The action kicked off at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach Saturday, with young surfers starting the competition in the waves, and crowds showing for an early glimpse of the festival area. In the water, junior men and women competed in 3-foot, wind-chopped surf. On the sand, the booths were setting up, with some like PacSun giving away swag to people playing games at their booth. “It’s another big year, all the big surfers are coming to town,” said Rick “Rockin’ Fig” Fignetti, who has been announcing t...

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