Catalina Classic Paddleboard race a Bark family affair

Photos by Chris Miller Victories in the men’s and women’s divisions by siblings Jack and Emily Bark, and a solid finish by brother Sam underscored the family orientation of the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race on Sunday, August 25. The 129 paddlers in this year’s race was the largest number in the race’s history. The 32 […]

Summer Ocean Competition – Easy Reader 2024

Surfing, paddling, swimming, sailing, and diving are all complimentary sports that define the South Bay lifestyle     South Bay Boardriders/Spyder Surf Contest 42nd Street, Manhattan Beach  Saturday, May 11 The 7th and final contest of the SBBC 2022-23 Surf Series contest is open to the public as well as club members. Professional judges, and […]

From the mountains to The Strand: Mammoth offers model for South Bay para athletes

A skiing, biking and paddling program for people with disabilities in snowy Mammoth Lakes is a model for for the sunny South Bay   by Marisa Gierlich The concept of “adaptive recreation” dates back to the 1924 Paris Silent Games (Deaflympics). The games were the first international competition for athletes with disabilities.  During the World War […]