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Author Archive for Thomas S. Garlinghouse

Tom Garlinghouse is a free-lance writer who lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains with his girlfriend, Lauren, two dogs, three cats, and a rabbit. He is an avid surfer who can frequently be found haunting the numerous reef breaks north of Santa Cruz.

Summer Of Our Discontent

Summer Of Our Discontent

What’s a NorCal surfer to do during the flat spells of summer?

Making the Switch

Making the Switch

Curious about switching board materials? Tom Garlinghouse makes the leap from traditional polyurethane surfboards to EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) Epoxy

Arctic Surfers

Arctic Surfers

Customized Surf Trips…In Iceland?

You Da Man

You Da Man

“This, little grasshopper,” he exclaimed, his eyes glistening with an inner enthusiasm, “is Nirvana, Heaven all wrapped into one.”

Surfer’s Ear: It’s a Bummer

Surfer’s Ear: It’s a Bummer

“Surfer’s Ear” is a common ailment afflicting those who frequently surf in cold water. Tom Garlinghouse relates his experience with the malady.

A Most Unlikely Place

A Most Unlikely Place

Preparing to go surfing in the cold waters off Bodega Bay, California, is a little like organizing for an expedition.