Stu Jenks' Fezziwig Press

"The Tijuana Surf Fence"

"The Tijuana Surf Fence, The Mexico/United States Border" (c) 2010 Stu Jenks

"Surfer Barack"

"Surfer Barack in an '88 Nissan Pathfinder, Arizona" (c) 2010 Stu Jenks

"A Sponsored Surfer at Rockaway"

"A Sponsored Surfer at Rockaway Beach, Pacifica, California" (c) 2010 Stu Jenks

[There were other surfers in the lineup, that day, but none in the same class as this guy. He had to be sponsored.]

"Surfing Goofy, Surfing Regular"

"Surfing Goofy, Surfing Regular: Rockaway Beach, Pacifica, California" (c) 2010 Stu Jenks

The Workshop of Vernor Surfboards

"The Workshop of Vernor Surfboards, Watsonville, California" (c) 2010 Stu Jenks

[Images: "Vernor Logo", "Dave Vernor on the phone; my surfboard, the long one in the middle", "Master Builder", "Pulling Fiberglass", "Applying The Yellow", "More Yellow", "Inspecting The Yellow", "Blue Dust", "Smiling Fish on Stu's Board", "Smiling Eyes of The Master Builder", & "Smiling Holly"]

    The good folk at Aqua Surf in San Francisco turned me on to Dave Vernor. He's finishing up a custom made board for me (An 8'6" Egg), and I'll pick it up in a week or so. I cried with joy when I talked with him on the phone from Aqua that day a week ago, as we staffed what kind of board I needed. And let me tell you, I'm getting the great board at a very reasonable price. I'm stoked, as they say.

    On the way home from San Francisco, I dropped by his shop in Watsonville, to thank him and to take some photos of his place. I met him and his girlfriend Holly and his master boardmaker. The strong scent of resin in the air intoxicated. Quote of the day: "Holly, This is Stu...you know him...he's the emotional guy." Yes, Dave, I am and I'll be extra-special emotional, when I first run my hands over the beautiful board you are making for me.

"Lone Surfer, north of Old Man's"

"Lone Surfer, north of Old Man's Beach, California" (c) 2009 Stu Jenks

"The Surfing Lesson"

"The Surfing Lesson: Matt Bagby & Stu Jenks" (c) Annie Gordon & Stu Jenks 2009

[It's a wonderful thing, when your coach is as excited for your success as you are. I can't thank you enough, Matt. And untold thanks to Annie, for learning so quickly how to shoot my 5D Mark II, and for capturing the boys having fun.]

 

"Barney Stu"

"Barney Stu, Imperial Beach, California" (c) 2009 Annie Gordon & Stu Jenks

[A Barney is an inexperienced surfer, after Barney Rubble. Annie took the shot. I fiddled with it later. Many thanks to Matt Bagby, my instructor that day. The best teacher ever. And I just called Maui to begin the process of ordering a blue Sunset Softboard. Much better than the rentals I've gotten. I am truly stoked, to get my own board. Truly.]

"Surfer at Ocean Beach"

"Surfer at Ocean Beach, San Francisco, California" (c) 2009 Stu Jenks

[Gone surfing. Will be getting wet, bright and early, on Tuesday at IB (Imperial Beach, south of San Diego). As the kids say, I'm stoked. Will be back in Tucson late Thursday. Hang loose, y'all.]

"Standup Paddle Surfer at Mavericks"

"Standup Paddle Surfer at Mavericks, Half Moon Bay, California"

[The waves are calling...I will heed the sirens' call.]