The world of professional surfing is no stranger to remarkable talent and exceptional performances. One name that has been making waves is Alyssa Spencer. This young professional female surfer hails from Carlsbad, San Diego County. Her outstanding skills were on full display at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef. Alyssa provided an excellent…
In the heart of San Diego, a fresh winter swell greeted surf enthusiasts on December 7, 2023. Surfers, including the likes of Daniel Anthony, seized the opportunity for a mid-afternoon session. Daniel, a native San Diegan, has been featured on SLAW before in one of our People Who Surf features. As the wind graciously bowed…
Rob Machado, a legendary pro surfer, showed his exceptional skills on 02-28-2022 at his home break, where he honed his craft. The local break holds a special place in Rob’s heart, as it’s where his surfing journey began. With a fresh swell and his trusty 5’2″ Basalt Seaside board, he effortlessly executed cutbacks and wraparounds….
The Space Coast Board Riders made waves at the National Finals on 05-27-2023. Ultimately, showcasing their surf skills at the iconic Lowers in Trestles Beach, California. This renowned surfing spot is nestled in San Clemente and San Diego area. It boasts a consistent and powerful wave break, attracting surfers from around the globe. With its…
Pro surfer, Filipe Toledo, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Filipe Toledo’s rides. On September 14th, 2021, the surfing world was captivated by the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles, and one name stood out above the rest: Filipe Toledo. Ranked #3 in…
The Rob Machado Foundation set up an information and water refill booth at Camp Shred 2023. We caught up with legendary professional surfer, Rob Machado, to get some background information about his charity and what was the catalyst. As the surf community gathered at the annual Camp Shred event in 2023, they were met with…
Jon Roseman, a founder of Tavarua Resort in Fiji, shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational and raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important. This is part of a video series called Luau Stories. Roseman informed us how a Fijian tribal elder named Chief Druku suffered from Cancer….
The California Coast experienced a massive winter swell, much to the delight of surfers and spectators alike. Forecasters have dubbed it the biggest swell in the last 15 years. Surfers from far and wide rushed to catch the rare big waves at the La Jolla Cove in San Diego. The La Jolla Cove is not…
In this first video segment of Custom Surfing Vehicles for SLAW we caught up with Jason Shook to take a tour of his 2017 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 4×4 van. Jason a local Encinitas surfer also spends a lot of time at the beach but also going on road trips to hunt for waves. Jason describes…
San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches and great waves, and on January 7th, 2023, a rare reef break was pumping with some fun 5-7 foot surf. This was an opportunity that professional surfers, Skip McCullough and Zeke, could not pass up. A few of their friends and other local San Diego surfers scored…
