One of the greatest swell events at one of the great big wave spots Mavericks in California.
Hosted by legend Jeff Clark this film shows more than what happens in the line up.
Just getting out there was a lot more just the 50 foot waves that pounded the zone. Chasing big surf takes a lot of planning and on this day the planning wasn't enough. See the worlds best tackle what was one of the great historic days in big wave surfing.
For 12-year-old AJ Iredell, surfing isn't just his passion — it's a way of life. Now, he's sharing his love of the sport as an instructor for other kids, many of whom are disabled.
The California native volunteers with "Waves of Impact," which provides free surf camps for people with disabilities and other challenges. Based in Oceanside, California, the volunteer organization believes that the "healing power of the ocean" and the "exhilaration of riding waves" helps build confidence in those who need it most.
"After I caught my first wave all by myself, I had a feeling of accomplishment and saying I can do this," Iredell said.
Iredell — who started surfing at just 3 years old and now competes and wins as a regional champ — loves seeing the glow on his students' faces "after they've done it."
He said at first, the ocean might appear to be a place of fear, but the kids "are fearless." He said he loves talking to the kids and seeing what they've gone through, saying "what we take for granted is crazy."
AJ's mom and dad are his biggest cheerleaders. As one of five children in the family, AJ had to learn how to be a team player early in life.
"I think he was able to recognize the opportunities that he was given and the people that helped him when he was little," said Laura, his mother.
When he's not surfing his favorite break with people decades older than him before school, AJ finds time for jujitsu, snowboarding, volunteering and of course, his family.
"It's one thing to be good at surfing, it's another thing to share it with people, " said Iredell.
Now, he's trying to teach his younger brother, who's about to turn 2 years old, how to surf.
"Well he's 2, he's old enough to now to surf, right?"
The t-shirt looks great with jeans or casuals! More colors & styles!!
Some perfect Lower Trestles surfing to ambient sounds. Not mentioned in the title: Jimmy Surfs, Noel Salas, Connor Olearly (sorry I didn't tag you in the video brother), Wesley Santos and Aaron Jesse.
Songs from Musicbed: "Wind Heart" by Lights and Motion, "Call The Ocean" by Call The Ocean, "180*" by Eric Kinny, and "We are Just Stars" by Vesky.
This is a collection of the greatest wipeouts filmed at the Wedge in Spring 2021. Everyone loves a good 'ol fashioned wipeout real but remember, if you are not a trained professional then Wedge might not be your spot...
Located in Newport Beach, California, The Wedge is one of the most mutant waves on the face of planet Earth.
Malibu’s local surf community has been devastated by the fire. Numbered among those who’ve lost their home is WSL Commentator Strider Wasilewski and his family. Laird Hamilton stayed home despite the mandatory evacuation and staved off the flames with his pool water (watch him drive his Hummer through what looks like hell in the Instagram post below). The parking lot at Zuma Beach has been converted into a makeshift camp for evacuees and a staging area for firefighters. Viral photos showed horses on the beach and llamas tethered to lifegaurd towers while ash rained down.
During the declared California State of Emergency, President Trump tactlessly tweeted, “There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California except that forest management is so poor. Billions of dollars are given each year, with so many lives lost, all because of gross mismanagement of the forests. Remedy now, or no more Fed payments!”
The insensitive tweet drew obligatory celebrity criticism, like many of his tweets do, but responses from those risking their lives on the front lines are perhaps the most powerful. The Pasadena Firefighters Association responded to the President with the following, "Mr. President, with all due respect, you are wrong. The fires in So. Cal are urban interface fires and have NOTHING to do with forest management. Come to SoCal and learn the facts & help the victims."
Meanwhile, the deadly Paradise, California fire in Northern California, near Chico, continues to rage out of control too. So far 23 people are confirmed dead and over 100 are missing.
This is short clip of Taylor Knox surfing at home in California. The clip was shot on a RED Epic, GH4 and Sony FS700. Special thanks to Jamin Jannard for kindly loaning his RED and Russel Brownley for also loaning his gear, much appreciated!
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