This is part 2 of 2 for this RAW SLAW segment. Surfing has always been a sport that relies heavily on the natural elements. On July 19th, 2022, the surf gods delivered some firing south swell to the shores of Lowers, Trestles. This was a day that many surfers wait for, despite the expected crowds…
In June of 2020, Barton headed out to Lowers, Trestles for a couple of contests and some west coast surfing sessions. The surf at Trestles State Beach was a fun 3 to 5 feet with 70-degree water temperature, perfect conditions for Barton to hone his skills. During this session, he scored several sets and focused…
There was gonna be some huge surf down at Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico so a crew of big wave surfers did a boat trip out to catch the swell. Surfers such as big wave legend Gary Linden, as well as Vicente Yazbek and others all scored some insane rides. On February 6th, 2018, some of…
Jason Shook met us over at Seaside Reef for a People Who Surf interview. Jason tells us about growing up surfing in Orange County and making the Quiksilver team. Then eventually settling down in San Diego and becoming a lifeguard / marine safety officer for Solana Beach. We check out his latest boards from Chas…
Day 3 of this amazing January 2016 winter swell. Overall the size dropped a little bit from the previous day but there were still plenty of barreling bombs coming through. All the main La Jolla and San Diego locals were out charging such as Peter Lochtefeld, Keone Betanzos, Henry Hunt, and more. As surfers, we…
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…
On the unforgettable afternoon of 11-07-2021, surfers reveled in a clean swell, blessed with ideal conditions. California’s sand bar jetty was the ultimate destination. With wave faces standing tall between 3 to 6 feet, locals reveled in tucking into the hollow barrels during negative low tide. California Jetty Surfing Video The video captured the ocean’s…
On June 23, 2020, the surfing world was treated to a spectacular display of talent and skill as a group of young female surfers took over the lineup at Trestles. The surf was fun and playful, with waves reaching 3-5 feet, providing the perfect canvas for these young surfers to showcase their abilities. The progression…
On September 24th, 2022, the SLAW team decided to capture a surfing session using a DJI Mavic drone. The large surf from Hurricane Fiona the previous day had dramatically decreased to waist to chest height, which made it perfect for surfers to take out their longboards for a session. The swell was very clean and…
Many surfers around the world are not familiar with something called “The Luau” which is held every year at Scripps Pier, La Jolla. What is The Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational all about? Why is it so important? Luau founders, John Otterson and Sam Armstrong, discuss the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational, Moores…
