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Carson Carr (right) with Griffin Colapinto on the beach at Pipeline this winter. Photo: Courtesy of Jacob Vanderwork

Grom of the Week: Carson Carr

By Jake Howard Getting fired up in the local waters, the NSSA Southwest Division landed at Salt Creek last weekend, where 8-year-old Carson Carr made…

Caught in the act in Flame’s personal photo studio, Chris Billy is captured riding at Salt Creek. Photo: Larry “Flame” Moore

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Surf Photographers Wanted: ‘Follow the Light’ Grant Shines on Next Generation of Surf Photographers

By Jake Howard It’s a tough slog these days for aspiring surf photographers. For decades, surf magazines provided photogs with an outlet for their work…

Sierra Downer. Photo: Instagram/@downersierra

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Grom of the Week: Sierra Downer

By Jake Howard A threat no matter what she’s riding, 14-year-old Sierra Downer continues to impress her friends, teammates and maybe, most importantly, the judges….

A view of some debris that has flowed from the San Mateo Creek, as seen on Monday, Feb. 18. Photo: Jake Howard

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After the Deluge: What All of This Rain Means for Local Surfers and Surf Spots

By Jake Howard If it feels as if it’s rained a lot lately, it’s because it has. As of Feb. 18, San Clemente recorded 7.8…

Pat O'Connell with Mick Fanning at J-Bay in 2017. Photo: Courtesy of WSL/Tostee

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WSL Gets A Salt Creek Connection: Dana Point’s Pat O’Connell Named WSL Commissioner

By Jake Howard It was announced this week that Dana Point’s Pat O’Connell will be the new commissioner of the World Surf League (WSL). His…

Bethany Zelasko. Photo: Instagram/@bethany.zelasko

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Grom of the Week: Bethany Zelasko

By Jake Howard Graduating from Dana Hills High School last June, Bethany Zelasko is now diving into the next chapter of life. So far, it’s…

“The Trails” at San Onofre in all its uncrowded glory. Photo: Jake Howard

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The Big Book of San O: Voluminous New Tome Documents the History of San Onofre Like Never Before

By Jake Howard Standing in the back of my truck on Sunday morning, trying to pull off my wetsuit without being too exposed to the…

Named as the head coach of USA Surfing's elite junior program, Huntington Beach's Brett Simpson brings two U.S. Open titles and years of experience on the WSL Championship Tour to the program. Photo: USA Surfing/Nate Perry

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Former WT Stars Brett Simpson, Chris Gallagher Stone Tapped as Team USA Coaches

By Jake Howard Time flies when you’re having fun, and while surfing’s debut in the Olympics is still 18 months away, things are heating up…

King Nicol. Photo: Instagram @coronakingsley

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Grom of the Week: King Nicol

By Jake Howard He’s only 6 years old, but we’re long overdue in giving King Nicol his moment in the Grom of the Week spotlight….

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Grom of the Week: Taj Lindblad

By Jake Howard San Clemente’s Taj Lindblad has been on a hot streak lately. A couple of weeks ago, he was on a mission as…

Searching for surf in the turbulent waters of Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley. Photo: Courtesy of Unsurfed Afghanistan

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What If Lowers Wasn’t in Your Backyard? Finding Surf in Afghanistan

By Jake Howard Surf is where you find it. Here in Orange County, we’re lucky enough to be able to step out of our back…

Nolan Rodgers. Photo: Courtesy of the Rodgers family

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Grom of the Week: Nolan Rodgers

By Jake Howard Barreling through his junior year at California Connections Academy, Nolan Rodgers is making his school and surf life work for him. An…

A surfer stretches on a beach in Brazil. Photo: Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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A Happy Back Equals Happy Surfing

How keeping your back loose can make your surf session that much better By Jake Howard Surfing often leads to lower-back pain. The older you…

Tim and Emmett Hines sailing the Island Breeze in less-harrowing conditions. Photo: Hines Family

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Right Place, Right Time: Local Dana Point Surfers Save Teenager’s Life During Afternoon Sailboat Race

By Jake Howard There’s a long, colorful history of Dana Point surfers falling in love with sailboats. It goes back to Phil Edwards building an…

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Grom of the Week: Luke Wyler

By Jake Howard Big, chunky and cold—that was pretty much the surf report for the Toyota USA Surfing Prime Series presented by “Got Milk?” at…

Grom of the Week: Carson Carr

Surf Photographers Wanted: ‘Follow the Light’ Grant Shines on Next Generation of Surf Photographers

Grom of the Week: Sierra Downer

After the Deluge: What All of This Rain Means for Local Surfers and Surf Spots

WSL Gets A Salt Creek Connection: Dana Point’s Pat O’Connell Named WSL Commissioner

Grom of the Week: Bethany Zelasko

The Big Book of San O: Voluminous New Tome Documents the History of San Onofre Like Never Before

Former WT Stars Brett Simpson, Chris Gallagher Stone Tapped as Team USA Coaches

Grom of the Week: King Nicol

Grom of the Week: Taj Lindblad

What If Lowers Wasn’t in Your Backyard? Finding Surf in Afghanistan

Grom of the Week: Nolan Rodgers

A Happy Back Equals Happy Surfing

Right Place, Right Time: Local Dana Point Surfers Save Teenager’s Life During Afternoon Sailboat Race

Grom of the Week: Luke Wyler

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