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The Shape of a Wave

The Shape of a Wave

“The nature that is in our blood”

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Sr. James Dolores, one of the “surfing nuns” of Stone Harbor, NJ

A wave is going to be what it is; there is nothing in your power to change it.

A common surfing expression, especially after a massive wipeout, is, “You can’t change the shape of the wave.” Like most expressions, it has some history behind it.

Allow me to reveal a portion of waterman lore. I…

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