Coming into the last days of the trip, there are only so many hours in the day, so we pack as much in as possible. Starting with a light wind shred early morning at Flag Beach, Fuerteventura. Some wing action followed by as strapless wave riding surf shred on my Whip SLS and then driving to the other side of the island to take the Carver for a Wing Skate on the deserted roads of the north shore… Before we head back to the UK, its important to make the most of the full shred that is available here!! Busy days!! – Tom Court
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When Paul Clifton was a teenager growing up in Salinas, Calif., he knew which way the wind was blowing by following the scent of chocolate from a nearby factory. He used this as a clue to the day’s surfing conditions — his first passion was out in the waves of the Pacific. As director of winemaking for Hahn Family Wines in the Santa Lucia Highlands, his other passion is now in the vineyard, where his surfing knowledge has proven unexpectedly applicable.
“As a surfer, you are really tuned in with the weather,” says Clifton. Understanding the fog, wind, and sun gave him perspective on … More