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For travelers seeking casual retreats for sand and surf, these uncrowded and unpretentious spots from Florida to Hawaii make ideal (and affordable) trips.

In the free and easy days of summer, the quest for a great American beach town like Boca Grande, Fla., is a national passion. Beach towns are a mainstay of the hot months, a beacon for countless citizens looking for a reprieve from the daily grind. The Great American beach town, apart from being idle as all get out, is also resolutely democratic, conscious that the sand belongs to all. These spots serve as emblems of our God-given right to get too much sun and to eat tasty—if nutritionally unfortunate—fried food.

So get that beach chair and cooler ready—and prepare for the simple pleasures of summer at one of these classic retreats   …  Details

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Kayak Surfing Baja Mexico, great waves, conditions, friends, family, sunset and camping during the January 2010 Blue Moon. My family and I spent 10 weeks in this area and had 60+ days of really good el nino surf conditions

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LAHAINA — Here on the West Side, the phrase “The tradition continues” is heard often and taken seriously, particularly at Napili Canoe Club. 

Led by a core veteran leadership group, NCC begins the 2010 Maui County Hawaiian Canoe Association (MCHCA) season still aglow from its gold medal finish at last year’s state regatta in the “A” Division (eight crews or less), and buoyed by tradition established some 34 years ago at Hanakao‘o Beach Park. 

Aimoku Pali was the founding father of the organization in 1976, and among that original group of leaders was the late Dougie Tihada. 

Napili Canoe Club annually honors  …  Details

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How exactly standup paddle surfing fits into the identity of the modern surfer/waterman in Southern California remains a contentious issue. From contempt to optimism, surfers run the gamut of emotions when considering standup paddling, and a recent order from the Department of Parks and Recreation has only served to spark the debate.

On April 1, 2010, the Orange Coast District passed an order that would prohibit …  Details

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