make sure to vote

for this photo of Shack guy Dane Nugent from earlier this spring shot by Mr. Matt Higgins aka HiggsYo! it's a classic shot that sums up Dane's giddiness for surfing, Matt's quickly blossoming photography skills, and of course the Island's continual ability to spit out perfection like this every so often. go vote for photo #8 on Surfline's May 2012 Photo Challenge right now.

the lights are off

Conor Willem's big frontside air. Photo: HiggsYo!

and that usually means the surf starts to get cooking this time of year. here's a few quick shots to show you just how good it's been the last two weeks.

Dane Nugent doing work on his backhand. Photo: HiggsYo!

Kyle Calandra tucking into a little drainer.