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Vids from Last Zine (Sorry Again for Broken Links)
I will have to figure out what is causing this issue! Sorry links were broken again. But here are your vids! Love, Dion
Dr. Dion Mattison
I provide philosophically grounded, holistic, and actionable content for surfers of every level.
France/Spain. Great to be back! It’s a different experience showing up to a place that one has been to before. Last year when I arrived at BIQ (Biarritz Airport) I had no clue what to do, where to go, or what really to expect. It was November, not December. If you remember correctly, I didn’t do SD last year, and instead made up for the usual NY November flatness by getting to Europe earlier. Then I loved it so much that I extended my trip by a week. And that’s why I just decided to stay the...
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Thank You For Thinking
You are what you eat! Haha. Dear Fellow Philo-surfer, This week I’ve been thinking about what it means to be “thankful.” First of all, when you look at it for what it is, “thanks” is a very weird looking word! How did it enter our language? Here is what one Claude AI search for “thanks, etymology” reveals: “"Thanks" comes from Old English þanc (pronounced "thonk"), meaning "thought, gratitude, good will." It's from Proto-Germanic þankaz, related to þankōną ("to think"). The connection between...
Dear Fellow Philo-surfer, You have a lot of content to watch this weekend! We’ll start off with this raw compilation of footage from San Diego: 100% unfiltered and only mildly edited. Begins with our November 9th session at San Elijo State Beach. As with my last trip to SD, we spent a lot of time surfing at San Elijo. There are so many different A-frame reef options, each with their own names, some of which change depending on who you talk to. Parking was a piece of cake. You can park inside...
Dear Fellow Philo-surfer, You have a lot of content to watch this weekend! We’ll start off with this raw compilation of footage from San Diego: 100% unfiltered and only mildly edited. Begins with our November 9th session at San Elijo State Beach. As with my last trip to SD, we spent a lot of time surfing at San Elijo. There are so many different A-frame reef options, each with their own names, some of which change depending on who you talk to. Parking was a piece of cake. You can park inside...
Dear Philo-surfer, This week, as you might imagine, I'm a little pressed for time because the waves just keep pumping here in San Diego. When this hits your inbox we'll be in the water again no doubt. So I've compiled a photo essay for you of the trip so far. Enjoy! Pita's first trip solo with dad. Smuggled her onto my lap on the plane. After delays leaving NY we arrived in SD. First stop: Pokez for burritos. Pokez isn't a fully vegan joint, but they have a full vegan menu. This is the tofu,...
Dear Philo-surfer, It’s been a good week in NYC for people who hope to see a new political landscape. I voted for Mamdani, and I’m glad he won. Do I think he’ll fix every problem in NY? Of course not. There will still be too much trash on the beach in the summer. People will still not be able to afford housing and food. The roads will continue to have pot holes. But messaging and intention still count for something, and that people are brave enough to elect a young person with admirable...
Winter Surf Missions: San Diego & Southwest France San Diego dream! Two epic coaching opportunities are coming up this winter, and I want you there with me. Whether you're looking to rack up reps on approachable California points or chase French beachbreak barrels, these trips are designed to accelerate your surfing while experiencing world-class waves. San Diego: November 8-15 (This Week!) I'm headed to Southern California THIS WEEK for a week of high-volume surfing across San Diego's...
Dear Philo-surfer, Happy Halloween! Halloween is a historically GREAT day for surf on the East Coast. It’s smack dab in the middle of the end of hurricane season. Weather is inevitably getting chillier, while the water stays warmer. Here are a few shots from Halloween sessions over the past 8+ years: Halloween 2017: Spring Lake, NJ Halloween 2020: 38th St, Rockaway Beach, NY Halloween 2021: Spring Lake, NJ Halloween 2022: Manasquan, NJ Halloween 2023: 62nd St, Rockaway Beach, NY Judging by...