High profile surf spots and nuclear waste storage are not exactly a great combo – but this potentially lethal pairing is precisely the cocktail that exists at San Onofre, just a mile away from Lower Trestles. Although the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONG) run by Southern California Edison (SCE) was decommissioned in 2013 it has […]
Currently positioned at number three in the world, Cortney Conlgue’s got a shot at the world title this year. With the Swatch Pro at Trestles underway, she’ll be looking to further improve her chances in the title race. Her competitive campaign is not stopping her from indulging in some epic freesurfs though. Watch the footage […]
We all know by now that Hurricane Irma caused extreme havoc and destruction in parts of Florida and the Caribbean. Lives were lost, infrastructure torn apart, and access to vital resources disrupted. While some Caribbean islands like Antigua and Barbuda faced virtual destruction, all of those in Irma’s path were hit hard. Getting support to people […]
A while back the Gudauskas brothers, Dane, Patrick, and Tanner ran a successful surfboard drive for Jamaica. Through their nonprofit Positive Vibe Warriors, they connected a burgeoning surf scene with a much needed supply of equipment, disseminating massive amounts of international stoke along the way. And now the trio is back at it – this […]
There’s something so primal and satisfying about combing through sand and finding stuff at the beach. For evidence, just watch the pure fascination most kids exhibit while sifting through sediment on the shore. Many of us have been there, lost in the tide, collecting sand dollars, sea glass, shotgun shell casings, and other debris. Right now […]
Dane Reynolds is a stand out among stand outs. The speed, height, and power he generates are expressionistic. Air drops into throaty sections, ridiculously giant airs, long fast tubes, and signature rail grab power gouges are emblematic of his style. It’s impossible not to be motivated to push your own limits after witnessing his video […]
There’s been a lot of history made recently in the field of women’s professional big wave surfing. In April 2016 Keala Kennelly won the Pure Scot Barrel Award for riding a massive pit at maxing Teahupoo. In November 2016 the first ever women’s WSL Big Wave Tour competition was held at Pe’ahi with Paige Alms claiming […]
The description for OSMO THROMBO – The Lo-Fi B-Movie Of Hi-Fi Shredding on the Volcom Youtube page can’t be outdone so we’ll just quote it here. OSMO THROMBO is a “lo-fi, cult, surf action, adventure, dramatic, sci-fi, fantasy, bro-mantic, comedy, feel good, B-movie of outer limits hi-fi shredding, and interstellar tube time with Ozzie Wright, Mitch Coleborn & […]
Reigning world champion John John Florence is a living legend. Not only has he won a world title, the Quicksilver Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, three Vans Triple Crown of Surfing titles, and blown countless minds around the world with footage from his free surfs, but he’s also got game outside of the line-up. Florence is […]