What Size of Surfboard Should You Buy

 

An architect and alumnus of the California Polytechnic State University, Douglas Austin serves as chairman and CEO of AVRP Studios in San Diego, California. In his long career, he has won significant awards for his work and contributions, including San Diego Big Hitters Award and People to Watch by San Diego Magazine. Douglas Austin enjoys spending time away from work on hobbies like taekwondo and surfing.

When choosing the surfboard size to buy, there are two important facts to consider: your surfing skill and the amount of time spent in the water. Most surfers prefer bigger surfboards. With a big surfboard, you have chances of catching waves quickly, it is easier to paddle, and there is more stability while you surf. When choosing the right size for your surfboards, you should also look for your weight and skill level.

With the right surfboard size, you can enjoy surfing while learning and progressing faster. Beginners should choose bigger surfboards, while experienced surfers should lean towards smaller boards. The more you surf, the smaller board you'll need. However, for beginners, a small surfboard will stifle your progress.

Beginners should stick to funboards, perfect for catching waves right away. On the other hand, longboard sizes are in a class by themselves in size and performance. They are perfect for all surfers regardless of skills or experience and are a good starting point. The best pick is a big surfboard to accommodate your weight and surfing skills.

Seaside Residences to Open in San Diego

Architect Douglas Austin heads AVRP Studios, a design firm in San Diego, California. Credited with assisting the renewal of downtown San Diego, Douglas Austin has announced plans to construct a residential project at 802 S. Pacific Street.

Situated on a 10,000-square-foot parcel in Oceanside near a train station, the building will feature 10 condominiums and three hotel suites. The condos will range in size from 1,280 to 1,850 square feet, with four townhomes and six flats. The plentiful use of decks and glass walls will provide ocean views for all residents in an indoor/outdoor environment. The hotel units, each encompassing 850 square feet, will enable owners to offset the cost of their condos with rental income. Guests could stay a maximum of 1 month.

Asking prices for the condos are expected to range from $1.2 to $4 million. All the building’s energy will come from solar panels. Construction is scheduled for the first half of 2023 and should be finished in 18 months.

YIGBY Housing’s Novel Operations Model

An architect in San Diego with decades of experience, Douglas Austin is the chairman and CEO of AVRP Studio. While engaging in his volunteering efforts, Douglas Austin applies his skills to create affordable housing in his community through his involvement with YIGBY Housing.

To address San Diego’s housing crisis, YIGBY Housing taps into an underutilized resource in the community, property owned by faith-based organizations, like places of worship. The organization builds affordable housing on land owned by these groups. YIGBY Housing units built on land owned by faith-based organizations are exempt from property taxes. As of 2021, it estimates that faith-based groups own over 4,600 acres of land, much of it already prepared to accommodate housing.

Not only does creating housing units in these locations fill an urgent need for the community, but it promotes sustainability practices because architects utilize environmentally-conscious methods during design and construction. Lastly, these properties help the congregations who partner with YIGBY Housing gain supplemental income they otherwise might not receive. By 2025, YIGBY Housing aims to create 3,000 housing units on faith property.

Dog Surf-A-Thon Held Virtually

An architect and the CEO of San Diego, California-based architectural company AVRP Studios, Douglas Austin has a passion for architecture and philanthropy. In his free time, Douglas Austin enjoys surfing.

Because San Diego has the warmest water on the California coast, surfing is ideal on its beaches. The warm water and beaches also attract dog owners to the annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, an event that raises money for the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Unfortunately, the event was virtual in 2020, but that did not stop the organizers from creating a lighthearted event for a good cause. Theowners of surfing dogs sent videos from all over the world to show their dogs’ skills in the open water.

For dogs that cannot surf, the organizers created an alternate way to participate in the fundraiser - a Couch Surfing Photo Contest sponsored by Naturally Fresh. This competition also brought in money for the Helen Woodward Animal Center, which supports orphaned pets and other animal-care programs.