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2021 WSL World Title to be Decided at Trestles

Championship Tour opens in December in Hawaii, culminating with WSL Finals in September at Lowers By Jake Howard Pro surfing is officially back, as the…

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Paddling for a Cause

Lifeguards paddle 250 miles to raise awareness about skin cancer and sun protection By Jake Howard Has anybody noticed that it’s been kind of flat…

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Grom of the Week: Waylon Kenworthy

By Jake Howard “Don’t ever try and be like anybody else and don’t be afraid to take risks,” singer-songwriter Waylon Jennings once famously said. Well,…

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A Summer with No Surf Contests

For first time since surf contests began, there will be none in California this summer By Jake Howard This week in waves should have been…

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The Other Surf Publisher in Town

John Severson’s ‘Surfer Magazine’ might be the most famous publication from this area, but Dick Graham’s ‘Surfing’ magazine had something, too By Jake Howard For…

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Grom of the Week: Jake Vandenburg

By Jake Howard OK, so maybe graduating seniors don’t want to be called “groms” anymore. Fair enough. But before you all hoist your diplomas and…

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Congratulations, Class Of 2020—Just Keep Surfing

Graduations haven’t been typical in SC and DP, but at least the surf’s been pumping By Jake Howard The school year is officially wrapped, and…

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Surf Local, Shop Local: Why supporting local surfboard builders and surf shops is more important than ever

By Jake Howard Over the past few months, I’ve heard more than one story of a surfer spending their COVID-19 relief money from the government…

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Sometimes, Best Thing to Do Is Just Go Surfing

It’s great to have our surf spots back By Jake Howard How’s everybody doing out there? Have you all had a chance to get back…

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Grom of the Week: Darrin Shigei

By Jake Howard One of the rising stars at Salt Creek these days, Dana Point’s Darrin Shigei has been making the most of his time…

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Grom of the Week: Tallon Gordon

By Jake Howard Tallon Gordon is all about throwing shakas, and it’s a wonderful thing. Living that amazing San Clemente grom life, the 10-year-old goofy-footer…

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Tanner Gudauskas Brings Back VHS Surf Movies

San Clemente surfer is sharing some of his favorite videos from yesteryear By Jake Howard Looking for something to do during these slow quarantine days?…