Category Archives: West Coast Surf Reports

Photography: ‘The Surfing Essay' depicts the dark side

VIA – MALIBU TIMES Photo: Anthony Friedkin’s photographic exhibit, “The Surfing Essay,” depicts the grittier side of the Southern California lifestyle. Above: “Clockwork Malibu: Rick Dano on PCH.” Left: “Skateboarder Nadas Kaupas in Venice, Calif.” Photos courtesy Anthony Friedkin from “The Surfing Essay” ‘The Surfing Essay’ depicts the dark side Published: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 … Continue reading Photography: ‘The Surfing Essay' depicts the dark side

Santa Cruz: Jay Moriarity Biopic Movie Looking for Extras

VIA – NBC BAY AREA Jay Moriarity Biopic Looking for Extras By Sajid Farooq | Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011 | Updated 9:40 AM PDTBy Sajid Farooq This photo shows Jay Moriarity when he received his certificate with the K38 Rescue Team Own a wet suit and a surfboard? Willing to work for free? Then head … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Jay Moriarity Biopic Movie Looking for Extras

Ocean Beach remembers local surfing icon and family man John Kays

VIA – OB RAG Ocean Beach remembers local surfing icon and family man John Kays by Shane Finneran on October 4, 2011 · 2 comments in Life Events, Ocean Beach On Saturday, October 2, Ocean Beach celebrated the life of John Kays, a long-time area resident known for his love for his family, his passion … Continue reading Ocean Beach remembers local surfing icon and family man John Kays

Lake Tahoe: First storm of the season could come Tuesday – #SurfReport

VIA – TAHOE DAILY TRIBUNE Photo: Jimmy Callian takes advantage of some surf-worthy waves on the North Shore in May 2008. High winds are expected to kick up two to four foot waves at the lake by Monday afternoon. Photographer’s Caption: None Tribune file photo First storm of the season could come Tuesday Staff reports … Continue reading Lake Tahoe: First storm of the season could come Tuesday – #SurfReport

SANTA CRUZ: Elizabeth Shue & Abigail Spencer casted for 'OF MEN AND MAVERICKS' with Gerard Butler

VIA – COLLIDER Casting Call: Elizabeth Shue and Abigail Spencer Board OF MEN AND MAVERICKS; M.C. Gainey Joins DJANGO UNCHAINED by Adam Chitwood Posted:October 3rd, 2011 at 6:10 pm A couple more casting stories for you today. Firstly, Elizabeth Shue and Abigail Spencer (Mad Men) are set to star in Curtis Hanson’s surfing pic Of … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Elizabeth Shue & Abigail Spencer casted for 'OF MEN AND MAVERICKS' with Gerard Butler

Wanted: Surfers for paddle-out scene for Jay Moriarity movie in Santa Cruz

VIa – MERCURY NEWS Wanted: Surfers for paddle-out scene for Jay Moriarity movie in Santa Cruz By Wallace Baine [email protected] Posted: 10/03/2011 04:51:00 PM PDT SANTA CRUZ — Surfers in Santa Cruz County generally don’t need much in the way of persuasion to get into the water. But next week, the producers of an upcoming … Continue reading Wanted: Surfers for paddle-out scene for Jay Moriarity movie in Santa Cruz

Surfing Magazine Article Forces Locals To Unite And Make A Stand

More press for Salina Cruz lol… VIA – ESPN Surfing Magazine Article Forces Locals To Unite And Make A Stand Mag article incites surfers in Mexico Updated: October 3, 2011, 2:26 PM ET By Kimball Taylor ESPN.com Local surfers argue Salina Cruz was exploited in a recent magazine article, gratuitously outing a once empty locale … Continue reading Surfing Magazine Article Forces Locals To Unite And Make A Stand

Random Posts on West Coast Surf Reports

VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop   Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading

Breaking Surf: Boardroom out of U.S. Open of Surfing – Also, Rockin’ Fig is set to be inducted into Surfer’s Hall of Fame.

VIA – HB INDEPENDENT By Andrea HanstApril 30, 2013 | 1:24 p.m. The highly anticipated surfing industry trade show the Boardroom got the boot before its massive footprint even hit the beach, according to a news release. The consumer surfing forum put on by GLM will move from the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in … Continue reading Breaking Surf: Boardroom out of U.S. Open of Surfing – Also, Rockin’ Fig is set to be inducted into Surfer’s Hall of Fame.