I got a GoPro camera for Christmas. I decided to brave the cold La Jolla waters near Bird Rock and give it a go — pun intended. Having a camera attached to your board is definitely a conversation piece. There’s a lot pressure to perform when everyone in the water is staring at you. I’m no pro surfer by any means, but I have as much as fun. I prefer to stick to my 4-6 foot waves. So here’s a couple rides from one of those days…