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Catching Air for Leap Day

Pictures Courtesy:  Steve Christensen Photo

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The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning for the weekend and a bunch of locals, including actor Yves Bright and award winning director Ace Norton, made the most of the swells.

Photographer Steve Christensen was out by the Pier catching the action.

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Venice local Ace Norton rides a wave
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Yves Bright surfing the high swells at Venice Beach

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