This surf championship happening at Lower Trestles isn’t your typical contest – it’s all about bringing together the community. And staking claim to bragging rights for your surf town, of course. Surf ...

It wasn’t long ago that the soft-top surfboard was scoffed at, used only by novices. A surfer on a soft top was either a beginner just learning to navigate the whitewash or they were a “kook,” a ...

Cabrillo Beach is not a great surf spot. And Allison Scinta is not a great surfer — yet. Despite the San Pedro beach’s small waves that only last a few seconds, she’s able to get up and have fun, ...

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. The Wavestorm Classic Longboard ($260) has been on a ...

Kohanaiki, also known as Pine Trees, was bustling Saturday with families attending the 26th annual Surf for the Earth and Beach Clean Up. Keiki Surf for the Earth is teaching keiki to malama the ‘aina ...

Spinning the “Wheel of Shred,” U.S. Olympic surfer Caroline Marks selected a highly unusual contest ride: a yellow, snub-nosed 54-inch foam surfboard. After posing for numerous photos with friends and ...

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