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Pat Gudauskas and friend keeping the vibe alive at a Stoke-O-Rama contest last summer. Photo: Jimmy Wilson / Vans

Bring the Stoke

Upcoming event with the Gudauskas brothers at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center focuses on how to maximize the good vibrations in our local lineups….

Jett Schilling. Photo: John Ferguson / WSL

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Grom of the Week: Jett Schilling

By Jake Howard It’s been a big few months for 16-year-old Jett Schilling. Most recently, the San Clemente teen has been logging hours and hours…

Taj Lindblad applying his backside attack to great effect en route to winning the 2019 NSSA National Title. Photo: NSSA

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Local Surfers Go Big At 2019 NSSA Nationals

Taj Lindblad, Bella Kenworthy claim national titles, while San Clemente High and Shorecliffs Middle School Continue Their Dominance. By Jake Howard Culminating in national titles…

A surf-rich tropical paradise is closer than you think. Photo: La Jolla De Guasacate

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Surf Tripping With the Stars in Nicaragua

If you’re looking for a quick, easy getaway with epic surf, the La Jolla de Guasacate should be on your radar. By Jake Howard How…

Cascia Collings. Photo: Courtesy of Dana Point Surf Club

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Grom of the Week: Cascia Collings

By Jake Howard It’s not necessarily who wins, but how you play the game. Always on the beach, always with a constant smile and sense…

How to deal with and regulate the electric bikes on the Trestles trails in San Clemente presents a challenge for foot-travelers. Photo: Jake Howard

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Let’s Talk Electric Bikes

These days, the trail down to Trestles feels more like the 405 Freeway than the soul stroll of old By Jake Howard It’s official; I’m…

Bella Kenworthy
Photo: @bellatreas_kenworthy

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Grom of the Week: Bella Kenworthy

By Jake Howard There’s a lot to say about Dana Point’s Bella Kenworthy on a pretty regular basis. On a skateboard or surfboard, she’s one…

Mia McLeish Photo: Courtesy of @miamouse9

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Grom of the Week: Mia McLeish

By Jake Howard Sometimes in life, it’s not about winning or losing, but rather just getting up and dusting yourself off when you’ve been knocked…

Crosby Colapinto put on one of the most dominating performances in the history of the USA Surfing Championships en route to winning the coveted Governor's Cup. Credit: Kurt Steinmetz

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Welcome to the Epicenter of American Surfing

Local surfers shine at USA Surfing Championships; the future looks bright By Jake Howard “San Clemente’s the hotbed, no question,” said USA Surfing Coach Brett…

From lessons in water safety to beach games, there's lots of reasons to jump for joy when you're a junior lifeguard.

Photo Courtesy of the San Clemente Lifeguard & Junior Guard Foundation

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Summer Role Model Series Coming To SHACC

When it comes to being a good surfer or lifeguard, sometimes it’s what you do out of the water that makes the biggest difference. By…

Tosh Johnson / Photo Courtesy of the Johnson Family

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Grom of the Week: Tosh Johnson

By Jake Howard “My favorite thing about surfing is that I can do it every day, and I love the feel of being in the…

There aren't many people who relish the opportunity to jump out of a helicopter into giant surf; Nathan Fletcher is one of them. Photo: Hank/Heavy Water

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Nathan Fletcher Gets ‘Heavy’

New film details surfer’s pursuit of the world’s gnarliest waves. By Jake Howard If you enjoy watching people challenge waves of unusual size and power, you’re…