Do you remember your thundering heartbeat on that first BIG day? Or the pure joy of those early morning paddle-outs with your original set of surf buddies? Or the uncertainty of splashing into a 45-degree winter ocean while encased in more rubber than the Creature from the Black Lagoon?Then spin your board around and drop into this captivating set of surf stories by Earl Shores.

"It's hard to believe, but there was a time when quality East Coast surf journalism was hard to come by. Stoked to see so many classic Atlantic sessions stockpiled in a single collection."-- Matt Walker, former Eastern Surf Magazine Editor/Surfing Magazine Senior Editor

But don't worry if you've never climbed into a Michelin Man-like layer of neoprene for a wintertime wave fix. All you need to enjoy Surf Lessons is your sense of adventure and a sense of humor. And be ready to shake the sand from your trunks and the water from your ears as you turn the final page.

"Surf Lessons captures the simple pleasures and experiences of being a surfer on the East Coast."-- Brent Nultemeier, editor, OBX Surf Info.com

"An insightful glimpse into surfing life on the East Coast of the United States."-- surfd.com, ranking SURF LESSONS No. 11 on its list of Best Surf Books Published in 2016.