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 the heart of La Jolla, local surfers were treated to an unforgettable session on December 9, 2020. They relished the sight of hollow, draining barrels, the stuff of surfer dreams. Aerial drone footage captured the exhilarating wave-riding experience, showcasing the barreling waves in all their glory. La Jolla Reefs Surfing Video With pristine conditions,…
The Seager Grit Company Surf Team made waves at the renowned Waco Surf Resort in Texas. The surfing team was their having an exhilarating air session in the wave pool. Surfers from all over the country, including the likes of Skip McCullough and Brady Russychaert. The Seager Grit Company, a unique brand that effortlessly blends…
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…
There were some massive sets out the back and big drops at Blacks Beach during this 2nd huge January 2016 swell that hit San Diego and Southern California area. January 18th, 2016 was a memorable day for surfers in San Diego and Southern California. It was the day when huge sets of waves hit Blacks…
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…
On January 12, 2022, La Jolla’s outer reefs welcomed a massive winter swell. Waves were reaching 6-8 feet or double-overhead and bigger faces. Local surfers, including Mitch McCullough, Henry Hunt, Jon Boland, and David Dupont, seized the opportunity for remarkable rides. Days like this call for step-up boards, enabling faster paddling to catch these monstrous…
On the morning of January 15th, 2019, surfers at Scripps Pier in La Jolla, California were treated to an epic day of surfing. The San Diego coastline has been blessed with some incredible waves this winter. This day was no exception. Conditions were perfect with offshore winds and 3-5 foot barreling surf. Surfers were in…
The Importance of Father-Son Bonding Through Surfing Father’s Day is a special day for all dads around the world. It’s a day where we celebrate the role that fathers play in our lives. Especially, the impact they have on our growth and development. For Jordan and his 6-year-old son Hutch, it’s a day to bond…
On the unforgettable afternoon of 11-07-2021, surfers reveled in a clean swell, blessed with ideal conditions. California’s sand bar jetty was the ultimate destination. With wave faces standing tall between 3 to 6 feet, locals reveled in tucking into the hollow barrels during negative low tide. California Jetty Surfing Video The video captured the ocean’s…
