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A reader-supported surf publication founded in 1992, The Surfer’s Journal is vivid, authoritative, and independent. The goal of each 132-page bimonthly edition? A completely resolved composition. Balance. Color. Story. And purist surf energy from Page One to close-of-book.

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Surfing Black’s was a passion for Steve Yamamoto back in his college days, so was counting cards in Vegas. Not a bad way for a physics student to earn some extra cash. Steve has a wonderful life these days, and you can still find him early mornings at North Peak.