The Dana Point Board Riders team showcased their surfing excellence at the WCBR Qualifiers held on May 25th, 2023. Nestled in the majestic setting of Lowers, Trestles, this event drew in the finest wave riders from Dana Point. Surfing for their beloved hometown, a remarkable lineup of talented athletes took to the waves. Among them,…
The California Coast anticipates the arrival of its inaugural winter storm. Of course, set to make waves on Dec 21st, 2023. The focal point of this impending surf is Scripps Pier. Perfectly, nestled on the north side in the scenic enclave of La Jolla. The waves, ranging from 3 to 6 feet, attract a moderate…
On June 18th, 2019, the surfers at Trestles were treated to a second day of a new swell, and Uppers was pumping with some solid waves. Trestles, located in Southern California, is known for its magnetic pull on talented surfers from all around the world. And on this day, they were out in force, ripping…
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…
We meet up with surfer, Daniel Anthony for a new segment on SLAWTV we are calling People Who Surf. This segment will feature interviews with former pros to your average joes. Daniel discusses with us when and where he first started surfing. As well as what the difference between contest and free surfing meant to…
On a cloudy morning in June, three surfers were able to catch a rare hollow left wave at a slab reef in San Diego. June 4th, 2022 the surfers, Matt Powers, Johnny Noris, and Myles Laine-Toner, were able to score some great barreling waves despite the gloomy weather. It was a slightly foggy early morning…
The La Jolla Cove, situated in San Diego, became a surfing haven during the recent New Years swell. With massive waves continuing to roll in, surfers eagerly descended upon the Cove on December 30th. Surfers took to the ocean as the tide dropped in the afternoon. The majority of sets ranged from 12 to 15…
Surfing is more than just a sport. It’s a way of life. The thrill of riding a wave is unmatched, and for many surfers, it’s a way to connect with nature and find inner peace. The West Coast Board Riders Surf Contest held at Ponto Jetty in Carlsbad on April 9th, 2022, was a perfect…
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…
A couple women’s surfing pros, Frankie Seely and Kaitlin Maguire, decided to take over the lineup at Swamis Beach in Encinitas and put on a noseriding longboard show. The two women, both skilled longboarders, paddled out into the crowded lineup and proceeded to catch many of the best head high waves that came through that…
