New talents are emerging and making their mark on the sport of professional surfing. One rising star is Sierra Kerr. A young female surfer who left an impression at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California. Sierra proved that she is a force to be reckoned with in the surfing…
Surfers and wave enthusiasts eagerly anticipate those rare moments when the ocean comes alive with a big swell. On January 14th, 2023, La Jolla Shores experienced a breathtaking transformation as powerful waves rolled in. Although the locals faced some challenges with closeouts, the prospect of incredible waves was enough to keep them pushing their limits….
We decided to take a boat out to some of the surf breaks in the middle of nowhere on Sunset Cliffs. We had quite an adventure with little surfing involved. Due to the heavy kelp we couldn’t park the boat close, and had to park it about quarter to half mile out in the ocean…
On 11-08-2021, local surfers in Pacific Beach woke up to some fun 3-5 foot face waves. The conditions were slightly offshore and glassy. This is something that surfers always want for morning sessions. Majority of Pacific Beach is beach breaks with sand bar bottoms. Local surfers such as Austin Higgins paddled out to score a…
This episode of the Vlog we swim out at the 2018 UC San Diego Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational benefiting Moores Cancer Center to do some water photos during the heats. It is very difficult when swimming out to do water photography during a live contest. Ultimately, the camera person needs to make sure…
On June 17th, 2019, a swell rolled through Lowers, Trestles, providing some shoulder to head-high plus waves, or 4-6 foot faces, to the delight of the local surfers. Surfing is not just a sport but a lifestyle for those who love the ocean and the thrill of riding waves. And what better way to kick…
The 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef witnessed a stunning display of surfing prowess by Tahitian prodigy, Kauli Vaast. The young surfer left spectators in awe as he showcased his exceptional skills in the uncommon large surf for San Diego. Hailing from the world-renowned surf destination of Tahiti, Kauli Vaast has honed his talents…
Surfing has always been a beautiful sport to watch, with the rhythmic motion of the waves and the graceful movements of the surfers as they glide across the water. But what if we told you that surfing could also be considered an art form, just like classical music? That’s the idea behind our Black &…
On February 7th, 2022, the surf scene in Encinitas came alive as local wave riders descended upon Pipes Beach. The waves that morning were a delightful 2 to 4 feet high, offering surfers ideal conditions for their long boards and fish-shaped boards. This spot’s allure lies in its unique reef break, which has earned it…
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…
