The cause of the blaze was still under investigation, fire Capt. Steve Bitto said, but a faulty electrical outlet near the organ was the suspected cause. Evans said the congregation will rebuild. It seems the ocean just isn't big enough for both of them. In fact, surfers are pressuring local governments to restrict access to at least two major surfing hot spots and keep the kayakers out.
Surfers complain they are in danger of being killed in a collision with the little boats.
Kayakers say the proposed limits are overkill. Pleasure Point and Steamer Lane are jammed with surfers much of the year, as powerful waves provide perfect riding conditions. One group, Surfers for a Safe Berth, recently wrote an open letter to the city, asking for restrictions at Steamer Lane. SSB collected complaints from surfers who said they were hurt by kayakers. Those complaints included being knocked out and suffering bruised ribs.