Surfing couple rides the sea of matrimony

The article describes longtime surfers Rosemari Reimers (one of Southern California's first female surfers) and Johnny Rice (one of the first longboard riders) surfing at Steamer Lane on their wedding day. Reimers wore a white wetsuit and bridal veil while Rice wore a black wetsuit with a white bow tie.
Creator: Marybeth Varcados
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1989-03-21
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • 1980s
  • Santa Cruz
Identifier: CF-SCCPH89-04

Collection

Local News Index

Citation

Varcados, Marybeth. “Surfing couple rides the sea of matrimony.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1989-03-21. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/138511. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.