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Down The Line host, Scott Bass, grew up in Del Mar, CA. He went to Torrey Pines High School and graduated from Cal State San Marcos. He now lives and surfs in the Encinitas area with his wife, Katrina, and their two children. In addition to Down the Line Radio, Scott does freelance work as a writer and photographer for various publications and is the Senior Online Editor-At-Large for SURFER Magazine. Scott’s editorial marketing company produces the SACRED CRAFT Consumer Surfboard Expo and is currently producing a documentary film about surfers during the Vietnam War titled Between the Lines.

Baldy with Surf Talk Radio

My full name is Jeffrey Baldwin. My nick name is Baldy and pretty much the surfing world over calls me by it??
I’ve been married for 9 yrs to an amazing woman Krista who is 10 years younger than I and vastly more mature. I have 3 daughters Isabella 10, Analiese 8, and Malia Jolie 2 and my boy dog Samson 4.
I was born in Montclair New Jersey but moved to California at 3 months old. Lived in Dana Point until I was 3 then grew up on the sand in Del Mar ever since.
I spent my youth surfing and playing soccer. I was sponsored at the age of 16 by a young Bob Hurley who ran Billabong USA (before starting Hurley clothing) and thrown out into the world of surfing competition. I moved to Australia when I was 17 ½ chasing the dream of every photo I had ever seen of Rabbit, Cheyne Horan, Wayne Lynch or Occy… the list is long. After returning to the US I dove straight into the pro ranks and had some success which led to the rest of my life in surfing. I competed on the ASP world tour from 89′-93′ an incredible time in my life, traveling the world over and realizing who I was as a person.
I’m currently a Senior Sales Executive for Transworld Media, Surf, Skate & Snow. I’ve been working with TW since 2001 and loving every minute…what a company to be a part of!!!
My life revolves around the ocean and traveling. Be it ripping the guts out of good waves, paddling long distances on my 12″ Joe Bark, SUP sessions anywhere and everywhere or just adventuring beaches with my kids.
So thanks for listening to Down the Line radio and hope to see you soon

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Sara Ferber caught up with Austin Ware for a quick Q and A, here is what went down.

SF: Hometown:

AW: Solana Beach

SF: Favorite Surfer:

AW: After watching the “one track mind” vid, Andy Irons

SF: Favorite board:

AW: The board that makes me the most money!

SF: Which one is that?

AW: by Matt Biolos

SF: Dimensions:

AW: 6′1″ x 18 1/2 x 2 3/8

SF: Favorite local spot:

AW: All the reefs in North County

SF: Favorite contest conditions:

AW: When I’m challenged.

SF: When are you most challenged in contests?

Surf conditions or competitors

SF: Are there any competitors that make you cringe that you hope

you don’t have in heats?

AW: Yes but I’m not going to name them.

SF: Travels:

AW: It was a long year but I have 3 gold cards on 3 different airlines now.

SF: Favorite surf spot:

AW: Hawaii

SF: Future goals besides surfing?

AW: Educating myself more, coaching and I want to buy property in San Diego

SF: Who do you coach?

AW: Whoever wants my advice on surfing?

SF: Inspiration:

AW: Movies, groms, ripping, boards, friends, and parents.

SF:  Who do you think are some of the best up and coming groms out there right now?

AW: JD and Matt Lewis, Brent Riley, Eric Snortum, Ryan Burch and the Suhadolnik bros. There are a lot of talents coming up in SD right now.

SF: How long have you been surfing?

AW: 14 years

SF: WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES?:

AW: online classes, golf, coaching, webcast watching

SF: Heroes:

AW: Dad

SF: Why?

AW: For education on living life

SF: Tell me something people don’t know about you:

AW: If I you told then people would know

SF: Favorite surf trip:

AW: Surf, eat & sleep times 3

SF: Where was it?

AW: Latest epic one was El Salvador.

SF: How did you get started surfing?

AW: My dad.

SF: Do you work?

AW: out

SF: What’s on your ipod?

AW: What isn’t on my ipod!

SF: FAVORITE FOOD?

AW: Right now burritos

SF: What wave is your favorite in HAW?

AW: Haleiwa and sunset this year

SF: DESCRIBE YOUR MOST MEMORABLE SURF TRIP:

AW: this year the most memorable trip was Scotland, because it was new and it was the most wetsuits stuff I have ever used.

Below is an interview with Doug Silva, Doug currently lives in Hawaii but grew up on Solana Beach where he made a name for himself in pro surfing.  The photos below are from a trip he made to El Salvador to coach some upcoming groms and to demonstrate to the kids how to do some man size turns with grace.

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How old were you when you turned pro?

I was 18. I finished a 4 year stint at Torrey Pines High School with many amateur and professional accolades. I grew up in Solana Beach right there on those unstable bluffs in between Cherry Hills and Pillbox. North County was the last frontier. Unspoiled beaches and incredible landscapes..There was a plethora of talent though the magazines in that day were very focused on the orange county area and their crop of peeps. It sort of bred a rebellion of sorts for us guys in North County…The only one who broke through was Rob Machado. Initially because he was a goody too shoes and in retrospect it was his remarkable talent and his genuine demeanor.

What spots did you surf around SD?

Seaside in da house…… I enjoyed the reefs in La Jolla and of course Swamis. I had a good friend who I believe still is the Billabong rep and we would frequent Baja Malibu early in the mornings. Blacks is incredible as well.

Who was the guy you looked up to back then?

Todd Martin, John Glomb, Jeff Hodges. Todd aka gluefoot has a lot of energy. He had infectious passion.. John Glomb is just a great guy and I believe is the first person to do an ariel three sixty. We rode many double wing Nectar pin tail twin fins back in the day and Glomb rode them well.. Hodges was the man. He had a Neptunias candor and speed to burn.

What was pro surfing like?

It sucked! It still sucks! At least the guys and girls are making a great living from it now though the system needs to be completely revamped.

How hard was it to break into pro surfing?

It was almost imperative to win a professional event as an amateur to really breakthrough.. Amateur contests, us and world championship titles were very important back in the day.. It is not prevalent at all now.

Who were your sponsors?

I was sponsored by Quiksilver clothing and Piping Hot wetsuits and a company in Japan called California Image.

What amature contests did you do?

Honestly, every single one you can image…I was a very successful and decorated amateur.. I think I have more U.S. titles than Kelly.. Between David Eggers and I we pretty much swept everyone and everything in sight..

What was concidered inovative?

A nice cutback into a 360 reverse off the white wash..I know it sounds like an oxymoron ( 360 reverse ) consider it innovative and Todd Martin was the best at it!

What school did you go to?

were you on the surf team, who was on the team with you? At that time Torrey Pines did not have much a surf team. I would win the contest and San Dieguito would beat our ass.. It was strange though it was consistent.

What was parting like?

Too hard and too much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What are you up to these days Mr. Silva?

I am living in Hawaii now for the past two decades..After a whirlwind professional career and international jet set party life and a number or bad decisions I have finally over the last few years been able to give back to the king of sports. I train and teach many levels of surfing. Very rewarding and satisfying.. As well I have been blessed at 40 to retain a very high level of surfing. Call me or go to dougsilva.com for rates and weekly blogs. Aloha……..

Dougs last beer in El Salvador

check out Doug Silvas website at- tickettobettersurfing.com