Welcome back to Surf Skate City Talk Radio with your hosts, Henry Michel and Richard Rodriguez! We are back with an absolutely packed show today, and we are incredibly stoked to be joined in the studio by none other than Eugene Dovydaitis. Not only is Eugene a phenomenal talent on a surfboard, but he is a world-renowned artist whose breathtaking paintings hang on the walls of homes all across the globe.In this episode, Eugene takes us back to his roots, sharing what it was really like growing up surfing the legendary, heavy breaks of Santa Cruz. He’s diving deep into the raw realities of the lineup, giving us the ultimate survival guide for dealing with intense localism, and breaking down the unspoken rules of how to actually earn respect from the locals—whether you’re moving to a brand-new surf town or just trying to navigate a new break during your travels.It’s going to be an unforgettable ride, so grab some popcorn and listen to some wild stories of the best surfers to come out of Surf Skate City Santa Cruz!