19 MINUTES???????!!!!!!!....SR!

[joe surf]

jebshred,

very cool stuff !!


i have wave ENVY!

[plhsurfer]

I know that no one wants to give away these locations (please don't do it!!!). I am ready to go out any day I am not working. It helps to be self employed!!! I have seen some things (and ridden on them) that would blow you away out there. Looking for like minded individuals to go with me....waverunner holds 3-gassed up & ready to go...

enough said.. ping me at any time and I am more than willing to go.
years of boating and pwc experience and more than happy to drive/photo my fair share.
totally flexible work schedule and only have to work 10 more days for the rest of the year.

[capthill]

The way this trip came together sums up tanker surfing pretty well. I had my boat in Meeks Marine for about two weeks. I got it back Wednesday afternoon. About 6:00pm I checked the schedule for Thursday and there were already 5 big tankers set up for Thursday morning. This is actually really rare as they only have to order a pilot 4 hours ahead of time. I checked weatherunderground and the winds looked perfect. I started making calls about 6:30 and put together a crew of bay veterans all with jobs that allow last minute plans like this. Some were called and could not make it. Bummer. We started at 7:00am Thursday and chased ships all day non stop except for a mid day gas run. Burned at least $300 in gas. We knew right where to be for each ship and only got burned by under performers. Far and away best overall day I have ever seen. If the conditions were the same today, you would only have two good sized ships. Definitely scored with Brian bringing the quad. That board was close to perfect. 19 minute wave with Baker could have been over 20 if we caught it at its beginning. Figure we surfed a good weeks worth of wave time on a Mex trip. Very sore today. Gotta thank Baker for the incredible photo job with an assist from Tankerlove.

[Bones]

Dooooood, that second dolphin pic, WOW!

[jebshred]

Dooooood, that second dolphin pic, WOW!

Thanks dude. Can you handle another......the next pic in sequence!

[alek]

wow it looks like the dolphins eye is looking right at you


incredible shots!

[Tom]

It almost seems as though the dolphin's nose is cocked toward the lense just a little bit and smiling. Just goes to show you that there is a photoslut in every crowd!

[Bones]

Unreal.

[SeaBass]

wow it looks like the dolphins eye is looking right at you


incredible shots!

thats what she said.

[jebshred]

The way this trip came together sums up tanker surfing pretty well. I had my boat in Meeks Marine for about two weeks. I got it back Wednesday afternoon. About 6:00pm I checked the schedule for Thursday and there were already 5 big tankers set up for Thursday morning. This is actually really rare as they only have to order a pilot 4 hours ahead of time. I checked weatherunderground and the winds looked perfect. I started making calls about 6:30 and put together a crew of bay veterans all with jobs that allow last minute plans like this. Some were called and could not make it. Bummer. We started at 7:00am Thursday and chased ships all day non stop except for a mid day gas run. Burned at least $300 in gas. We knew right where to be for each ship and only got burned by under performers. Far and away best overall day I have ever seen. If the conditions were the same today, you would only have two good sized ships. Definitely scored with Brian bringing the quad. That board was close to perfect. 19 minute wave with Baker could have been over 20 if we caught it at its beginning. Figure we surfed a good weeks worth of wave time on a Mex trip. Very sore today. Gotta thank Baker for the incredible photo job with an assist from Tankerlove.

And Steve, I don't know if I thanked you outright, but, THANKS dude. It is greatly appreciated. Possible Gorda on Sunday!!! I work until tomorrow night fairly late but ring me or I will call you.

[Maleko]

Awesome excursion, Jeb! ...Really nice shots of the locals.

... who says Texas isnt a great place to live?

[hilldo]

LMA@MAC

[g scott]

Incredible dolphin shots, John !! Simply perfect.

Anytime you wanna trade photos, you have some serious tradin cards there !!!

one of those dolphin pics will go on MY walls here.

Just beyond impressive guys, all around. You just made SERIOUS history on that trip. I mean it. The legend was just given over to reality. I am freaking thrilled for you, in a very "I wish I was there" kinda way...LOL

John, thank you for giving the perfect day perfect coverage. and thanks to Capt Hill for making it happen. Jon told me during Gustav that you were THE MAN for tanker surfing. It is plain to see that this was NO exaggeration!!

I'd like to take my place in line for such an excursion at any time. But dude, if Wes wasn't called, i know MY phone ain't gonna be ringin....LOL

Thanks again for posting the pictures and stoking the Texas surf spirits up and down the coast (and everyone else's around the big blue marble)

[poop]

Put me in line for one of the Dolphin prints mate, those are sick shots!

G is right, if Wes wasn't called we don't have a shot

Mac, we got beef homie! "Twice before Ike" huh?!

[Jason]

Mac, we got beef homie! "Twice before Ike" huh?!

Your telling me ol' runnie one with a dab of corn & used gum....

A trip is in order before I leave.

[poop]

Palabra!

[blackened]

Ok I'm in leagueCity. If you ever need an extra I have gas money and can walk out the door when ever.
My dad and I use to jump ship waves in our donzi when i was little. Man those were the good old days..

[jebshred]

Thanks for the props guys!!! I am still mesmerized by the dolphin pics!!! G, you gotta PM and thanks for the props. I already talked to Wes....anybody else, if you are serious about dophin pics, PM me. We can work something out. They are pretty damn nice at full res!!!

[surfnica]

The way this trip came together sums up tanker surfing pretty well. I had my boat in Meeks Marine for about two weeks. I got it back Wednesday afternoon. About 6:00pm I checked the schedule for Thursday and there were already 5 big tankers set up for Thursday morning. This is actually really rare as they only have to order a pilot 4 hours ahead of time. I checked weatherunderground and the winds looked perfect. I started making calls about 6:30 and put together a crew of bay veterans all with jobs that allow last minute plans like this. Some were called and could not make it. Bummer. We started at 7:00am Thursday and chased ships all day non stop except for a mid day gas run. Burned at least $300 in gas. We knew right where to be for each ship and only got burned by under performers. Far and away best overall day I have ever seen. If the conditions were the same today, you would only have two good sized ships. Definitely scored with Brian bringing the quad. That board was close to perfect. 19 minute wave with Baker could have been over 20 if we caught it at its beginning. Figure we surfed a good weeks worth of wave time on a Mex trip. Very sore today. Gotta thank Baker for the incredible photo job with an assist from Tankerlove.

Good write up and excellent pictures! Thanks both to you, jebshred and the rest of the crew for showing those pics! Those pics boggle the mind knowing that they are bay waves from tankers. Do you remember back at TAMUG the C dorm and at the end on the first floor the two Toms? One was Tom McCulley and the other Tom was me. We used to surf together and party at the Galvez. You and your brother Robert gave me a 5'9" twin fin Caster. Anyway wanted to say hello! Insane pics!

[jerry-diesel]

EPIC


The right and the left on the 1st page could possibly be some of the best shots of a Texas wave I have ever seen


I've always wanted to do that, I bet the masses will be searching for that spot

YOU GUYS SCORED!!!!!!!!

[Grace E]

What!! Freakin insane Baker!!

Whats a girl got to do to get an invite! Lol.

Im serious. I got money and you always need at least one bikini in the water!

[pinchekev]

thats a deep barrel

now thats pitchin brah

[pinchekev]

Ever notice how dolphins are always smiling?

[jebshred]

What!! Freakin insane Baker!!

Whats a girl got to do to get an invite! Lol.

Im serious. I got money and you always need at least one bikini in the water!

By far, the best offer!!!

[matt]

So if you miss a wave how long between sets is it?