in SFO or OAK. You’re even SJO. its an hour away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:11:16] \u003c/em>It’s like a ripple effect. As Kendrick Lamar’s rise happened, so many artists kind of rode that wave. Seeing an artist go on a dope run and other artists being inspired to produce content as well. That’s what I really have appreciated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>LaRussell: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:11:31] \u003c/em>Give me a beat, tell em bring that bass back\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Nastia Voynovskaya: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:11:41] \u003c/em>My name is Voynovskaya. I’m an editor and reporter at KQED Arts and Culture. And my beautiful thing from 2024 was when I went to Queer Surf Camp and really felt the true meaning of collective care. I surf in the Bay Area with this group called Queer Surf, so it’s just a loose meetup group of queer and trans surfers that go out on the water together. And they were planning a camping trip in Carlsbad, near San Diego. And I had signed up months in advance, and I actually met up with my best friend that lives in L.A. to go down there together. When we signed up, we weren’t really thinking about the fact that it would be the weekend right after the election. And then, of course, Donald Trump won running on a very explicitly anti-trans agenda. So when we got down to camp the weekend after the election with many trans people among the surfers, you know, people I think hadn’t anticipated how badly they would need this gathering just of warm people supporting each other, lifting each other up and really taking care of each other throughout that whole weekend. We all cooked for each other, cooked meals. People would volunteer their skills. They would teach yoga classes or meditation sessions and things like that. And it just all came together so organically. This unexpected situation happened. I had just finished writing this really nice wave and I was super proud of myself getting off my board and I just suddenly felt this really sharp pain on my foot. And I lifted up my foot and there was I didn’t really even register what it was at first, but it was a baby stingray sticking out of my servery. Needless to say, I was very shocked and screamed and everything, and I waved people down. They waved other people down and everyone sprung into action to help me. There were people that rushed down from camp that brought down hot water so I could stick my foot in it for the stingray venom. There are other people that called a lifeguard. Someone gave me a piggyback ride because it was too painful to walk. Then everyone was just checking on me and making sure I was okay, bringing me things. And luckily, a couple hours later of soaking my foot, the pain was mostly gone. It was just so awesome to know that, you know, if anything were to happen to anyone on the camp, the people were ready to help each other and just sprung into action. With trans rights being under attack, you know, and this incoming administration, I think a lot of people are worried. And just where we were in the camp, we were in our little bubble. But at the camp next door, you know, there was a RV with a huge Trump flag. And there were times where people felt uncomfortable because passers by would stop by our camp and start asking us a lot of questions like, Why are you guys? I’m like, Because of the political climate. Some people were even scared to say, We’re queer surfers. So just the fact that we were looking out, you know, in such a tangible way for each other’s safety, it was really meaningful to me in that they gave me a lot of hope. You know, today we spend so much time online and especially as a journalist, I’m so immersed in the news and everything that’s happening, which, you know, of course is very stressful in this time of conflict and division and war. And I love surfing because you really can’t look at your phone. You’re immersed in the water. And not only that, but it’s physically challenging. And it really forces you to be present in your body. It’s also really playful. I don’t care about being the best surfer. I just want to have fun and ride waves. And it’s also allowed me to make a bunch of new friends. And it’s there’s this sense of camaraderie and as well just sharing each other on. As queer people, we talk a lot about chosen family and collective care and, you know, those are kind of always theoretical concepts that are floating around. But I really felt like I was lucky to experience that firsthand. It just reinforced for me the value of in-person connections and really taking the time to get to know people, spend time with them, extend yourself to them, and then having them do the same thing for you. That’s really the true meaning of community. And I think we throw around the word community or and here in the Bay Area especially, but it really takes breaking out of our online bubble and showing up for each other. So that was beautiful to me.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Luke Tsai: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:16:45] \u003c/em>My name is Luke Tsai. I’m the food editor for KQED Arts and Culture. And my one beautiful thing is, for the first time of my life as a parent, becoming a sports dad. My two girls have never been sports kids at all. My eldest, like, swore off all sports with balls after, like playing soccer for like one month when she was in preschool. So they just never seem to show a lot of interest. 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I took classes once a week for half an hour. It was very exciting. All of this has been really fun. And I have a little corner in my apartment where I set up my electric piano and I practice like at least half an hour a day. And as my lessons progressed, I moved on to a different teacher, and we were working our way through Adult Piano Adventures book to. When I start working on a new piece, it’s just like plunk, plunk, plunk. So slow. So bad. And by the time it comes to something that actually resembles the song that you’re supposed to be playing, it is so satisfying to have achieved that benchmark. I think a lot of. What defined my younger self. Not being able to stick with things that were harder is that I didn’t enjoy being bad at something and I couldn’t see the benefit in sticking with it and improving. I wanted everything to be easy immediately. It’s nice now to not care about being the best at something and to just kind of really muddle through. 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I think there’s a lot of things in this world in technology, especially with social media, that eat up time and then afterwards you feel bad. And I never feel bad after playing the piano.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:08:00] \u003c/em>My name is Pendarvis Harshaw. I’m a columnist with KQED Arts. One beautiful thing has been seeing the rise of Kendrick Lamar and the West Coast as a whole.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Kendrick Lamar: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:08:12] \u003c/em>*Music Plays* They not like us. They not like us. They not like us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:08:16] \u003c/em>So it hit me while I was standing in line at a little Caesars when in the back of the restaurant, a person was standing next to an oven screaming mustard! At the top of his voice as no music played. And that’s when it dawned on me that the most beautiful thing that I saw this year was the culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Kendrick Lamar: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:08:40] \u003c/em>*Music plays* Turns TV off. Turns TV off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:08:43] \u003c/em>Nothing’s going to be standing in line at that Little Caesars and hearing that person, that hourly worker, just clear the airspace, screaming DJ Mustard’s name , knowing what song it’s from, and really understanding that this person is is goofing around. He’s, you know, just having fun. The songs probably stuck in his head, but in full context, I know that this the institution that he works for is this extremely wealthy organization. He’s a low wage employee and he’s getting through his day by way of the culture, the music, the art. And that’s what it’s for. It’s for people to, like, get by. And that’s it’s so very hip hop is so very West Coast is so very me.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Kendrick Lamar: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:09:28] \u003c/em>*Music plays*\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:09:38] \u003c/em>This year Kendrick Lamar battled Drake one of the biggest artists in hip hop and clearly won Kendrick Lamar got awarded the position of performing at the upcoming Super Bowl. Kendrick Lamar dropped a notoriously good album, GNX Grand National, which I heard described as street food, cooked by a michelin star chef, which it is. It’s very like relatable and it’s high quality. He just had an immaculate run.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Kendrick Lamar: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:10:13] \u003c/em>*Music plays*.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:10:13] \u003c/em>His personal story is something that I relate to a lot of short kid from the West Coast. The, quote unquote good kid in a mad city. I too grew up listening to Tupac. There’s so many different parallels. We were born in the same year and so watching his rise specifically resonated with me. I’ve been listening to his music since 2010 when I was downloading his mixtapes on DATPIFF. And so I think as a fan, as somebody who supports his work, as somebody who’s like can relate to him, it’s been pretty dope to see. The Southern California scene is just dropping incredible projects. Everyone from AB Soul to Tyler, the creator schoolboy Q put out a project that could be arguably the album of the year. And so watching the evolution of Southern California from afar was a thing this year, in addition to watching everyone in my backyard blow up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>LaRussell: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:11:02] \u003c/em>*Music plays* I’m from the itty bitty city near the bay. Hey, I’m 50 minutes from L.A., like a six hour flight from the A I’ll be your tour guide. Welcome to the bay. You can fly in SFO or OAK. You’re even SJO. its an hour away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Pendarvis Harshaw: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:11:16] \u003c/em>It’s like a ripple effect. As Kendrick Lamar’s rise happened, so many artists kind of rode that wave. Seeing an artist go on a dope run and other artists being inspired to produce content as well. That’s what I really have appreciated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>LaRussell: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:11:31] \u003c/em>Give me a beat, tell em bring that bass back\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Nastia Voynovskaya: \u003c/b>\u003cem>[00:11:41] \u003c/em>My name is Voynovskaya. I’m an editor and reporter at KQED Arts and Culture. And my beautiful thing from 2024 was when I went to Queer Surf Camp and really felt the true meaning of collective care. I surf in the Bay Area with this group called Queer Surf, so it’s just a loose meetup group of queer and trans surfers that go out on the water together. And they were planning a camping trip in Carlsbad, near San Diego. And I had signed up months in advance, and I actually met up with my best friend that lives in L.A. to go down there together. When we signed up, we weren’t really thinking about the fact that it would be the weekend right after the election. And then, of course, Donald Trump won running on a very explicitly anti-trans agenda. So when we got down to camp the weekend after the election with many trans people among the surfers, you know, people I think hadn’t anticipated how badly they would need this gathering just of warm people supporting each other, lifting each other up and really taking care of each other throughout that whole weekend. We all cooked for each other, cooked meals. People would volunteer their skills. They would teach yoga classes or meditation sessions and things like that. And it just all came together so organically. This unexpected situation happened. I had just finished writing this really nice wave and I was super proud of myself getting off my board and I just suddenly felt this really sharp pain on my foot. And I lifted up my foot and there was I didn’t really even register what it was at first, but it was a baby stingray sticking out of my servery. Needless to say, I was very shocked and screamed and everything, and I waved people down. They waved other people down and everyone sprung into action to help me. There were people that rushed down from camp that brought down hot water so I could stick my foot in it for the stingray venom. There are other people that called a lifeguard. Someone gave me a piggyback ride because it was too painful to walk. Then everyone was just checking on me and making sure I was okay, bringing me things. And luckily, a couple hours later of soaking my foot, the pain was mostly gone. It was just so awesome to know that, you know, if anything were to happen to anyone on the camp, the people were ready to help each other and just sprung into action. With trans rights being under attack, you know, and this incoming administration, I think a lot of people are worried. And just where we were in the camp, we were in our little bubble. But at the camp next door, you know, there was a RV with a huge Trump flag. And there were times where people felt uncomfortable because passers by would stop by our camp and start asking us a lot of questions like, Why are you guys? I’m like, Because of the political climate. Some people were even scared to say, We’re queer surfers. So just the fact that we were looking out, you know, in such a tangible way for each other’s safety, it was really meaningful to me in that they gave me a lot of hope. 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"content": "\u003cp>Ever since Hawaiian princes first brought surfing to Santa Cruz in 1885, the city has been on the cutting edge of a lot of surfing technology. It’s where surfers first began using wetsuits in the 1950s and a decade later, where builders first used CNC machines to automatically shape surfboards. Now, a new local company is contributing to that history of innovation while also making the sport more environmentally friendly: It’s using a 3D printer to craft surfboards out of recycled hospital trays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a Santa Cruz garage, a huge homemade metal machine lays a clear plastic filament down, row by row. This 3D printer uses a digital file to create a three-dimensional object. Over the next couple of days, the rows will form a surfboard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This was the first board that kind of sparked the drive for everything else,” said Patricio Guerrero, pulling a finished board out of a rack next to the printer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The surfboard is hollow and translucent, with a diamond-shaped lattice pattern running through it. It almost looks like frosted glass, but it’s not much heavier than a normal surfboard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Beginnings\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Guerrero started printing surfboards in his garage in the fall of 2022 and tested the first one at Steamer Lane, one of the most famous surf spots in Santa Cruz. People have been surfing there since the 1930s, and Steamer Lane has seen plenty of homemade boards. But this was the first made from a 3D printer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I was super nervous,” Guerrero recalled. “Man, maybe I’ll just jump in the water, and the whole thing will just break right under me.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the board worked, and Guerrero ended up surfing for two hours. From there, he started printing more surfboards. He began using recycled materials and founded a startup, which he called \u003ca href=\"https://swellcyclesurfboards.com/\">Swellcycle\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11989359\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2381px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11989359\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2381\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998.jpg 2381w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-800x645.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-1020x823.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-160x129.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-1536x1239.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-2048x1651.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-1920x1548.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2381px) 100vw, 2381px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Patricio Guerrero holds an early version of a Swellcycle 3D printed board in his garage in October 2023. \u003ccite>(Erin Malsbury/KAZU)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>A wasteful industry\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Surfboards are an estimated $13 billion global industry. It’s hard to say exactly how many boards are made each year. They’re made by big manufacturers but also by hobbyists in their garages. The best estimate is somewhere in the tens of millions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The majority of those millions of boards are not environmentally friendly. Most surfboards start as a plastic foam block — called a blank — with a thin piece of wood running down the middle. They’re then sanded down to a desired shape and covered in fiberglass and plastic resin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The foam cores in most surfboards can’t easily be recycled, and they don’t biodegrade. Old or broken surfboards usually end up in landfills, where they crumble into smaller and smaller pieces that can pollute water and soil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But 3D-printed boards don’t need foam. They’re mostly hollow, and they can be made from recycled plastic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You can basically melt it down and create a filament that then you feed into your printer,” Guerrero said. For Swellcycle, he started ordering filament made from recycled hospital trays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Soon, Guerrero recruited a business partner to design the boards and started sending them to local surfboard shapers for the final fiberglassing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Santa Cruz surfboard shaper Vince Broglio was the first to work with one of Guerrero’s boards. Throughout his nearly 40-year career, he has mostly worked with typical foam boards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You’ll have two different types of blanks, ones of polyurethane and ones EPS, expandable foam,” he said. “Hand-shaping a blank that will take me about two hours.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Broglio’s shaping room is a two-room shack with an ocean view. The walls are lined with photos of waves, and shelves are packed with materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber and plastic resins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In one room, Broglio uses a planar to shape a foam blank, which he then sands by hand. The other room is for putting fiberglass and resin coatings on boards. It smells strongly of plastic resin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11989436\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1710px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11989436\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1237\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555.jpg 1710w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555-800x579.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555-1020x738.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555-160x116.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555-1536x1111.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1710px) 100vw, 1710px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A nearly finished foam surfboard is ready for fiberglassing and the final resin coating in Vince Broglio’s shaping room in October 2023. \u003ccite>(Erin Malsbury/KAZU)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“When you’re laminating a board or ‘glassing,’ you’re putting the fiberglass and resin on the board and putting out a finished product,” Broglio said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said glassing one of the 3D-printed boards wasn’t very different than working with a normal surfboard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It looked really cool when it was done, you know, see-through board and all that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Broglio said it could be hard for surf culture to accept new things, but that 3D printing is just another tool.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I know there’s going to be guys [who say], ‘Oh my God, the soul of it’s gone,’ but, you know, you got to have somebody that knows surfing that’s been shaping and all that to design the board in the first place.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Introducing something new\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Swellcycle prototyped more boards and kept working with local shapers. Eventually, big wave surfer Tyler Fox tried one out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The sustainability element — that these boards are using recycled plastics and they can also get recycled at the end of their life cycle — was something that really excited me,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fox said the boards also catch people’s eye in the water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Midday, where the sun’s shining right through it on a green wave, it just glows. It’s like you’re on a glowing hovercraft, and it’s pretty neat to see how excited people get,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11989437\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1706px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11989437\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1706\" height=\"1292\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208.jpg 1706w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208-800x606.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208-1020x772.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208-160x121.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208-1536x1163.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Swellcycle team experiments with a variety of board shapes and plans to eventually sell several different models in October 2023. \u003ccite>(Erin Malsbury/KAZU)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On a sunny morning on the cliff above the surf spot Steamer Lane, people gathered around the printed surfboards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Dude, it’s trippy how it’s kind of see-through,” said one surfer who stopped to ask the Swellcycle team questions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It feels great,” said surfer Antonio Ramirez, who had just finished trying one out in the water. “I love it. It was smooth, fast and loose.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The 3D-printed boards have also earned the approval of local legend Bob Pearson, who founded Pearson-Arrow surfboards in the 1960s. He now ships boards to pro surfers around the world.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the massive Pearson Arrow Factory in Santa Cruz, he points out boards destined for Japan and Hawaii. There are potato chip-thin 6-foot-long shortboards and thick, sharply-pointed 10-foot boards for big waves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We make six boards a day,” Pearson said. “We’ve been doing that for years. We’ve made well over 100,000 boards.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said the current process has room for improvement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We do them out of polyurethane and EPS — expanded polystyrene, and there’s a lot of waste. That waste goes to landfill. That’s not a good thing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the Swellcycle team first approached him, Pearson was skeptical.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A lot of people bring things in that are really funky,” he said. “They showed it to me, and I was impressed. Very impressed.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside label=\"Related Stories\" postID=\"news_11772146,news_11139627,arts_13937866\"]Pearson compares the 3D printing technology to when he started using a CNC machine — which automatically sands a board to match a shape designed on a computer. He remembers how people criticized him for not doing everything by hand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I was one of the first guys to have these in the world, and I got all kinds of crap for having a CNC machine because people didn’t know what the hell it was,” Pearson said. “[They said] it takes a soul out of it, and everyone was badmouthing it. And it’s amazing how many people who were badmouthing it now are utilizing them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few of the Swellcycle boards have been finished at this factory, and Pearson thinks there’s a place in the market for them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I was stoked, stoked from day one,” he said. “Great idea. 3D printing a surfboard. Unreal.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Swellcycle team recently moved out of Guerrero’s garage into a solar-powered warehouse in Santa Cruz. And they just unveiled a 10-foot longboard, opening up their market to newer surfers and people who prefer bigger boards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, they’re looking for surfers to try out the boards and provide long-term feedback. It’ll be the first real test of whether the surfing community is ready for something new.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Ever since Hawaiian princes first brought surfing to Santa Cruz in 1885, the city has been on the cutting edge of a lot of surfing technology. It’s where surfers first began using wetsuits in the 1950s and a decade later, where builders first used CNC machines to automatically shape surfboards. Now, a new local company is contributing to that history of innovation while also making the sport more environmentally friendly: It’s using a 3D printer to craft surfboards out of recycled hospital trays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a Santa Cruz garage, a huge homemade metal machine lays a clear plastic filament down, row by row. This 3D printer uses a digital file to create a three-dimensional object. Over the next couple of days, the rows will form a surfboard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This was the first board that kind of sparked the drive for everything else,” said Patricio Guerrero, pulling a finished board out of a rack next to the printer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The surfboard is hollow and translucent, with a diamond-shaped lattice pattern running through it. It almost looks like frosted glass, but it’s not much heavier than a normal surfboard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Beginnings\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Guerrero started printing surfboards in his garage in the fall of 2022 and tested the first one at Steamer Lane, one of the most famous surf spots in Santa Cruz. People have been surfing there since the 1930s, and Steamer Lane has seen plenty of homemade boards. But this was the first made from a 3D printer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I was super nervous,” Guerrero recalled. “Man, maybe I’ll just jump in the water, and the whole thing will just break right under me.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the board worked, and Guerrero ended up surfing for two hours. From there, he started printing more surfboards. He began using recycled materials and founded a startup, which he called \u003ca href=\"https://swellcyclesurfboards.com/\">Swellcycle\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11989359\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2381px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11989359\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2381\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998.jpg 2381w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-800x645.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-1020x823.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-160x129.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-1536x1239.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-2048x1651.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_8998-1920x1548.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2381px) 100vw, 2381px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Patricio Guerrero holds an early version of a Swellcycle 3D printed board in his garage in October 2023. \u003ccite>(Erin Malsbury/KAZU)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>A wasteful industry\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Surfboards are an estimated $13 billion global industry. It’s hard to say exactly how many boards are made each year. They’re made by big manufacturers but also by hobbyists in their garages. The best estimate is somewhere in the tens of millions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The majority of those millions of boards are not environmentally friendly. Most surfboards start as a plastic foam block — called a blank — with a thin piece of wood running down the middle. They’re then sanded down to a desired shape and covered in fiberglass and plastic resin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The foam cores in most surfboards can’t easily be recycled, and they don’t biodegrade. Old or broken surfboards usually end up in landfills, where they crumble into smaller and smaller pieces that can pollute water and soil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But 3D-printed boards don’t need foam. They’re mostly hollow, and they can be made from recycled plastic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You can basically melt it down and create a filament that then you feed into your printer,” Guerrero said. For Swellcycle, he started ordering filament made from recycled hospital trays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Soon, Guerrero recruited a business partner to design the boards and started sending them to local surfboard shapers for the final fiberglassing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Santa Cruz surfboard shaper Vince Broglio was the first to work with one of Guerrero’s boards. Throughout his nearly 40-year career, he has mostly worked with typical foam boards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You’ll have two different types of blanks, ones of polyurethane and ones EPS, expandable foam,” he said. “Hand-shaping a blank that will take me about two hours.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Broglio’s shaping room is a two-room shack with an ocean view. The walls are lined with photos of waves, and shelves are packed with materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber and plastic resins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In one room, Broglio uses a planar to shape a foam blank, which he then sands by hand. 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It smells strongly of plastic resin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11989436\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1710px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11989436\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1237\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555.jpg 1710w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555-800x579.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555-1020x738.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555-160x116.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DCS_1741-scaled-e1717785056555-1536x1111.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1710px) 100vw, 1710px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A nearly finished foam surfboard is ready for fiberglassing and the final resin coating in Vince Broglio’s shaping room in October 2023. \u003ccite>(Erin Malsbury/KAZU)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“When you’re laminating a board or ‘glassing,’ you’re putting the fiberglass and resin on the board and putting out a finished product,” Broglio said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said glassing one of the 3D-printed boards wasn’t very different than working with a normal surfboard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It looked really cool when it was done, you know, see-through board and all that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Broglio said it could be hard for surf culture to accept new things, but that 3D printing is just another tool.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I know there’s going to be guys [who say], ‘Oh my God, the soul of it’s gone,’ but, you know, you got to have somebody that knows surfing that’s been shaping and all that to design the board in the first place.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Introducing something new\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Swellcycle prototyped more boards and kept working with local shapers. Eventually, big wave surfer Tyler Fox tried one out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The sustainability element — that these boards are using recycled plastics and they can also get recycled at the end of their life cycle — was something that really excited me,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fox said the boards also catch people’s eye in the water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Midday, where the sun’s shining right through it on a green wave, it just glows. It’s like you’re on a glowing hovercraft, and it’s pretty neat to see how excited people get,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11989437\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1706px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11989437\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1706\" height=\"1292\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208.jpg 1706w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208-800x606.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208-1020x772.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208-160x121.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/DSC04397-scaled-e1717785275208-1536x1163.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Swellcycle team experiments with a variety of board shapes and plans to eventually sell several different models in October 2023. \u003ccite>(Erin Malsbury/KAZU)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On a sunny morning on the cliff above the surf spot Steamer Lane, people gathered around the printed surfboards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Dude, it’s trippy how it’s kind of see-through,” said one surfer who stopped to ask the Swellcycle team questions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It feels great,” said surfer Antonio Ramirez, who had just finished trying one out in the water. “I love it. 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"content": "\u003cp>An aggressive sea otter in California is hassling locals by riding boards she stole from surfers in the lineup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Steamer Lane is a legendary point break nestled along the rocky shores of Santa Cruz, home to swaths of experienced surfers, as well as a 5-year-old female sea otter with a growing reputation for repeatedly confronting surfers and kayakers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CuiOma5rRWT/?hl=en\">Videos across social media\u003c/a> show the otter hoisting itself out of the ocean and onto boards while surfers sit back in awe. At times she’s chewed on the boards or forced surfers to surrender their boards altogether.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/CuiOma5rRWT\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Onlookers in the videos can be heard laughing in jest at surfers’ misfortune, but officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say the otter poses a public safety risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“While there have been no confirmed reports of injury, due to the highly unusual behavior of this otter, kayakers, surfers, and others recreating in the area should not approach the otter or encourage the otter’s interactions,” the USFWS said in a statement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sixty-year-old Santa Cruz native and photographer Mark Woodward said he has photographed hundreds of otters over the years, but has never seen something like this. He’s witnessed the otter bully surfers three times in less than a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I saw the first incident on June 18 and I didn’t know what was happening,” Woodward told NPR. “… It was quite astounding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11955606\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1464px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11955606\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_8874-b39a539e52ced1b99245c7d9733c10d36381b32c.jpg\" alt=\"a large sea otter sits at one end of a blue surfboard while a surfer lays under the board with their feet up on either side\" width=\"1464\" height=\"1098\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_8874-b39a539e52ced1b99245c7d9733c10d36381b32c.jpg 1464w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_8874-b39a539e52ced1b99245c7d9733c10d36381b32c-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_8874-b39a539e52ced1b99245c7d9733c10d36381b32c-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_8874-b39a539e52ced1b99245c7d9733c10d36381b32c-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1464px) 100vw, 1464px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An otter at a popular surf break in Santa Cruz has been confronting surfers, going as far as stealing their boards and riding waves. \u003ccite>(Mark Woodward/@NativeSantaCruz)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The USFWS said the otter’s behavior is “concerning and unusual,” and though the exact cause is unknown, officials said it could be associated with hormonal surges or being fed by humans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Southern sea otters are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and are protected under the Marine Mammal Act as well as California law, the USFWS said. After being hunted to near extinction for their fur in the 1700s and 1800s, the population has rebounded since becoming a protected species and is a key predator in California’s coastal ecosystems.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A team from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Monterey Bay Aquarium is looking for the otter to catch and rehome her. Unfortunately once the otter is caught, Monterey Bay Aquarium spokesperson Kevin Connor told NPR, she won’t be able to return to the wild.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The animal, officially known as otter 841, was born in captivity — because it’s mother had also been too friendly with humans — and then successfully released into the wild in June 2020, Connor told NPR. It wasn’t until September 2022 that she started exhibiting her bizarre behavior at Steamer Lane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the time, CDFW and aquarium staff were able to drive the animal out of the area, a process called \u003ca href=\"https://icwdm.org/hazing/\">hazing\u003c/a>, in hopes of deterring her from interacting with people. But her most recent interactions show she’s no longer afraid of humans, Connor said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11955607\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1223px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11955607\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_9001-763dc99e7f319773a2605a89e6015a89cddc3dd4.jpg\" alt=\"A surfer with a concerned look on their face holds their upside down surfboard in the water while a large otter swims towards them\" width=\"1223\" height=\"917\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_9001-763dc99e7f319773a2605a89e6015a89cddc3dd4.jpg 1223w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_9001-763dc99e7f319773a2605a89e6015a89cddc3dd4-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_9001-763dc99e7f319773a2605a89e6015a89cddc3dd4-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_9001-763dc99e7f319773a2605a89e6015a89cddc3dd4-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1223px) 100vw, 1223px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The otter at Steamer Lane will live out the rest of its life in captivity once caught by the USFWS and aquarium staff. She’s no longer afraid of humans, and if the otter were to bite or harm a person, she would have to be euthanized. \u003ccite>(Mark Woodward/@NativeSantaCruz)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Trying to recapture the otter is an effort to avoid anything more drastic. If the otter were to harm or bite a person, the USFW, which is responsible for managing the population of these animals, would have to begin discussions of euthanizing the animal,” Connor said. “That’s the reality, and nobody wants to see that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once caught, she will be taken to the aquarium for an exam before being moved into her forever home at an USFWS-approved location. Like her mother before her, otter 841 has been deemed un-releasable, Connor said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The southern sea otter was believed to be gone forever, until a family of 50 were found in Big Sur in 1938, Connor said. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Onlookers in the videos can be heard laughing in jest at surfers’ misfortune, but officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say the otter poses a public safety risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“While there have been no confirmed reports of injury, due to the highly unusual behavior of this otter, kayakers, surfers, and others recreating in the area should not approach the otter or encourage the otter’s interactions,” the USFWS said in a statement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sixty-year-old Santa Cruz native and photographer Mark Woodward said he has photographed hundreds of otters over the years, but has never seen something like this. He’s witnessed the otter bully surfers three times in less than a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I saw the first incident on June 18 and I didn’t know what was happening,” Woodward told NPR. “… It was quite astounding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11955606\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1464px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11955606\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_8874-b39a539e52ced1b99245c7d9733c10d36381b32c.jpg\" alt=\"a large sea otter sits at one end of a blue surfboard while a surfer lays under the board with their feet up on either side\" width=\"1464\" height=\"1098\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_8874-b39a539e52ced1b99245c7d9733c10d36381b32c.jpg 1464w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_8874-b39a539e52ced1b99245c7d9733c10d36381b32c-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_8874-b39a539e52ced1b99245c7d9733c10d36381b32c-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_8874-b39a539e52ced1b99245c7d9733c10d36381b32c-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1464px) 100vw, 1464px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An otter at a popular surf break in Santa Cruz has been confronting surfers, going as far as stealing their boards and riding waves. \u003ccite>(Mark Woodward/@NativeSantaCruz)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The USFWS said the otter’s behavior is “concerning and unusual,” and though the exact cause is unknown, officials said it could be associated with hormonal surges or being fed by humans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Southern sea otters are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and are protected under the Marine Mammal Act as well as California law, the USFWS said. After being hunted to near extinction for their fur in the 1700s and 1800s, the population has rebounded since becoming a protected species and is a key predator in California’s coastal ecosystems.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A team from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Monterey Bay Aquarium is looking for the otter to catch and rehome her. Unfortunately once the otter is caught, Monterey Bay Aquarium spokesperson Kevin Connor told NPR, she won’t be able to return to the wild.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The animal, officially known as otter 841, was born in captivity — because it’s mother had also been too friendly with humans — and then successfully released into the wild in June 2020, Connor told NPR. It wasn’t until September 2022 that she started exhibiting her bizarre behavior at Steamer Lane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the time, CDFW and aquarium staff were able to drive the animal out of the area, a process called \u003ca href=\"https://icwdm.org/hazing/\">hazing\u003c/a>, in hopes of deterring her from interacting with people. But her most recent interactions show she’s no longer afraid of humans, Connor said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11955607\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1223px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11955607\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_9001-763dc99e7f319773a2605a89e6015a89cddc3dd4.jpg\" alt=\"A surfer with a concerned look on their face holds their upside down surfboard in the water while a large otter swims towards them\" width=\"1223\" height=\"917\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_9001-763dc99e7f319773a2605a89e6015a89cddc3dd4.jpg 1223w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_9001-763dc99e7f319773a2605a89e6015a89cddc3dd4-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_9001-763dc99e7f319773a2605a89e6015a89cddc3dd4-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/dsc_9001-763dc99e7f319773a2605a89e6015a89cddc3dd4-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1223px) 100vw, 1223px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The otter at Steamer Lane will live out the rest of its life in captivity once caught by the USFWS and aquarium staff. She’s no longer afraid of humans, and if the otter were to bite or harm a person, she would have to be euthanized. \u003ccite>(Mark Woodward/@NativeSantaCruz)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Trying to recapture the otter is an effort to avoid anything more drastic. If the otter were to harm or bite a person, the USFW, which is responsible for managing the population of these animals, would have to begin discussions of euthanizing the animal,” Connor said. “That’s the reality, and nobody wants to see that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once caught, she will be taken to the aquarium for an exam before being moved into her forever home at an USFWS-approved location. Like her mother before her, otter 841 has been deemed un-releasable, Connor said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The southern sea otter was believed to be gone forever, until a family of 50 were found in Big Sur in 1938, Connor said. Today, they number approximately 3,000, a mere 30% of what scientists believe the original population was before their near brush with extinction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"fullattribution\">Copyright 2023 NPR.\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=An+otter+in+Santa+Cruz+is+hassling+surfers+%E2%80%94+and+stealing+their+boards&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDAxOTAwOTE4MDEyMTkxMDAzNjczZDljZA004)\">\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>It's easy to write Valentine's Day off as a stale holiday with far too many expectations put on it. But in 2020, Bay Curious published an episode called \"Bay Area, I Love You,\" which reframed the whole holiday. We opted to focus on another type of love — the affection we feel for a place. Valentine’s Day doesn't have to be a schmaltzy day for those who have partnered up, it can also be a day to celebrate all types of love. Love is, after all, a pretty special feeling, whether it's for a partner, a friend, a place, a pet, a family member or yourself!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[baycuriouspodcastinfo]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, Bay Curious has curated a list of experiences we think will deepen your connection with any companion, while finding something fresh to do here in the Bay Area. We're calling them Bay Curious Dates. Grab a companion and set out to try something new this month. We're confident these itineraries make for great dates — we tested them!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Skip straight to these days out:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tomalesbay\">Raw and rustic Tomales Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#oakland\">Oakland (picnic, museum, bakery)\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#pacifica\">Boards, brews and bowling in Pacifica\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#hayesvalley\">Wheels on deck in Hayes Valley\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>You can also \u003ca href=\"#tellus\">share your own perfect day out with us!\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"tomalesbay\">\u003c/a>Raw and rustic Tomales Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Submitted by: Olivia Allen-Price\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11903623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11903623\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a red long sleeved shirt and blue life vest sits in the fron tof a kayak paddling towards a cliff in the distance.\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big.jpg 1800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Olivia Allen-Price kayaking in Tomales Bay. \u003ccite>(Sam Price/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>10 a.m. Wildlife by boat\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A tandem kayak is a splendid way to explore the rugged shoreline around Tomales Bay, even in winter! You’re likely to get a close up view of the birds flying low across the water, Tule elk grazing on Tomales Point, and jellyfish doing a mesmerizing dance through the water. If you go between March and June, you may even catch harbor seal pups on Hog Island. Paddle out from Miller Boat Launch ($5 parking) to explore Hog Island and the shoreline around White Gulch. From there, head south and pull up onto any of the many beaches along the way. At this time of year, you’re bound to have it to yourself! Outfitters nearby include \u003ca href=\"https://www.bluewaterskayaking.com/\">Blue Waters Kayaking\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.tomalesbayexpeditions.com/\">Tomales Bay Expeditions\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1 p.m. Enjoy oysters bayside\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After a morning on the water, you must try the local fare of choice — oysters! The small town of Marshall offers a trifecta of delightful restaurants, no matter your style, with \u003ca href=\"https://hogislandoysters.com/restaurants/marshall/\">Hog Island Oysters\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://themarshallstore.com/\">The Marshall Store\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://hogislandoysters.com/restaurants/tonysseafood/\">Tony's Seafood\u003c/a>. For a little special occasion flair, we like Tony’s — where after an oyster appetizer, you can dive into some clam chowder, cioppino or a fried oyster po'boy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3 p.m. Knock around town\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Recover from your seafood feast by wandering around the charming town of Point Reyes Station. The place is loaded with fun gift shops, each offering a unique twist on the genre. Be sure to wander through the art gallery tucked in the back of \u003ca href=\"https://hogislandoysters.com/restaurants/tonysseafood/\">Toby's Feed Barn\u003c/a>, and pursue the staff picks at \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptreyesbooks.com/\">Point Reyes Books\u003c/a>. No trip to Point Reyes Station would be complete without a stop at \u003ca href=\"https://cowgirlcreamery.com/pages/visit-cowgirl\">Cowgirl Creamery\u003c/a>, where you can buy a hunk of cheese to enjoy later on (... or on the car ride home!)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"oakland\">\u003c/a>Oakland (picnic, museum, bakery)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Submitted by Corey Antonio Rose\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11903624\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2100px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11903624\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big.jpg\" alt='The left side shows twinkling lights over a lake as dark falls. The right shows a sign that says, \"There are Black people in the future.\"' width=\"2100\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big.jpg 2100w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-1020x729.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-1920x1371.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u003cem>On the left side: Lake Merritt as dusk falls. On the right side: A sign outside the Oakland Museum of California.\u003c/em> \u003ccite>(Corey Antonio Rose/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1:00 p.m. Lunch at Vegan Mob\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Start your date with vegan BBQ and soul food at \u003ca href=\"https://veganmob.biz/menu\">Vegan Mob\u003c/a> in Oakland. Housed inside a lime green structure on Lake Park Ave, this popular BBQ spot is hard to miss, and hard to dis. Owner Toriano Gordon transforms classic recipes into healthy alternatives that will make even the most stubborn carnivores question their beliefs. Soul food enthusiasts will love the \"smackaroni\" and cheese, yams, collard greens and vegan fried shrimp. Don't forget a lemonade, and save some room for dessert!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1:30 p.m. Sun and songs Around Lake Merritt\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Carry your food over to Oakland's biggest gem, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11690787/when-oakland-was-a-chocolate-city-a-brief-history-of-festival-at-the-lake\">Lake Merritt\u003c/a> — it's a six minute walk away. Bring your picnic essentials, and find a grassy spot to lay on while you enjoy your meal and soak up the sun. If you forget your bluetooth speaker at home, there's always music floating around the lake, from the drum circles held at the northwest corner, to the lowriders that spin the block pumping 70's Soul and R&B.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3:00p.m. Mothership: Voyage Into Afrofuturism\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just a six-minute walk from the south end of the lake lies the only place where Octavia E. Butler, Sun Ra, Whitney Houston, and a host of contemporary artists come together to make a powerful statement about the beauty of Black folks. Oakland Museum of California's \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://museumca.org/exhibit/mothership-voyage-afrofuturism\">Mothership: Voyage into Afrofuturism\u003c/a>\u003c/em> imagines a joyful and justice-centered future for Black people — combining photography, literature, song, dance, and design into a unique experience that will leave you both in awe, and maybe in love.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>5 p.m. It's All Good Bakery\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Catch a ride to North Oakland for the final stop of the day — \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/It's+All+Good+Bakery+Inc/@37.8431718,-122.2778902,16z/data=!4m19!1m13!4m12!1m4!2m2!1d-122.2770688!2d37.84704!4e1!1m6!1m2!1s0x80857e741637bc69:0x56cbfa0f38e63396!2sit's+all+good+bakery!2m2!1d-122.2696706!2d37.8410616!3m4!1s0x80857e741637bc69:0x56cbfa0f38e63396!8m2!3d37.8410616!4d-122.2696706\">It's All Good Bakery\u003c/a>. Owner Kim Cloud serves slices of history with his homestyle sweet potato pies, cakes, cookies, and other soul food desserts. Decades ago, this little storefront hosted revolutionaries. It was the site of the Black Panther Party's first headquarters. Today, stop by to enjoy all the classics: Red Velvet Cake, Banana Pudding, and Cloud's personal recommendation, 7-Up Pound Cake. Finish off your Valentine's date with a sweet treat and a slice of Black history!\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Share your own perfect day out with us\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"pacifica\">\u003c/a>Boards, brews and bowling in Pacifica\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Submitted by Bianca Taylor\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11903625\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11903625\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Mori_point_big.jpg\" alt=\"A path stretches over the cliffside with the ocean stretching out to the right.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Mori_point_big.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Mori_point_big-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Mori_point_big-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Mori_point_big-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u003cem>A cypress tree grows on a rocky outcropping as waves break on the shore at Mori Point, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation area, in Pacifica, California, June 20, 2017.\u003c/em> \u003ccite>((Photo via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images))\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:30 a.m. Surf or turf\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get an early start to your day and hit the beach — either by taking a surf lesson at Linda Mar Beach, or catching some breath-taking ocean views with a hike up Mori Point. If you want to get wet, book your surf lesson in advance through \u003ca href=\"https://norcalsurfshop.com/surf-lessons/\">Norcal Surf Shop\u003c/a> ($94 per person for a group lesson). They'll set you up with a rental wetsuit and board and you'll be in the water hanging ten in no time! If you're looking for a drier way to spend the morning, drive a little north of Linda Mar to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mori-point-trail--2\">Mori Point trailhead\u003c/a>. You can take a short stroll or do the whole 2.8 mile hike. Either way, you'll be rewarded with gorgeous scenery. Morning conditions can be a little foggy and windy, so (as always in the Bay) bring layers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>12:00 p.m. Beachside Burritos\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After you've worked up an appetite, it’s time to refuel. If you're feeling thrifty, look no further than the most beautiful \u003ca href=\"https://www.delish.com/food-news/a28377778/taco-bell-pacifica-beachside-store-cantina/\">Taco Bell\u003c/a> in California — located right on Linda Mar beach. It's got all the classics you know and love, plus you can get a \"Twisted Freeze\" which is essentially a spiked icee. Order a few chalupas and enjoy the people and dog watching on the sand. If you're looking for a more elevated atmosphere, head across the freeway to \u003ca href=\"https://www.pacificabrewery.beer/\">Pacifica Brewery\u003c/a>. This cute gastropub has plenty of space indoors and outdoors, and they even have live music on their backyard stage occasionally. The food is good and the beers are tasty. What more could you want?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3:00 p.m. Spares and Strikes\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>BOWLING! That's what more you could want! Right across the parking lot from Pacifica Brewery is the very nostalgic \u003ca href=\"https://www.seabowl.com/\">Sea Bowl\u003c/a>, which has it all: bowling ($30-40 per hour, per lane), billiards, and an arcade. This isn't your new and trendy bowling alley: here, you'll be rolling next to the regulars in matching shirts and the kids’ birthday parties. Slide around in those funny bowling shoes ($5) and play a few friendly (or extremely competitive) games. Bonus points if you win your date something from the claw game.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us your own perfect Bay Area date suggestion\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"hayesvalley\">\u003c/a>Wheels on deck in Hayes Valley\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Submitted by Paloma Abarca Cortes\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11903620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2100px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11903620\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/hayes_big.jpg\" alt=\"On the left are a row of old houses beautifully painted. On the right, an ice cream cone in a waffle cone is in the foreground with a shop and orange awning behind.\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/hayes_big.jpg 2100w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/hayes_big-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/hayes_big-1020x729.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/hayes_big-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/hayes_big-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/hayes_big-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/hayes_big-1920x1371.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u003cem>On the left: the Painted Ladies at San Francisco's Alamo Square. On the right: Salt & Straw ice cream shop.\u003c/em> \u003ccite>(Paloma Abarca Cortes/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>2:00 p.m. Bay Area classics at Salt & Straw\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the corner of Hayes and Laguna Street sits a promising date spot: ice cream parlor \u003ca href=\"https://saltandstraw.com/\">Salt & Straw\u003c/a>. It’s known for their unique twists on the classics, like \"Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough” and vegan option, \"Marionberry Coconut Sherbet.\" You really can't go wrong with any of their dreamy flavors. The scoops start at $5.95 for a small. Upgrade to a house made waffle cone for $1.50 extra, or grab a pint if you need help keeping your date-induced anxiety down. Enjoy your sweet treat while checking out the latest art installations at \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/988/Patricias-Green-in-Hayes-Valley-Picnic-A\">Patricia's Green Public Park\u003c/a> (Hayes St. and Octavia St.).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3:00 p.m. The Painted Ladies on Steiner Street\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember the beautiful Victorian homes shown in the opening credits of \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_House\">Full House\u003c/a>\u003c/em>? The \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_ladies\">Painted Ladies\u003c/a> are just a few blocks away in Alamo Square, waiting for you to come take a photo (free of charge!). Take a small detour on your way to pass the affirmation \"Black Lives Matter,” painted in yellow block lettering on Fulton Street. The words stretch across three-blocks between Webster and Octavia. In the midst of all the art and conversation, you finally see Steiner Street and Alamo Square Park. Take a left once you hit the corner, pass Grove St. and voila!, the iconic Painted Ladies. Find an empty spot in the park across the street to marvel the nearby architecture, and downtown San Francisco views.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>4:00 p.m. Skating at The Church of 8 Wheels\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Abandoned churches make great roller rinks … but they also make for great dates! Head to \u003ca href=\"http://www.churchof8wheels.com/schedule.html\">The Church of 8 Wheels\u003c/a> for an unforgettable few hours of music, skating, and laughs inside an old church. Prepare to leave your ego behind and fall (no pun intended) into a state of fun with your date. $15 gets you in the door. Roller blades to roller skates are available to rent for $5. Be sure to reserve your spots in advance!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"tellus\">\u003c/a>Now, we want to hear from you!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Share your own itinerary, and you could see it featured on Bay Curious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2-NoPAXv334Zfxe7sjGi2ziC76_7sN7_4w07WMDPrJwNUEw/viewform?embedded=true\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[baycuriousquestion]\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>It's easy to write Valentine's Day off as a stale holiday with far too many expectations put on it. But in 2020, Bay Curious published an episode called \"Bay Area, I Love You,\" which reframed the whole holiday. We opted to focus on another type of love — the affection we feel for a place. Valentine’s Day doesn't have to be a schmaltzy day for those who have partnered up, it can also be a day to celebrate all types of love. Love is, after all, a pretty special feeling, whether it's for a partner, a friend, a place, a pet, a family member or yourself!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003caside class=\"alignleft utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__bayCuriousPodcastShortcode__bayCurious\">\u003cimg src=https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bayCuriousLogo.png alt=\"Bay Curious Podcast\" loading=\"lazy\" />\n \u003ca href=\"/news/series/baycurious\">Bay Curious\u003c/a> is a podcast that answers your questions about the Bay Area.\n Subscribe on \u003ca href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bay-curious/id1172473406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts\u003c/a>,\n \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/podcasts/500557090/bay-curious\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NPR One\u003c/a> or your favorite podcast platform.\u003c/aside>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, Bay Curious has curated a list of experiences we think will deepen your connection with any companion, while finding something fresh to do here in the Bay Area. We're calling them Bay Curious Dates. Grab a companion and set out to try something new this month. We're confident these itineraries make for great dates — we tested them!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Skip straight to these days out:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tomalesbay\">Raw and rustic Tomales Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#oakland\">Oakland (picnic, museum, bakery)\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#pacifica\">Boards, brews and bowling in Pacifica\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#hayesvalley\">Wheels on deck in Hayes Valley\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>You can also \u003ca href=\"#tellus\">share your own perfect day out with us!\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"tomalesbay\">\u003c/a>Raw and rustic Tomales Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Submitted by: Olivia Allen-Price\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11903623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11903623\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a red long sleeved shirt and blue life vest sits in the fron tof a kayak paddling towards a cliff in the distance.\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big.jpg 1800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/tomales_big-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Olivia Allen-Price kayaking in Tomales Bay. \u003ccite>(Sam Price/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>10 a.m. Wildlife by boat\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A tandem kayak is a splendid way to explore the rugged shoreline around Tomales Bay, even in winter! You’re likely to get a close up view of the birds flying low across the water, Tule elk grazing on Tomales Point, and jellyfish doing a mesmerizing dance through the water. If you go between March and June, you may even catch harbor seal pups on Hog Island. Paddle out from Miller Boat Launch ($5 parking) to explore Hog Island and the shoreline around White Gulch. From there, head south and pull up onto any of the many beaches along the way. At this time of year, you’re bound to have it to yourself! Outfitters nearby include \u003ca href=\"https://www.bluewaterskayaking.com/\">Blue Waters Kayaking\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.tomalesbayexpeditions.com/\">Tomales Bay Expeditions\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1 p.m. Enjoy oysters bayside\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After a morning on the water, you must try the local fare of choice — oysters! The small town of Marshall offers a trifecta of delightful restaurants, no matter your style, with \u003ca href=\"https://hogislandoysters.com/restaurants/marshall/\">Hog Island Oysters\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://themarshallstore.com/\">The Marshall Store\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://hogislandoysters.com/restaurants/tonysseafood/\">Tony's Seafood\u003c/a>. For a little special occasion flair, we like Tony’s — where after an oyster appetizer, you can dive into some clam chowder, cioppino or a fried oyster po'boy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3 p.m. Knock around town\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Recover from your seafood feast by wandering around the charming town of Point Reyes Station. The place is loaded with fun gift shops, each offering a unique twist on the genre. Be sure to wander through the art gallery tucked in the back of \u003ca href=\"https://hogislandoysters.com/restaurants/tonysseafood/\">Toby's Feed Barn\u003c/a>, and pursue the staff picks at \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptreyesbooks.com/\">Point Reyes Books\u003c/a>. No trip to Point Reyes Station would be complete without a stop at \u003ca href=\"https://cowgirlcreamery.com/pages/visit-cowgirl\">Cowgirl Creamery\u003c/a>, where you can buy a hunk of cheese to enjoy later on (... or on the car ride home!)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"oakland\">\u003c/a>Oakland (picnic, museum, bakery)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Submitted by Corey Antonio Rose\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11903624\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2100px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11903624\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big.jpg\" alt='The left side shows twinkling lights over a lake as dark falls. The right shows a sign that says, \"There are Black people in the future.\"' width=\"2100\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big.jpg 2100w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-1020x729.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Oakland_big-1920x1371.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u003cem>On the left side: Lake Merritt as dusk falls. On the right side: A sign outside the Oakland Museum of California.\u003c/em> \u003ccite>(Corey Antonio Rose/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1:00 p.m. Lunch at Vegan Mob\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Start your date with vegan BBQ and soul food at \u003ca href=\"https://veganmob.biz/menu\">Vegan Mob\u003c/a> in Oakland. Housed inside a lime green structure on Lake Park Ave, this popular BBQ spot is hard to miss, and hard to dis. Owner Toriano Gordon transforms classic recipes into healthy alternatives that will make even the most stubborn carnivores question their beliefs. Soul food enthusiasts will love the \"smackaroni\" and cheese, yams, collard greens and vegan fried shrimp. Don't forget a lemonade, and save some room for dessert!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1:30 p.m. Sun and songs Around Lake Merritt\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Carry your food over to Oakland's biggest gem, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11690787/when-oakland-was-a-chocolate-city-a-brief-history-of-festival-at-the-lake\">Lake Merritt\u003c/a> — it's a six minute walk away. Bring your picnic essentials, and find a grassy spot to lay on while you enjoy your meal and soak up the sun. If you forget your bluetooth speaker at home, there's always music floating around the lake, from the drum circles held at the northwest corner, to the lowriders that spin the block pumping 70's Soul and R&B.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3:00p.m. Mothership: Voyage Into Afrofuturism\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just a six-minute walk from the south end of the lake lies the only place where Octavia E. Butler, Sun Ra, Whitney Houston, and a host of contemporary artists come together to make a powerful statement about the beauty of Black folks. Oakland Museum of California's \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://museumca.org/exhibit/mothership-voyage-afrofuturism\">Mothership: Voyage into Afrofuturism\u003c/a>\u003c/em> imagines a joyful and justice-centered future for Black people — combining photography, literature, song, dance, and design into a unique experience that will leave you both in awe, and maybe in love.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>5 p.m. It's All Good Bakery\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Catch a ride to North Oakland for the final stop of the day — \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/It's+All+Good+Bakery+Inc/@37.8431718,-122.2778902,16z/data=!4m19!1m13!4m12!1m4!2m2!1d-122.2770688!2d37.84704!4e1!1m6!1m2!1s0x80857e741637bc69:0x56cbfa0f38e63396!2sit's+all+good+bakery!2m2!1d-122.2696706!2d37.8410616!3m4!1s0x80857e741637bc69:0x56cbfa0f38e63396!8m2!3d37.8410616!4d-122.2696706\">It's All Good Bakery\u003c/a>. Owner Kim Cloud serves slices of history with his homestyle sweet potato pies, cakes, cookies, and other soul food desserts. Decades ago, this little storefront hosted revolutionaries. It was the site of the Black Panther Party's first headquarters. Today, stop by to enjoy all the classics: Red Velvet Cake, Banana Pudding, and Cloud's personal recommendation, 7-Up Pound Cake. Finish off your Valentine's date with a sweet treat and a slice of Black history!\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Share your own perfect day out with us\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"pacifica\">\u003c/a>Boards, brews and bowling in Pacifica\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Submitted by Bianca Taylor\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11903625\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11903625\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Mori_point_big.jpg\" alt=\"A path stretches over the cliffside with the ocean stretching out to the right.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Mori_point_big.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Mori_point_big-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Mori_point_big-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/Mori_point_big-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u003cem>A cypress tree grows on a rocky outcropping as waves break on the shore at Mori Point, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation area, in Pacifica, California, June 20, 2017.\u003c/em> \u003ccite>((Photo via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images))\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:30 a.m. Surf or turf\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get an early start to your day and hit the beach — either by taking a surf lesson at Linda Mar Beach, or catching some breath-taking ocean views with a hike up Mori Point. If you want to get wet, book your surf lesson in advance through \u003ca href=\"https://norcalsurfshop.com/surf-lessons/\">Norcal Surf Shop\u003c/a> ($94 per person for a group lesson). They'll set you up with a rental wetsuit and board and you'll be in the water hanging ten in no time! If you're looking for a drier way to spend the morning, drive a little north of Linda Mar to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mori-point-trail--2\">Mori Point trailhead\u003c/a>. You can take a short stroll or do the whole 2.8 mile hike. Either way, you'll be rewarded with gorgeous scenery. Morning conditions can be a little foggy and windy, so (as always in the Bay) bring layers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>12:00 p.m. Beachside Burritos\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After you've worked up an appetite, it’s time to refuel. If you're feeling thrifty, look no further than the most beautiful \u003ca href=\"https://www.delish.com/food-news/a28377778/taco-bell-pacifica-beachside-store-cantina/\">Taco Bell\u003c/a> in California — located right on Linda Mar beach. It's got all the classics you know and love, plus you can get a \"Twisted Freeze\" which is essentially a spiked icee. Order a few chalupas and enjoy the people and dog watching on the sand. If you're looking for a more elevated atmosphere, head across the freeway to \u003ca href=\"https://www.pacificabrewery.beer/\">Pacifica Brewery\u003c/a>. This cute gastropub has plenty of space indoors and outdoors, and they even have live music on their backyard stage occasionally. The food is good and the beers are tasty. What more could you want?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3:00 p.m. Spares and Strikes\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>BOWLING! That's what more you could want! Right across the parking lot from Pacifica Brewery is the very nostalgic \u003ca href=\"https://www.seabowl.com/\">Sea Bowl\u003c/a>, which has it all: bowling ($30-40 per hour, per lane), billiards, and an arcade. This isn't your new and trendy bowling alley: here, you'll be rolling next to the regulars in matching shirts and the kids’ birthday parties. Slide around in those funny bowling shoes ($5) and play a few friendly (or extremely competitive) games. 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"content": "\u003cp>Carissa Moore wore a white and yellow plumeria pinned next to her ear for her victory-lap interviews after making history as the first Olympic gold medalist at \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/2020-tokyo-olympics-lifestyle-sports-science-surfing-122d0d99a0b6b37abfc3ad6ab6091f60\">surfing’s historic debut\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her mother — crowned the Honolulu Lei Queen in 2016 — had given her the flower hair clip before she left for Tokyo to remind the only \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/2020-tokyo-olympics-games-racial-injustice-hawaii-surfing-5048591ab4620f8796a08ff54331fec0\">Native Hawaiian Olympic\u003c/a> surfer of where she came from.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At this pinnacle point, Moore is still in disbelief when she’s compared to Duke Kahanamoku, the godfather of modern surfing who is memorialized in Hawaii with a cherished monument.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I don’t think I’ll have a statue,” Moore said, grinning from ear to ear while her body bobbed into a quiet giggle at the suggestion. “Gosh, there’s only a few people in Hawaii that I think deserve that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As celebrated at home as she is loved by fans and peers around the world, it was a characteristically modest statement from one of the world’s greatest surfers after she took home gold in the sport’s inaugural Olympic competition.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The methodical Moore found her rhythm with the ocean to deliver the kind of standout, power-surfing performance that has defined her career. The picture-perfect ending even included a rainbow that popped into the sky as she shredded waves in the final against South African rival Bianca Buitendag.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Moore has now become a realization of Kahanamoku’s dream, at once the symbol of the sport’s very best and a validating force for an Indigenous community that still struggles with its complex history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11883965\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11883965\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/08/GettyImages-1330874132-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/08/GettyImages-1330874132-1.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/08/GettyImages-1330874132-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/08/GettyImages-1330874132-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/08/GettyImages-1330874132-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/08/GettyImages-1330874132-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carissa Moore of Team United States surfs during the Gold Medal match against Bianca Buitendag of Team South Africa on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach on July 27, 2021 in Ichinomiya, Chiba, Japan. \u003ccite>(Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It’s a reclaiming of that sport for our native community,” said Kūhiō Lewis, president of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, which convenes the largest annual gathering of Native Hawaiians.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lewis said all the locals he knew were texting each other during the competition, glued to the TV and elated, even relieved, by Moore’s “surreal” win. He called it a “come to home moment” for a community that may never reconcile its dispossession.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After centuries of colonization by various European settlers, Hawaii was annexed by the United States in 1898 after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy by U.S.-backed forces in 1893.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“At times, we’re an invisible people. We’re lumped into other ethnic groups. Our sport is being defined by other groups. This puts it into perspective,” Lewis said. “It feels like an emerging of a people, of a native community that has been invisible to many.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All eyes were on Moore when the Tokyo Games began, not only because she was the medal favorite as the reigning world champion but also because she was competing for the United States. Until then, Moore had always surfed for Hawaii in the professional World Surf League, which recognizes it as a “sovereign surfing nation.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Moore is biracial and grew up in the only majority Asian American and Pacific Islander state in the United States. Her white father, of Irish and German ancestry, taught her how to surf. Her mother is ethnically Native Hawaiian and Filipino and was adopted and raised in a Chinese-American family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m proud to be representing the USA, but specifically the islands of Hawaii because there are just so many different kinds of people there, and I feel like such a connection to all of them,” Moore said. “And I wouldn’t be where I am today without the community of people that have really raised me.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/rissmoore10/status/1422238730539048982\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>In the video above, surfer Carissa Moore shares a video of her surfing and childhood photos.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii this week honored both Moore and Kahanamoku on the Senate floor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s a saying that the best surfer is the person having the most fun, and that’s unquestionably the case with Carissa,” Schatz said. “She’s an intense competitor who wants to win every event she enters, but also one who wants to see her opponents — and more importantly the sport of surfing itself — succeed.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"news_11881139\" label=\"More Olympic Surfing Coverage\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kahanamoku was among the first athletes to break sports’ color barrier as an Olympic swimmer who medaled five times. It was at the 1912 Summer Games in Stockholm that he first pushed the International Olympic Committee to include surfing, though it was virtually unknown outside of his native Hawaii back then.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hawaii’s most famous son then dedicated his life to promoting surfing and his homeland, famously introducing the sport via exhibitions in places from California to New Jersey, Australia and Europe. Kahanamoku was the ultimate waterman: His legacy includes popularizing flutter swimming kicks and spreading the concept of lifeguarding and water rescue to the masses. On top of that, he dabbled in Hollywood movies and served as Honolulu’s sheriff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A century later, Moore was plenty accomplished in the sport before her Olympic Games. She became the youngest ever champion at age 18, and today has four world titles in addition to being the first Olympic gold medalist in her sport. She’s also recruiting young girls to take up a sport that once very much prioritized men, and has spoken publicly about her struggles with body image and disordered eating as a teenager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With this new global platform, Moore says she is proud of what she represents and wants to spread positivity as her idol did.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This was his dream to have surfing in the Olympics,” Moore said. “I hope I made him and my people proud.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Seattle-based AP journalist Sally Ho is on assignment at the Tokyo Olympics, covering surfing. Follow her on Twitter at \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/_sallyho\">http://twitter.com/_sallyho\u003c/a>. More AP Olympics: \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/hub/2020-tokyo-olympics%20and%20https://twitter.com/AP_Sports\">https://apnews.com/hub/2020-tokyo-olympics and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>For some Native Hawaiians, surfing’s Olympic debut is both a celebration of a cultural touchstone invented by their ancestors, and an extension of the racial indignities seared into the history of the game and their homeland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Tokyo Summer Games, which open July 23, serve as a proxy for that unresolved tension and resentment, according to the ethnic Hawaiians who lament that surfing and their identity have been culturally appropriated by white outsiders who now stand to benefit the most from the $10 billion industry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You had Native Hawaiians in the background being a part of the development of it and just not being really recognized,” said Isaiah Helekunihi Walker, a Hawaii historian and activist. “There’s an element of them taking over. That’s when there’s no more aloha.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Indigenous people of Hawaii traditionally viewed the act of stylishly riding ocean waves on a board for fun and competition as a spiritual art form and egalitarian national pastime that connected them to the land and sea.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>White European settlers who first learned of the sport when they arrived to the island both vilified and capitalized on the sport. Christian missionaries disapproved of the nudity on display, yet white businessmen later ran a whites-only surf club on Waikiki beach.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Carissa Moore, reigning female world champion and the only ethnically Hawaiian Olympic surfer\"]‘The hurt and the wounds go back really far. I usually compete under the Hawaii flag all year … I think that I can still represent both [the U.S. and Hawaii], even if I’m not wearing the flag on my sleeve. I’m wearing it on my heart.’[/pullquote]Today, white people are still seen as the leaders and authorities of the sport globally, as surfing’s evolution is now a legacy shaped by white perspectives: from practically Native Hawaiian birthright to censured water activity, and California counterculture symbol to global professional sports league.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Imagine if the Hollywood version of yoga became an Olympic sport, and by default overshadowed its roots in India, whitewashing the original cultural flavor into a white Californian trope.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s the paradox and hypocrisy of colonization,” said Walker, a BYU-Hawaii history professor who is Native Hawaiian.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>White settlers first arrived on the island in the 1700s, bringing with them disease that nearly wiped out the Native Hawaiian population, conquest to take over the land and its bounty of natural resources, and racist attitudes that relegated the Indigenous population to second-class citizenship.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though it was three Native Hawaiian princes who first showed off surfing to the mainland in 1885 during a visit to Santa Cruz, white businessmen are credited with selling surfing and Hawaii as an exotic tourism commodity for the wealthy. That trajectory has since manifested into a professional sports league largely fronted by white athletes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11765719\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 240px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/08/RS38279_three-princes-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"407\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11765719\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/08/RS38279_three-princes-qut.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/08/RS38279_three-princes-qut-160x271.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three Hawaiian princes – brothers David Kawānanakoa, Edward Keliʻiahonui and Jonah Kalanianaʻole – pictured while students at St. Matthews Hall in San Mateo. In July of 1885, they rode the first waves ever surfed in California. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Hawaii State Archives)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But the Native Hawaiians never gave up their sport, and by the 1970s, there was a full-blown racial clash around surfing with well-documented fights in the ocean. The issue pitted Native Hawaiians and some white residents who grew up among them against the white Californian and Australian surfers who sought to exclude locals from the world’s best waves on their very own turf.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An infamous brawl involved a trash-talking Australian surfer named Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, who was battered and humbled by the locals. The surfing world’s reverence for Hawaii and Native Hawaiians was cemented. Bartholomew would go on to run the Association of Surfing Professionals, an earlier iteration of the current pro league.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I treaded lightly in light of what they went through because there was an internalization that this is something that was stolen from them,” said Richard Schmidt, who was among the white Californian pro surfers on the scene in that era. “You’re never a complete surfer until you prove yourself in Hawaii.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yet critics say the business and branding aspect of the sport and lifestyle largely remained white-centered.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When surfing started to become really popular, that triggered money and that triggered business people and things we’d never thought we’d have to deal with as people who surf in Hawaii,” said Walter Ritte, a longtime Native Hawaiian activist. “There’s no doubt that the control is not here in Hawaii.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>A Hawaii Kingdom National Team?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The effort to take back surfing’s narrative is why sovereignty activists applied for a Hawaii Kingdom national team to compete at the Olympics. Their longshot request hinges on the fact that they say there was no ratified treaty that ever formally dissolved Hawaii’s autonomy. The United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy by U.S.-backed forces in 1893.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A statement from the International Olympic Committee, which has ignored the request, noted only that applicants must be an “independent state recognized by the international community.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=news_11765699]This geopolitical dynamic will be on display when Carissa Moore and John John Florence are in the surf zone to compete for the U.S. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Neither is eager to discuss their views on the matter but they are two of professional surfing’s biggest stars who have long competed under the Hawaii flag in the pro league, as the World Surf League recognizes Hawaii as a “sovereign surfing nation.” Moore as the reigning female world champion is also the only Olympic surfer who is ethnically Hawaiian. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The hurt and the wounds go back really far,” Moore said. “I usually compete under the Hawaii flag all year with the WSL. … For me, that’s not a huge focus right now. I think that I can still represent both, even if I’m not wearing the flag on my sleeve. I’m wearing it on my heart.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11881222\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/RS50220_GettyImages-1176261337-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1308\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11881222\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/RS50220_GettyImages-1176261337-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/RS50220_GettyImages-1176261337-qut-800x545.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/RS50220_GettyImages-1176261337-qut-1020x695.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/RS50220_GettyImages-1176261337-qut-160x109.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/RS50220_GettyImages-1176261337-qut-1536x1046.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carissa Moore, pictured during a 2019 competition in Lemoore, California. \u003ccite>(Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tatiana Weston-Webb, a white woman who grew up in Hawaii and will surf for her mother’s native Brazil at the Olympics, said Native Hawaiians deserve more recognition but rejected the idea that they are disrespected.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I don’t think that they’re being overshadowed,” Weston-Webb said. “It just depends on how you look at the situation.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fernando Aguerre as president of the International Surfing Association, the Olympic governing body for surfing, pledged to honor Hawaii and Duke Kahanamoku, the godfather of modern surfing, during the Games. Like many surfing industry leaders, Aguerre, who is from Argentina, invokes the legend of Kahanamoku often, even noting that he named his son after the Native Hawaiian icon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11881214\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/Duke_Kahanamoku.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"717\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11881214\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/Duke_Kahanamoku.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/Duke_Kahanamoku-160x143.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Duke Kahanamoku, a Native Hawaiian swimmer who won five Olympic medals and is known as the godfather of modern surfing who introduced the sport in exhibitions in Australia and California, pictured circa 1912. \u003ccite>(Wikimedia Commons)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kahanamoku was an Olympic swimmer who won five medals and introduced the sport via surfing exhibitions in places like California, New Jersey, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. He lobbied the IOC at the 1912 Summer Games in Stockholm to include it in the Olympics, and was the ultimate waterman, whose legacy also includes popularizing flutter swimming kicks and spreading the concept of lifeguarding and water rescue to the masses. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everything we do has a connection to Hawaii. I think it’s impossible to detach Hawaiianness from surfing,” Aguerre said. “The ocean doesn’t really care about hate, war or governments. Surfing is that way, too.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Didi Robello, a descendant of Kahanamoku, said none of his family members have been contacted to participate in any Olympic celebrations. He said his grand-uncle’s name and legacy are exploited, which has become a great source of pain for the family because the trademark rights to the Kahanamoku name are owned by outsiders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re getting ripped off,” Robello said. “It’s embarrassing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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