Surfing is not just a sport, but a way of life for many coastal communities. The thrill of riding a wave in the ocean is a feeling like no other. For members of the Carlsbad Board Riders Surf Team, this connection was on full display at the West Coast Board Riders (WCBR) Surf Contest. The…
On May 26th, 2023, the Santa Cruz Board Riders team competed at the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals. Throughout the day, the consistent 3 to 6-foot faces provided an excellent challenge for the surfers. Veterans and rookies alike from Santa Cruz showcased their skills in the contest. Despite the long drive to Lowers, Trestles, the Santa…
Gabriel Medina Clinches Third World Title with a Win at the Rip Curl WSL Finals. The surfing world was abuzz with excitement as the Rip Curl WSL Finals got underway at Lowers Trestles. The highly-anticipated event saw the top five male and female surfers from the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour battling it out…
Filipe Toledo Clinches Second Consecutive Surfing World Title In an impressive display of skill, Filipe Toledo secured his second consecutive Surfing World Title. The surfing world was buzzing with the contest announced for September 9th, 2023, at the famed Lowers, Trestles. Toledo, riding his trusty Sharpeye Surfboard, showcased his mastery in the 5-8 foot waves…
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…
One name has emerged as a rising star in the surfing world – Alan Cleland. Hailing from mainland Mexico, Alan’s remarkable performance at the 2022 WSL Juniors Championship, held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California, left spectators and fellow surfers in awe. Alan Cleland’s passion for surfing was ignited at a young age when…
Dave Woods from Creatures of Leisure gives us a review of the new Italo Ferreira Traction Pad and Surfing Leashes at the Camp Shred event in Cardiff by the Sea. The Creatures of Leisure Italo Ferreira traction pad is a high-performance surfboard accessory. It was designed in collaboration with world champion surfer Italo Ferreira. It…
San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches and consistent waves. On January 13th, 2023, the city was hit with a massive Pacific Northwest swell that brought rare big waves to the region. For surfers like professional surfer Zeke and his friends, this was an opportunity not to be missed. As soon as the swell…
The evening before, conditions on the reports looked great for this new swell mixed with a wind swell. Reports said wind was gonna turn offshore in the middle of the night and be glassy for dawn patrol. Surfers at this sand bar in North County scored with the dawn patrol. If you’re a surfer, you…
On December 8, 2020, San Diego saw an impressive swell, sending bomb sets to La Jolla Reefs. The majority of surf spots were closed out, but a select few in La Jolla, Encinitas, and Sunset Cliffs were still rideable. Only a brave few ventured out, with offshore winds and waves ranging from 10-12 feet, occasionally…
