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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ever since I was a grom, Island Water Sports has been heading up to Cocoa Beach to avoid the yearly summer flat swell. This is what Day 1 of this year's camp activities.

The first full day of Surf Camp was so much fun! The waves were small and clean, and everyone had a great time riding longboards. Beginners had an easy time in the gentle surf while more experienced surfers got to test their skills walking the nose.

After lunch, world champion professional surfer C.J. Hobgood stopped by and hung out with us for almost an hour. He sat down with us and answered a ton of questions, from what his favorite surf spots are, to what it's like competing on the pro tour with his twin brother Damien. Then he autographed posters, surfboards, and T-shirts, and had pictures taken with campers. It was a great visit.

We're hoping the surf will firm up over the next few days. That would be a huge bonus to the great time we're having. — Cheyne