In a thrilling display of skill and athleticism, Filipe Toledo has claimed his first ever World Surf League (WSL) Championship Title. The 2022 Rip Curl Finals were held at Lowers, Trestles in Southern California. Toledo, who surfs for Sharpeye Surfboards, Monster Energy, Hurley, and FCS, entered the competition as the number one seed. He lived…
The Del Mar Fairgrounds transforms into a global surf haven annually with The Boardroom Show. Shapers and surfboard companies converge to unveil their latest models. Undoubtedly, making it a mecca for wave-riding aficionados. The popular surfboard event was held on October 7th & 8th, 2023. This event, celebrating surfboard craftsmanship, showcases legends like Bing Copeland…
If you’re a surfer in Encinitas, California, you know that catching a good wave is like finding treasure. And on September 5th, 2020, local surfer Chris Blabac struck gold. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chris for a long boarding session on this beautiful day. Despite the early morning gloomy conditions, the waves…
On Day 3 and final day of the swell at this La Jolla reef break, surfers took some heavy slams on the bombs that were still coming through. On January 14th, 2016, surfers at the La Jolla reef break were in for a wild ride as the final day of a massive swell hit the…
On January 9th, 2019, a big winter swell hit the La Jolla Reefs, and with it came some incredible barreling waves and epic wipeouts. For those unfamiliar with surfing, a barreling wave is a wave that is hollow and creates a tube-like structure as it breaks. This is the ultimate goal for many surfers as…
Hank Warner, legendary San Diego shaper, caught up with us for an interview. He shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This interview is part of a video series called Luau Stories. For over 20 years every August the…
Surfing is a thrilling and dynamic sport that is enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Especially, for those who are lucky enough to live near a world-class surf break like Trestles in California. The chance to surf with some of the best surfers in the business can be both exciting and intimidating….
The WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles in September 2022 saw some of the best surfing performances by the world’s top surfers. However, one surfer who stood out from the rest was Italo Ferreira. The Brazilian surfer entered the finals that morning ranked #4 in his heat against Kanoa Igarashi. But, Italo’s determination and…
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…
The world of surfing is always on the lookout for the next big thing, and Ethan Ewing has certainly made a name for himself. At the recent WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles on September 8th, 2022, Ewing put on an epic performance. Ethan Ewing was ranked #3 in the rankings at the start…
