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Author and former lifeguard Craig Lockwood on the way things were
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Jun 25, 2011
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Author and former lifeguard Craig Lockwood on the way things were
Earlier this month, Off-Ramp producer Kevin Ferguson went to the Santa Monica Pier Paddle and Ocean Festival: both a paddle boarding competition and a celebration of the rich history behind LA surf culture. He spoke with Craig Lockwood: author, co-chair at the Surfing Heritage Foundation, AND a former lifeguard.
Craig Lockwood's latest book, Peanuts: a biography on surfer George "Peanuts" Larson.
Craig Lockwood's latest book, Peanuts: a biography on surfer George "Peanuts" Larson.
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Earlier this month, Off-Ramp producer Kevin Ferguson went to the Santa Monica Pier Paddle and Ocean Festival: both a paddle boarding competition and a celebration of the rich history behind LA surf culture. He spoke with Craig Lockwood: author, co-chair at the Surfing Heritage Foundation, AND a former lifeguard.

Earlier this month, Off-Ramp producer Kevin Ferguson went to the Santa Monica Pier Paddle and Ocean Festival: both a paddle boarding competition and a celebration of the rich history behind LA surf culture. He spoke with Craig Lockwood: author, co-chair at the Surfing Heritage Foundation, AND a former lifeguard.

Craig's newest book is called Peanuts, a biography on the legendary surfer George Lawson. You can buy it through the Surfing Heritage Foundation's website.