What Exactly Is a Red Tide?
The pros and cons of unexpected algae blooms in our local waters By Jake Howard Cold water, south wind and...
Surf Headlines
San Clemente Board Riders Club Claims National Title in Hometown Surf
With clubs from all over the U.S. competing at Lowers, it was the local team taking the big win By...
Leave Nothing but Footprints in the Sand
How much does sustainability factor into your surf life? By Jake Howard It was Chief Seattle, leader of the Pacific...
One Club to Rule Them All
The U.S. Board Riders National Championships are coming to Lower Trestles April 21-23 By Jake Howard Heroes, legends, groms and...
No Board, No Worries
USA Bodysurfing coming to San Clemente on April 22 By Jake Howard This Earth Day, April 22, USA Bodysurfing is...
Should the Olympics Come to Town in 2028?
Yay or nay on the prospect of Trestles becoming the Olympic surf venue for the L.A. Games By Jake Howard...
Surfing, Politics and the Struggle for Freedom in South Africa
How the actions of 4 world tour surfers in 1985 still provide a strong reminder that there are causes worthy...
2 Surf Books You Need for Your Library
Andino’s ‘The Last Crusade,’ Masekela’s ‘AfroSurf’ Showcased in South OC Featured Image: (From left) Kolohe Andino, Griffin Colapinto, Luke Davis,...
Local Surfers Win Big Around the World
From Griffin Colapinto conquering the MEO Pro Portugal to a flurry of NSSA state titles, it’s been a busy week...
Aloha to 2 Local Surfboard Legends
The San Clemente and Dana Point surf communities say goodbye to Brad Basham and Jim Gilloon By Jake Howard The...
Surfing’s Roots Run Deep
From Africa, to Hawaii, to Peru, the origins of surf culture are where you find them By Jake Howard On...
Still Making News
At 50 Years Young, Kelly Slater is Set to Make a Historic Run at a Record 12th World Title By...
Barrie, Steve Boehne Chosen as Newest Addition to Waterman’s Plaza Statues
By Breeana Greenberg The latest legends planned to join Waterman’s Plaza are Barrie and Steve Boehne, tandem surf champions and...
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Dive into the Deep End
When It Comes to Feeling Comfortable in and Under the Water, Deep End Fitness Has Answers By Jake Howard There’s...
Fly Is the Guy
From crafting beautiful surfboards to sharing stories, ‘The Fly’ Van Swae has seen and done it all during his life...
