On February 28, 2022, Seaside Reef, nestled in the picturesque coastline of Southern California, unveiled its surfing prowess. The sun had just begun to rise, casting a warm glow on this legendary surf spot. With the swell filling in, surfers rejoiced in offshore winds. These conditions setting the stage for an epic dawn patrol session….
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…
The sport of surfing is one that requires patience, skill, and a love for the ocean. For those who ride longboards, the experience is even more special. Longboard surfers are a dedicated group who enjoy the art of riding waves in a graceful and stylish manner. On March 23rd, 2022, longboard surfers gathered at Tourmaline…
Devon Howard, former professional longboarder and editor of Longboard magazine, 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. Devon Howard is a celebrated longboard surfer. His name is synonymous with…
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…
Surfing has always been a quintessential part of California culture, and it’s no surprise that some of the best surfers in the world hail from the Golden State. And recently, one team from Encinitas proved that they are the best of the best by winning the West Coast Board Riders Surf Contest held at Ponto…
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…
The young surfer girls, Molly Tuschen and Coral Schuster, embarked on a morning strike mission to Lowers, Trestles, in search of the south swell on May 22nd, 2023. Both Molly and Coral are seasoned professionals who have competed in numerous contests on the QS series. While Coral hails from Florida, she was in San Diego…
There were some summer time south swell and we went out to shoot at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas with Chris Blabac. While out in the water there was a massive pod of dolphins that came through the lineup super close. Surfing is a sport that connects us with nature in a very unique way. It’s…
Stephanie Gilmore clinched her 8th world surfing championship title in style. She surfed with a dominant performance at the 2022 Rip Curl Finals held at Lowers, Trestles in Southern California. Gilmore was pitted against some of the best female surfers in the world. Surfers including Brisa Hennessy, Tatiana Weston-Webb, Johanne Defay, and Carissa Moore. Stephanie…
