The California Firefighter Olympics is an event that brings together firefighters from across the state to compete in various sporting events. The surf contest, which was held in Ocean Beach, San Diego, was one of the most anticipated events of the 2018 California Firefighter Olympics. This year’s event was hosted by the San Diego Fire…
Professional longboarder Richie Cravey has once again made waves in the surfing world with his impressive performance at the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022. Held near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, this competition drew some of the best longboarders from around the world. Richie Cravey, who surfs…
Pro surfer, Carissa Moore, has won the Rip Curl WSL Women’s Finals held at Lowers Trestles and also claimed her 5th World Title. Here are some highlights of Carissa Moore winning rides. Moore came into the contest as the top-ranked surfer in the world and faced stiff competition from the other top contenders. However, she…
On March 1st, 2022, surfers in the San Diego reef break area were in for a treat. They scored some epic hollow barrels. The ocean swell that day delivered clean and barreling waves. The direction angling right at one of the picturesque reefs along the coast. Surfers reveled in the thrill of riding waves that…
Surfing at Lowers on May 22nd, 2023 was a blast, with perfect 3-4 foot faces generated by an early season south swell. The lineup was packed with talented surfers, including Chris Ward, Jeremy Carter, Lucas Owston, Austin Clouse, and up-and-comer Eryk Brandt. These surfers all scored numerous waves despite the crowded lineup. Lowers, known as…
Pro womens surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Sally’s best rides. The world of professional surfing is always exciting, and the 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals did not disappoint. One surfer who stood out from the rest was Sally Fitzgibbons, who made…
The Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022, near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, was a thrilling event for all longboard enthusiasts. However, one surfer, in particular, stood out from the rest with his impressive skills and style on the waves – professional longboarder Cayden Bainqualls. Cayden, who surfs…
This episode of the Vlog we swim out at the 2018 UC San Diego Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational benefiting Moores Cancer Center to do some water photos during the heats. It is very difficult when swimming out to do water photography during a live contest. Ultimately, the camera person needs to make sure…
Gabriel Medina, the three-time Surfing World Champion, recently made his way to Lowers Trestles for an exhilarating free surf session. He seized the opportunity to refine his skills before the upcoming Surf Ranch contest. Accompanied by his coach, Andy King, he arrived at Lowers with a burning desire to conquer the waves. Without holding back,…
On February 27, 2022, surfers at Seaside Reef in Encinitas, specifically Cardiff, welcomed the dawn of a new swell. This picturesque surf spot on the Southern California coast is renowned for its thrilling waves. The morning session unveiled fantastic surfing video highlights, showcasing the beauty and excitement of Seaside Reef. Surfers were treated to waves…
