Asu Island: last surf trip, maybe not
Four long-time South Bay surfers go on a final surf trip to Indonesia. Or maybe not the final trip by Tom Horton Greg Armer, Raydy Landis, Michael Lee and I took a trip last summer to Asu Island on what we imagined would be our last surf adventure together. We range in age from 65 […]
Nic Lamb goes from El Porto to ‘Eddie’
El Porto surfer Nic Lamb places fifth in a Hawaiian contest only held in 30-foot-plus waves by Kevin Cody Nic Lamb knew at 12 he wanted to be a big wave surfer. He surfed Mavericks in Half Moon Bay at 14, the youngest person at the time, ever to paddle out at California’s cold, most […]
PRO SURFING: The continuing adventures of surfer Kai Kushner take him to Cerritos Beach, Mexico
by Mark McDermott Kai Kushner is only 18 years old but his legend as a surfer has been growing steadily for the better part of a decade. He was a ripping mop-haired micro-grom who stood out in the El Porto lineup while still in single digits. By 10, he already had a Ripcurl sponsorship. Kushner […]
Old Guys score, four long time South Bay surfers go on a final surf adventure
Or maybe not the final excursion by Tom Horton President, South Bay Boardriders Club Greg Armer, Raydy Landis, Michael Lee and myself took a trip last summer to Asu Island on what we imagined would be our last surf adventure together. We range in age from 65 to 72. Asu Island is just west of […]
Into the Closeout: Greg Browning and a life spent chasing waves
A surfer’s lesson in love, life, and stoke Greg Browning faces down ALS with gratitude, grace, and a little help from his friends by Joel P Elliott The images that Greg Browning posted to Instagram on January 11, 2023 were initially flagged and blurred by the platform for being graphic. A mishap while surfing that […]
Can an Oilfield Cause a Surfing Accident?
Surfing near an oilfield carries some unique risks that surfers should be aware of. This is because oil platforms and other structures can impact wave patterns, leading to dangerous surf conditions. Furthermore, pipelines and debris from oil platforms can create hazards for surfers. So what should you do if you get into a surfing accident […]
Dottie Miller was teacher, developer, and famous filmmaker’s wife
In the mid-1950s, Dorothy “Dottie” Miller (née Roberts) took up skiing, surfing, and other adventures at a time when that lifestyle was the near exclusive province of men. One day, while surfing in San Onofre, she met Warren Miller, who invited her to join him in a tandem surf contest over the upcoming Memorial Day […]
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 […]
Chocolatier opens chocolate shop in Hermosa Beach
by Elka Worner When it comes to gourmet chocolates it’s all about the shine and the snap. Chocolatier Ginny Horstman demonstrates with one of her 9-inch-long chocolate surfboards in the store she opened on Hermosa Avenue in April, called Stoked Chocolates. The snap is audible when she breaks the board in two. “It needs to […]
Shooting the moon (and the sun): How Bo Bridges captured totality
by Mark McDermott The April 8 eclipse of the sun by the moon was not on Bo Bridges radar. Bridges was planning to visit his oldest son, who is going to college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, for the school’s annual dads’ weekend. He was also going to bring his second […]
Hermosa Surfer Walk of Fame photographer Mike Balzer
by Kevin Cody In 2001, Surfer’s Journal editor Steve Pezman invited Hermosa Beach surf photographer Mike Balzer to bring his portfolio to the magazine’s San Clemente office. The Surfer’s Journal founder and former Surfer magazine editor was planning a photo spread on South Bay surfers. But after viewing Balzer’s portfolio, Pezman spiked the idea. Pezman […]
Hermosa Surfer Walk of Fame Surf Champion David Nuuhiwa
by Mike Purpus David Nuuhiwa started surfing in the Waikiki shorebreak on a paipo board at five years old. The paipo was a thin, plywood, wide bellied board with no fin. When Nuuihiwa was 12, Dale Velzy brought over the first foam surfboards for Waikiki surfboard rentals. David was hooked. In the early ‘60s, Hawaiian […]
Pro surfer, filmmaker Greg Browning to be inducted in Hermosa Surfer Walk of Fame
by Kevin Cody Greg Browning talks about the Redondo Breakwall with the knowledge and enthusiasm of an elite skier talking about his favorite mountain. Breakwall is where a 14-year-old Browning confronted his fear of big waves. It’s where he established himself as a member of surfing’s Momentum Generation, commemorated in the early ‘90s, groundbreaking Taylor […]
Women fearless in SB Boardriders/El Porto shorepound
photos by Steve Gaffney (SteveGaffney.com) Photos made the surf look good at the South Bay Boardriders/El Porto Surf Shop contest two weeks ago in El Porto, but only because the level of surfing in the Boardrider contests keeps improving. Nowhere is this more evident than in the women’s divisions. In the Women’s Open division, competitors […]
Some of the Most Popular Activities to Enjoy When Visiting LA Beaches
The beaches found throughout Los Angeles County are said to attract more than 50 million visitors on an annual basis. Not only is this due to the relatively mild climate associated with the entire region, but LA beaches represent a great way to take a break from urban environments. What are some popular activities […]
Saint Rocke brings Agent Orange back to Hermosa
by Don Ruane Watch Tony Hawk’s “Pro Skater 4” and you will hear Agent Orange’s “Bloodstains” featured prominently in the game. Hawk once stated the song was one of his all-time tunes, which he started listening to as a budding skater. Mike Palm brought his band to Saint Rock, in Hermosa Beach last month. “We […]