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…
On March 2, 2022, the waves around the iconic La Jolla Reefs provided surfers with an exhilarating experience. These reef breaks, situated in the picturesque La Jolla area, delivered some impressive hollow barrels. Surfers were treated to overhead waves, with faces ranging from 5 to 7 feet, making it a thrilling day on the water….
The Importance of Father-Son Bonding Through Surfing Father’s Day is a special day for all dads around the world. It’s a day where we celebrate the role that fathers play in our lives. Especially, the impact they have on our growth and development. For Jordan and his 6-year-old son Hutch, it’s a day to bond…
Tatiana Weston Webb had an amazing day of surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some surfing highlights of Tatiana’s best rides. On September 14th, 2021, professional surfer Tatiana Weston Webb had a day to remember at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Tatiana, who was…
Wingnut, the legendary longboarder featured in the Endless Summer II movie, recently shared his thoughts on why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational, which raises money for the Moores Cancer Center, is so important to him. This event, which has been held annually for over 20 years at Scripps Pier along the La Jolla…
A bunch of storm surf built over night and for a brief window the next morning a handful of surfers scored some clean corners and short period wind swell. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of waking up to find that a storm has rolled in and left some epic waves in its wake. For…
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…
Surfing is more than just a sport, it’s a way of life. It’s a way to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and have fun all at the same time. For father and son duo Yadin and King Nicol, surfing is a shared passion that brings them together. On May 27th, 2022, the two paddled out…
Noah Thornton the shaper of Lost Ark Surfboards cruised down to Lowers, Trestles to ride his 5’6″ Asymmetric Twinfin board. The surf was a fun a 4-7 foot faces from a good south swell in the water. After his surf session, that he was ripping on the board, he gave SLAWTV some background info on…
Was a gorgeous morning at Tourmaline Beach and we got some sick nose riding angles when Preston McQuillen and I back in 2015 decide to film a nose riding longboard sesh from land and test using GoPro on a selfie stick. Props to Preston who was trying paddle, press record, take off, and aim the…
