18: The Dirty Old Wedge: The World's Most Dangerous Bodysurfing Wave

At the end of the Balboa Peninsula, the Wedge is internationally
recognized as the world's best (and most dangerous) bodysurfing
spot. In this episode, learn:


How the Wedge was created by a manmade accident in 1936.

Why no one dared to ride the Wedge for decades.

Why bodysurfing at the Wedge faced extinction twice.

How a rag-tag group of bodysurfers formed the Wedge Crew and
has ruled the break for more than 50 years (all while wearing
just Speedos).

How bodysurfing the uniquely dangerous wave has led to
leading innovations in the sport.

The art of bodysurfing is being preserved through new
generations of the Wedge Crew.



Guest: Tim Burnham, Wedge Crew member and producer and director
of the award-winning surf documentary, "The Dirty Old Wedge."