10 Truths to Surfing Every Ladyslider Can Relate To
By Robin Lanei Clark || Kooktoonist, Smurf Instructor, Typical Ex-pat
1. “Girl Problems”
Every girl understands this. Whether duck diving, wiping out, or doing nothing at all out of the ordinary, the nips will slip.
2. “Time to Shine”
Sometimes you’re just so confident you forget the first (second? third? there’s so many first rules of surfing) rule. Don’t take the first wave.
3. “Flash”
I’ve never actually done this XD but once, I was surfing in Peru and dropped in on this Kiwi dude. I remember him shouting behind me, “Oh, you got boobs so you think you can drop in?!” Now I think of it every time I, or another chick, drops in on a dude. Oops!
4. “Why You?!”
There’s one person out there and you’re somehow in his way on every wave he takes. He, she, supper, surfer, anyone… why? Shall we collide and get it over with?
5. “Surf Fart”
It happens. Cold water surfers will understand. Warm water surfers can paddle out and take an aqua poo.
6. “Fashion Surf”
I understand wanting to look good in the line up, but that doesn't necessarily come down to what you're wearing.
7. “Mine Mine Mine!”
If you have the audacity to claim your wave before catching it, you better f**king catch it. Stay humble my friends.
8. “Mr. Sea Lion”
OK, I am dead scared of sea lions. They’re big, they’re territorial, they bite. A pack of sea wolves. They’re also curious and not afraid to hang out during a surf lesson. 50/50 shot you’ll be alright.
9. “Sea Monster”
This happens a lot, surfing in the Central Coast. You can be paddling so hard and get nowhere before you realize you’re dragging a mile of kelp behind you.
10. “Surf Photographer”
It’s a huge jinx.
ABOUT ROBIN LANEI CLARK
Photos by Jay Reilly Photography
Robin Clark is another, Cali/mex transplant. Originally from Monterey Bay, she currently resides in Sayulita, Nayarit. Known for her IG @robinlanei_art, she draws and posts cartoons depicting the everyday joys and struggles of learning to surf. What makes them so funny is that every surfer can relate. We've all had similar thoughts and experiences in our own process. Pearls, wipeouts, drop ins, crowds, kooks. She'll draw it all. The cartoons chosen for this article are the current Top 10, as far as likes on IG.
What started with a #366daysofdrawing challenge turned into a daily doodle diary of her experiences in the water. Since starting the project, it has changed the way she (and perhaps you as well) perceives potential negative situations while surfing. No matter what happens there will be a cartoon by the end of the day!
You can learn more about Robin on her website https://www.robinlaneiart.com!