“WINDANSEA: Life. Death. Resurrection” by Chris Ahrens

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Book: “WINDANSEA: Life. Death. Resurrection” by surf historian Chris Ahrens

Chris Ahrens is one of the world’s leading surf experts. He has served as editor-in-chief for several specialized publications and has contributed to the world’s top surf magazines.

This book traces the history of the legendary surf spot of Windansea.

“If the wave doesn’t drown you, the locals probably will.”

This was the first thing Chris Ahrens (then 16 years old) heard about Windansea, the famous reef in La Jolla, California, known as much for its local surf gangs as for its waves. These words came from the legendary Dale Velzy, and at that precise moment, Ahrens’ curiosity about the spot was piqued. He spent the next twenty years surfing this mythical spot and getting to know the colorful (and sometimes unruly) cast of characters who had made Windansea their playground.

Publisher: Perelandra Publishing Company
Date: December 2024
Format: 35 24 cm
Features: 160 pages