Mr surf's surf report:
Wednesday mid-day report NOON 8/6/08: Lib & I & some friends went out earlier this morning & caught some small but really fun longboard waves (clean /mostly knee to thigh but an occ. waist high peak would slide in). The water is incredibly EMERALD/BLUE/GREEN & SUPER CLEAR! I went out on the SUP w/Tim & the visibility was AWESOME! We saw a HUGE Sea Turtle & some BIG SHARKS! One swam right under Tim & I (about a 12 footer). For all you folks PARANOID about Sharks - he came right up to me & I almost got to pet him. He just grinned & went on his way -IT WAS SOOOO COOOL! There were some BIG Jellies also, so watch out.
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hmmmm......can't remember
Mr surf's surf report:
Wednesday mid-day report NOON 8/6/08: Lib & I & some friends went out earlier this morning & caught some small but really fun longboard waves (clean /mostly knee to thigh but an occ. waist high peak would slide in). The water is incredibly EMERALD/BLUE/GREEN & SUPER CLEAR! I went out on the SUP w/Tim & the visibility was AWESOME! We saw a HUGE Sea Turtle & some BIG SHARKS! One swam right under Tim & I (about a 12 footer). For all you folks PARANOID about Sharks - he came right up to me & I almost got to pet him. He just grinned & went on his way -IT WAS SOOOO COOOL! There were some BIG Jellies also, so watch out.
Every swimmer's dream..getting to pet the sharks...
Beach Fanatic
I'm sure that was a thrill but you can't tell me you weren't just a little puckered up during that encounter.
Beach Fanatic
Funny that petting sharks should come up. My son asked me last night if I wanted to go to Australia. For $2850.00 you can go diving with the Great White Sharks. Sounds like a dream come true. He has been watching shark week and is all hyped about it.
Beach Fanatic
The turtle you saw might have been a very large leatherback that laid a nest in Seagrove west of the Seagrove Villas walkover last night. You can still see her tracks in the sand. Leatherbacks are the largest turtle you'll see anywhere in ther world. Sometimes as big as 7' long and weighing up to 1300 lbs. The worlds second largest reptile behind crocs. If that IS what you saw, I'm envious! But, not about the sharks. They scare the crap out of me!!
Beach Comber
Dudu u got more guts than me!
SoWal Expert
I would have seriously freaked out if there was a 12' shark near me! 
Then been excited about it and telling anyone who would listen for the rest of the day!
Seriously, you extended a hand to "pet" a shark !?!
Then been excited about it and telling anyone who would listen for the rest of the day!
Seriously, you extended a hand to "pet" a shark !?!
hmmmm......can't remember
On behalf of Hop, who probably went surfing and left his computer on, he was quoting Mr. Surf.
Beach Fanatic
The turtle you saw might have been a very large leatherback that laid a nest in Seagrove west of the Seagrove Villas walkover last night. You can still see her tracks in the sand. Leatherbacks are the largest turtle you'll see anywhere in ther world. Sometimes as big as 7' long and weighing up to 1300 lbs. The worlds second largest reptile behind crocs. If that IS what you saw, I'm envious!
Here is a pic of the nesting site. It is about 100 yards West of Yellowfin.near 395 and 30-A.
Beach Lover
Awesome picture Ash. Thank you for sharing.
SoWal Expert
I got to see that nest hatch last year! 
Call came in and it may be the fastest we've ever left a bar! I think there were still full drinks on the table! :rofl:
Call came in and it may be the fastest we've ever left a bar! I think there were still full drinks on the table! :rofl:
Beach Fanatic
Great foto Ash, good thing there wasn't a big tent, beach chairs, or other overnite crap
Beach Fanatic
Just to the right of the photo was a big hole that would have nearly swallowed up even a leatherback. I spoke with the renter about it and he said it had been there for days. I filled it in.
There was a guy setting up chairs that didn't seem to care that the turtle track was there. He got hollered at for walking right across the trail looking for the next spot to set up umbrellas and chairs. I need to add that he was good after that.
I also heard that there are some folks setting up chairs who do not like the turtles because it makes them work a lot harder now having to take down their equipment at night.
There was a guy setting up chairs that didn't seem to care that the turtle track was there. He got hollered at for walking right across the trail looking for the next spot to set up umbrellas and chairs. I need to add that he was good after that.
I also heard that there are some folks setting up chairs who do not like the turtles because it makes them work a lot harder now having to take down their equipment at night.
SoWal Insider
Mr surf's surf report:
Wednesday mid-day report NOON 8/6/08: Lib & I & some friends went out earlier this morning & caught some small but really fun longboard waves (clean /mostly knee to thigh but an occ. waist high peak would slide in). The water is incredibly EMERALD/BLUE/GREEN & SUPER CLEAR! I went out on the SUP w/Tim & the visibility was AWESOME! We saw a HUGE Sea Turtle & some BIG SHARKS! One swam right under Tim & I (about a 12 footer). For all you folks PARANOID about Sharks - he came right up to me & I almost got to pet him. He just grinned & went on his way -IT WAS SOOOO COOOL! There were some BIG Jellies also, so watch out.
That sounds not so cool!
Beach Fanatic
cool pics
Beach FanaticAuthor
On behalf of Hop, who probably went surfing and left his computer on, he was quoting Mr. Surf.
thanks NoHall...i personally would not have hung around with a 12 footer...:leaving:
Beach Fanatic
I saw that nest hatch, too. Coolest thing I'd seen in a long time. Hope I hear about it this year. Your picture of the nesting is fantastic.
hmmmm......can't remember
thanks NoHall...i personally would not have hung around with a 12 footer...:leaving:
;-)
SoWal Guide
okay, hoppy-baby, I figured out you were quoting Mr. Surf, but who the hail is Mr. Surf and where was he surfing? 
SoWal Expert
Funny that petting sharks should come up. My son asked me last night if I wanted to go to Australia. For $2850.00 you can go diving with the Great White Sharks. Sounds like a dream come true. He has been watching shark week and is all hyped about it.For $500, I will tie a bloody Rump Roast to your leg with a rope and you can paddle out to the second sandbar on a boogie board for some close up action.
Toots, Mr Surf reports are typically out of the PCB area.
Meow
For $500, I will tie a bloody Rump Roast to your leg with a rope and you can paddle out to the second sandbar on a boogie board for some close up action.
Take pics, please.
Toots, Mr Surf reports are typically out of the PCB area.
Hop had me going there for a minute.
SoWal Guide
For $500, I will tie a bloody Rump Roast to your leg with a rope and you can paddle out to the second sandbar on a boogie board for some close up action.
Toots, Mr Surf reports are typically out of the PCB area.
okay. is that his real name?:funn:
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