The first ever Jen Smith Aloha Invitational surf contest was held on Aug 11th, 2022 at Tourmaline Surfing Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego. The surf contest was held in conjunction with the San Diego Surf Film Festival running that week. This longboard contest included notable invitees such as Cayden Bainqualls, Dane Perlee, Josh Hall,…
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…
New Jersey Shore surfer, Cole Deveney, struck gold while riding the waves of Hurricane Sam. In the Garden State, these storm swells appear suddenly, demanding swift action. When not at Brave New World, Cole combs the Jersey Shore for the next big set. Recently, he stumbled upon a hidden gem of a jetty, amplifying the…
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 &…
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 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…
On August 24th, 2018, a swell held through the afternoon at a San Diego localized break, providing some clean lines and great conditions for surfing. Many local surfers were out, taking advantage of the chest to shoulder high waves and getting some impressive long rides. What made this session even more special was the use…
Surfers eagerly anticipated the much-anticipated swell that hit La Jolla’s beaches on the morning of December 27th, 2023. Renowned for its barreling reefs, La Jolla proved to be a surfer’s haven. Waves reaching 6-8 foot faces, rolled in with offshore perfection. Local chargers such as Niko Launais, Crusoe Frapwell, and Mick Davey reveled in the…
San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches and consistent waves. On January 13th, 2023, the city was hit with a massive Pacific Northwest swell that brought rare big waves to the region. For surfers like professional surfer Zeke and his friends, this was an opportunity not to be missed. As soon as the swell…
Surfing is not just a sport, but a way of life for many coastal communities. The thrill of riding a wave in the ocean is a feeling like no other. For members of the Carlsbad Board Riders Surf Team, this connection was on full display at the West Coast Board Riders (WCBR) Surf Contest. The…
