http://juneauempire.com/stories/040603/out_surfers.shtml

Despite all that, surfing is thriving in Alaska, even as close as Homer.

“Most people are uneducated about it, but surfing is a complete reality in Alaska,” said Jason Gates, a professional surfer who lives in Anchorage. “Surfing is a reality in Homer too.”

Gates, who used to compete in surfing tours growing up in Santa Cruz, Calif., said he first explored waves at the mouth of the Anchor River near Homer 10 years ago after seeing a photograph in a local restaurant of another surfer riding waves.

to be quit clear about this guy… we couldn’t stand this tweaker in santa cruz either. i clearly remember this asshole threatening kids all the time at a grom spot called santa mo’s. pretty sure he got ran out of town. hell, he’s probably running from the law up there. laughable to call himself a ‘pro surfer’. he isn’t even that good. aweful style and a worse human. ‘Lips’ is his nickname. alaska is a special place and despite it’s size, doesn’t/shouldn’t have room people like this.