about

Born: 1960; Los Angeles, California

Raised: Venice Beach; Manhattan Beach

Education: BA, History, UC Berkeley, 1992

Surfing: began in 1968; #43 on world pro tour in 1982; shortboard-only regularfooter

Work: freelance writer (1984-present); Surfer magazine editor, managing editor (1985-1990); surfboard salesman  (1979-1984)

Family: married, one son, living in San Francisco