Surfing is more than just a sport, it’s a way of life. It’s a way to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and have fun all at the same time. For father and son duo Yadin and King Nicol, surfing is a shared passion that brings them together. On May 27th, 2022, the two paddled out…
Hank Warner, legendary San Diego shaper, caught up with us for an interview. He shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This interview is part of a video series called Luau Stories. For over 20 years every August the…
The surfers of Pacific Beach were in for a treat on March 27th, 2022, as they were greeted with fun 2-4 foot waves. It was the second day of smaller wind swell conditions across the county, but that didn’t stop a crew of surfers from paddling out and making the best of it at a…
On September 24th, 2022, the SLAW team decided to capture a surfing session using a DJI Mavic drone. The large surf from Hurricane Fiona the previous day had dramatically decreased to waist to chest height, which made it perfect for surfers to take out their longboards for a session. The swell was very clean and…
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…
On October 18th, 2020, the SLAW team visited the Waco Surf Resort to capture an aerial view of the waves using a DJI Mavic drone. The results were stunning, and the footage captured the surfers catching some of the best rides of their lives. The waves were nothing short of perfect, with ideal shape, size,…
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, you know that finding the perfect wave is a feeling like no other. That’s why when a rare sandbar breaks in California, surfers from all over the coast flock to the spot to catch some waves. On Jan 6th, 2023, that’s exactly what happened. As word got out about the breaking…
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…
On January 5, 2022, a promising swell graced the ocean, accompanied by a swiftly changing high tide. Though conditions were a bit windy, wave faces reached a thrilling 4-6 feet. Local Point Loma surfers, such as Daniel Anthony, seized the opportunity for a mid-day session. Fortunately, the crowd was relatively light, a rarity at often…
