Ricky recently competed in the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022, near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego. The contest brought together some of the best longboarders from around the world to compete in a celebration of the art of longboarding. Longboarding is a sport that has been around…
As the sun began to rise over the horizon, a group of local surfers headed out to Moonlight and D Street beaches in Encinitas, California. The waves were clean and playful, providing the perfect canvas for a morning surf session. The size of the waves ranged between 2-3 feet, making it ideal for surfers of…
On January 24, 2022, the surfers at Windansea Beach in La Jolla had an epic session. Scoring overhead waves generated by a fresh winter swell. The outer reef offered some exhilarating rogue sets that thrilled the experienced riders. While the inside bowl is where most surfers posted up catching some overhead waves. Windansea’s unique reef…
On January 5, 2022, a promising swell graced the ocean, accompanied by a swiftly changing high tide. Though conditions were a bit windy, wave faces reached a thrilling 4-6 feet. Local Point Loma surfers, such as Daniel Anthony, seized the opportunity for a mid-day session. Fortunately, the crowd was relatively light, a rarity at often…
On March 1, 2022, the San Diego reef break area delivered epic waves to local surfers. The swell created flawless, barreling waves at one of its renowned reefs. With face heights ranging from 5 to 7 feet, it was a surfer’s dream come true. These incredible conditions were complemented by unusually low negative tides and…
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…
Surfing is a sport that is not just about catching waves but also about experiencing the natural beauty of the ocean. When the wind, tides, and waves come together to create the perfect surfing conditions, there is nothing better than hitting the beach with your board and feeling the rush of adrenaline as you ride…
In this episode of SLAW VLOG a group of surfers booked a private session of water photos at Grandview surf break in Leucadia. They were looking for a specific photo of their group silhouetted by the sunset, for large scale print in their home. Capturing the perfect moment while surfing is a thrilling and challenging…
The North LA Board Riders competed in the WCBR Qualifiers at Lowers, Trestles on May 25, 2023. Surfing for the Wheat Cup, top surfers aimed to bring glory to their hometown. Ricky Schaffer, the ultimate grom, showcased his stellar backside style on the rights. Other North Los Angeles locals displayed their skills with powerful maneuvers….
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…
