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Corki Fielder

by Corki
(San Jose, CA USofA)

I began surfing at South Mission in San Diego in 1957. I met Dale Velzy in 1959 and purchased one of his fine boards. It was a 10'3" and my very first new board. I surfed Most of Pacific and LaJolla till I joined the service in 1964. I had the opportunity to surf off the coast of DaNang Vietnam in 1967, while serving in the 20th SOS as a helicopter gunner on UH-1s.

I have enjoyed the oneness with the Pacific Ocean as a surfer for over 50 years. I am now taking up as a new sport surf-kayaking at the age of 65. Surfing is the only life for me. Will continue to keep the STOKE for years to come, just like Doc did.

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Nov 03, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are all Corki's waves
by: Anonymous

Corki,
You and so many others took my place in the jungle. I'm indebted to all of you. Just as you were in the thick of it, I was entering my Junior year in a San Jose High School. Every week end for what seemed like the entire year, was spent attending yet another funeral for someone's older brother. I entered the Air Guard just as I turned 18. A dorm chief of our sister flight was a gunner just as you were. He suffered many bouts of depression while working as a training instructor in Texas. I spent my last three days away from base in Corpus Cristy right after a hurricane. It didn't matter that the town was torn up and under marshal law, the ocean was the closest thing to Santa Cruz. Now, in Oregon I surf once or twice a week, and know without a doubt how lucky we all are because of the sacrifices you and so many others made. Thank you!
Nov 02, 2009
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by: Anonymous

You might want to try Stand Up Paddle (SUP) also. SUP has become very popular with surfers and non-surfers for similar and different reasons. When there is surf, it is easier to get into a wave, sooner. When there is no surf, you can still go out and get a good workout. Many inland waterways are now being explored by SUP adfictionarios. Check it out.

Swim to Live, Live to Surf

Brandon_Forest@sbcglobal.net

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