passing time during a flat spell

[Swellinfo]

Okay, lets here your thoughts on how to pass the time during the summer doldrums?
There are always some brutal flat spells in July and August, so how do you cope?

For me personally, I see a therapist, and also try to remind myself that September and October are just around the corner.

[tropic surfer]

I try paddling to keep the arms ready, but it's boring...
snorkeling, fishing, mowing and weedeating, zzzzzzzzzz
It's gonna be a long, flat summer.
Therapy seems like a good idea, is it expensive?

[njsurfer42]

catch up on my reading list, train on my paddleboard (prone, not SUP), hang out w/ my fiancee, wheel or wrench on my jeep...

[LBCrew]

build boards
do home repairs I put off all fall, winter and spring
swim
snorkel if it's clear
fish at dawn and/or dusk
push the ankle biters into ankle slappers on the log
go out for ice cream
grill anything and everything
tend the garden

cold beers or get creative with blender drinks or mojitos

[GoodVibes]

build boards

snorkel if it's clear

+1Did that yesterday.At the tip of a jetty I could clearly see the bottom.Got some pretty cool shots with my water proof Pentex.

[darippah]

Don't got much time off work, but I've been doing tons of kitesurfing and a little bit of snorkeling. If I had the time would definitely try to rent a boat once a week to do some wakeboarding, fishing right before sundown, and some bikeriding for exercise

[travy]

i stink eye surf schools and drink

[purpleheadedyogurtslinger]

I surf behind the boat! Wakeboarding / wake skating / skurfing is a blast.

adult rec softball is also a surprisingly good time, join a team it's like being a kid again.

I get to go out on a racing sail boat (J-boat) some afternoons with the boss.

Beers, cookouts, reading the "bongs" thread... Whatever it takes.

[aka pumpmaster]

downhill mt bike, snowboard (for winter flat spells), swim laps, do honey-dos around the house.

[dlrouen]

When the surf is flat, I take the sailboat out. Hanging out on the beach is never a bad idea. Every now and then, a little longboard bump will come in. Can't wait for fall - hurricane season.