Steve Walden, legendary and iconic surfboard shaper, shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories This is part of a video series called Luau Stories About the Contest: https://luaulegendsofsurfing.org/ For…
Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri is a talented junior female surfer from Spain’s Basque region. She provided a remarkable display of her surfing skills at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef. With her mastery of heavy waves and challenging conditions, Janire proved herself to be a rising star in the world of surfing. Hailing from…
San Diego’s post-Christmas surf scene received a major boost with a phenomenal swell, yielding epic, hollow barrels. The conditions were impeccable, boasting glassy waves, gentle breezes, and wave heights scaling from 5 to 8 feet. Local legends such as Jojo Roper and Skip McCullough, alongside a crew of talented up-and-comers, seized the opportunity to ride…
On May 25th, 2023, the Carlsbad Board Riders competed in the WCBR Qualifiers at Lowers, Trestles. The surf conditions were exciting, with 4 to 7 foot faces, despite some choppiness from by the onshore wind. Carlsbad’s top surfers showcased their skills, representing their hometown proudly. Among them, Taylor Knox stood out, earning a perfect 10.00…
On March 18, 2022, surfers had a fantastic time riding a new swell at Seaside Reef. The waves reached an enjoyable 4-6 feet in height, with the early morning gifting surfers the coveted offshore winds they crave. The sunny conditions made it a perfect start to the day. Seaside Reef is nestled in the beautiful…
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…
A big south swell slammed into Trestles on July 19th, 2022. The pros such as Taylor Knox, Caroline Marks, and Thiago Camaro showed up to catch some amazing long rides at Lowers. These three surfers were dominating their session and catching some of the best set waves. The line up this morning which was breaking…
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…
Surfing and bodysurfing have been popular water sports for decades. There’s something about being in the water and riding the waves that draws in people from all over the world. The URT Whomp Bodysurfing and Handboard Contest, held on September 16th, 2018, was a great example of the passion that surfers and bodysurfers have for…
SLAW VLOG doing some water photos at an inconsistent spot that is only breaking because most other surf breaks in California are totally maxed out with the huge swell. Hopped in the ocean to do some water photos of the local guys. On January 16th, 2018, the SLAW VLOG team found themselves in this exact…
