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Qualcomm Reef
Do
you know where Qualcomm reef is? If you're a Del Mar
resident chances are you've been by it thousands of
times.
In
the old days surfers called it 15th street. Now days
with so many corporate executives getting in their daily
surf out there surfers jokingly refer to it as Qualcomm
reef.
While not everyone who surfs this easily accessible
spot is a Qualcomm employee or even a corporate board
member, the fact remains that many Qualcomm reef (15th
st.) surfers don't fit your average surfing stereotype.
On any given day you will find all kinds of professional
people out enjoying the waves.
Jeff
Kelly owner of the internationally successful sandal
company Sanuk can usually be seen doing his morning
surf checks from the park before going off to run his
footwear empire. David Vanderberg owner and C.E.O. of
one of the largest fence companies in the world American
Fence Co. shows up from time to time when ever he is
in town to enjoy the soft, perfect rolling waves 15th
street has to offer. Others like Scott Schwartz owner
of Talent Vision Mgt. And Rick Kule head of Vestar Enterprises,
as well as marketing agents, scientists, lawyers and
doctors all have come to be regulars in the Del Mar
surf scene.
Besides
its' easy access there are many reasons for the intense
popularity of this pristine beach. With the rocky reef
bottom and southwestern direction the beach faces 15th
street is usually a foot or two bigger than other waves
in the area. It also has better formed waves that peel
both right and left. The size of the reef is extensive,
allowing for a broad area for surfers to catch waves.
It
is not uncommon to ride waves two and three hundred
yards long. Because the swells roll in softly even novice
surfers can take advantage of the seemingly never-ending
curls.
Some
spots are reserved for veteran and hard core surfing
enthusiasts, while 15th offers good waves for all levels.
Another positive factor is the beach facilities that
allow you to take a fresh water shower right after surfing.
Great for people who can then easily put on a change
of clothes and head right off to work with out skipping
a beat. In fact surfing 15th street is so convenient
that people can come down and catch a couple of waves
in the morning before work or have lunch break at the
surf break. For a lot of people "board meetings"
are located on the outside peak.
Even
those that don't surf can vicariously enjoy watching
the waves and the surfers rides with the spectacular
view that 15th street offers.
Great waves, beautiful clean surrounding environment,
safe conditions, amenities and friendly people, it's
easy to see why Qualcomm Reef is such a premiere surfing
spot and why so many successful people love surfing
out there!
See you in the water.
The Willis Bros. are surfing experts recognized for
surfing the worlds largest waves and teaching thousands
in Hawaii and California to surf.
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