Civil disobedience has always been a part of surfing’s core. From 18th century Hawaiians whose naked surfing upset the sensibilities of white missionaries, to early California crazies like Mickey Dora, all the way through to the dime-a-dozen rebels and wanna-be rebels that crowd the water today, surfing has embraced a certain outlaw mentality as part of its culture.
In Orange County, forms of aquatic civil disobedience are usually mild in nature, limited to staying out for a few extra waves after the black ball goes up, paddling out in red flag conditions against the lifeguards’ advice, parking where you’re not supposed to … Details
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