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But beyond the Myteeshirtpalace-Bring Me The Horizon character signatures shirt and relative safety of the small wave is a set of joys all its own. Most days, those waves won’t bring out the predatory instinct that can turn surf breaks into aquatic Serengetis with a collection of focused, competitive, hyped-up athletes stalking waves, on the prowl for their next opportunity to strike. On small days, the vibe is mellower, more playful. The stakes are lower, offering more opportunity to relax, engage with your fellow surfers, share a wave, even let someone else take a few.

Small waves also give you time, time to get into the right stance, to divine and pursue your path along the face, try out a new technique, even notice your surroundings. I remember a sunny day last summer, when the ocean was an exquisite, clear celadon. I was sitting near some friends, chatting and letting a few waves go by when I noticed an underwater shadow moving toward me. At first, I thought it was seaweed, but then realized it was moving with purpose. I watched as it got closer and then passed beneath my board with a great undulation of wings and the graceful snaking of a tail. It turned out to be a cownose ray, creatures that showed up in droves that season along with the dolphins and whales that make routine appearances in the marine wilderness a few steps from my door.

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