KSUSA Titles Steamers' Lane Nov 17, 18, and 19

surfhorn · Post by **surfhorn** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:13 am

Dang. That means I have to drive all the way across Santa Cruz to get to The Lane.

southpeakbrad · Post by **southpeakbrad** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:24 pm

Tom,
This is great news. There's a whole new intrigue by doing it at Steamers, a place I've yet to surf. Cant' wait.

Dan or Jon, I tried to get over to the West side last year during the Festival (at rush hour) and it was impossible! Maybe because I don't know my way around that well. Will you be checking out some Westside lodging options for us, or do you think the usual spots will be OK?
Thanks, Brad

Man O' War · Post by **Man O' War** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 4:35 am

Thought you guys would like to see what was going on at the Lane last year around your Nov. 17 start time, low tide and high tide.

For those of you who want to study up on the Lane in all its moods, www.surfhumor.com

surfhorn · Post by **surfhorn** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 7:05 am

I'm not sure what the organizers are up to but lodging is no problem. There are plenty of units in Santa Cruz and, since its at The Lane, the evenings activities should be moved to the West Side of town.

There are a ton of restaurants/facilities that can be used and I've worked with the City of Santa Cruz for years on various projects so I have access to their facilities as well. I also work with the S'Cruz Chamber of Commerce and the County Visitors and Tourism Bureau on other projects.

It will be a bit more of a drive for those who choose to camp out, though.

kage · Post by **kage** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:50 am

There actually is a campground --Henry Cowell State Park
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=546
Which is pretty empty at that time of year, very woodsy and not too far from the lane. With no traffic, if you hit all the lights about 12 minutes to the lane. I live almost next door to it. And now strangely enough they are offering wi-fi service. What's next, latte's at the ranger station?

surfhorn · Post by **surfhorn** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:45 pm

I believe there are 13 state park units in Santa Cruz county, most with camping facilities. I was thinking about beach units such as New Brighton, Manresa Uplands and Sunset.

ScottMac · Post by **ScottMac** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:55 pm

ShaunMurphy · Post by **ShaunMurphy** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:20 am

Please tell me there is a channel, it its that big!!!
hahah
Training for that is gonna be fun

.

Greg Little · Post by **Greg Little** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 8:58 am

Thanks Tom. I was stoked to here the news about the Lane and can't wait. And the enthusiasm coming from everyone is awsome.
Is it me, or is Jon Manns leading the pack when it comes to being STOKED at this great news???:D I Love it Jon.

Greg....

Jon Manss · Post by **Jon Manss** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 3:46 pm

Yeah Greg I'm that stoked! If we have just a litlle of what we had at Pleasure Point you will not be disapointed. Tom, Dave Noel has a few good candidates for water patrol worth checking out. If you get in touch with me and I will give you his phone number. He is not on line.

ScottMac · Post by **ScottMac** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:50 pm

Tom Linn · Post by **Tom Linn** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:29 am

I'm really excited to see all the stoke regarding the Lane. Funny to see all the photos highlighting the left. I always think of the Lane as primairly a right.

While, John Mel's Freeline Surfshop will continue to be our contest headquarters. All other Gathering and Contest festivities will be on the Westside. Shortly, we will determine recommended lodging and the location of evening festivities.

ScottMac · Post by **ScottMac** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 9:25 am

Man O' War · Post by **Man O' War** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:22 am

Scott, better slow down on the photos. The SoCal guys need to be eased into this.

Jon Manss · Post by **Jon Manss** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:19 pm

A Surf Orientation will held by Jon Manss and the subject will be "Lefts at the Lane and how they will make you famous". On a more serious note if you thought the Pleasure Point entry was a tough cliff act, you need to know the ins and outs at the Lane. I don't want to see any knee boarders looking stupid in my back yard so you can count on me to map out the right and wrong places of entry and exit. If it takes a walk through on the cliffs then that's what we will do. So Stoked!