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The Berkeley Physicist Who Helped Change Surfing Forever
The wetsuit changed surfing forever, making it possible for people to surf in the frigid waters of the Bay Area and helping the scene thrive. In this episode of Bay Curious, we learn about the Ocean Beach surfers and the UC Berkeley physicist who had a part to play in the wetsuit’s invention. Links: The … Continue reading The Berkeley Physicist Who Helped Change Surfing Forever →
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According to KQED’s source item, The Berkeley Physicist Who Helped Change Surfing Forever, The wetsuit changed surfing forever, making it possible for people to surf in the frigid waters of the Bay Area and helping the scene thrive. In this episode of Bay Curious, we learn about the Ocean Beach surfers and the UC Berkeley physicist who had a part to play in the wetsuit’s invention. Links: The … Continue reading The Berkeley Physicist Who Helped Change Surfing Forever →
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