Holy smokes, I never expected such enthusiasm for getting wet! We already have a nice mix of newbies and pros to show you the ropes.
OK, our first exercise will be to hop on a plane down to Mexico, I hear they are expecting a bit of wind and waves this weekend.
I also encourage the mode of thinking that suggests we surf the length of the Hood Canal followed by a sleepover at Linda's house.
The forum is sending all your replies to everyone signed up, so I suggest further replies just be sent to me only. I will set up a new forum for the rough water crowd and call it "Tsunami Debris", because we (hopefully) always wash ashore eventually. I will try to subscribe all who have responded already, otherwise look for it and join the discussion there.
Thank you for the suggestions of S Sound venues. These are unfamiliar to me, but I am willing t try them depending on level of interest for some particular storm brewing, or we can form two groups.
I also understand concerns expressed about going slowly. This is why I like Alki - conditions are almost always calm on the beach, then you can go toward the lighthouse where it gradually becomes exposed, then surf back into the calm when you've had enough. We will definitely accommodate your level of comfort. The culture I want to develop is: eyes on each other and ready for assists at all times.
Dave