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Intersection: Surf's up!

May 11, 2010: Surfing has been a part of Florida culture for a long time. One of the best spots to surf is New Smyrna Beach. Local author Kate Cumiskey has written about it and the wave riders in her new book "Surfing in New Smyrna Beach". Cumiskey shares her stories and New Smyrna surfer Gene Varano talks about the allure of a beach life.

New Smyrna author Kate Cumiskey

"Surfing in New Smyrna Beach" author Kate Cumiskey

Gene Varano hits the waves at New Smyrna

Gene Varano rides the waves at New Smyrna

old school surfing

Surfing the way it used to be....

Vintage Surf Contest

Old School Surf Contest at New Smyrna 1967

 

Sharks at New Smyrna in the 19th Century

Sharks have always been at New Smyrna Beach.  They used to be harvested for their livers.

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