Thriving in the Crowd

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The Fanning Approach. The Severson Declaration. The Makaha Protocol. A few altruistic (and underhanded) stratagems for operating amid the masses.

By Steve Shearer

Volume 34 Issue 4 (2025)

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We dissect a cult surf auteur’s mood board, converse with a Euro festival host, and unpack the physical and emotional consequences of pushing beyond one’s limits in heavy, remote waves. We also learn about polite crowd tactics, the parallels between a vineyard and a lineup, and the origin and influence of the V-slot fin.

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