Tuesday, December 18, 2007

And the surfing continues...

On December 11th, photographer Bill began taking more shots of the local colour around Blackies.

Stan & Gina watch Ashley set up for a noseride


Hey, check it out! Stan goes for a mini tube...


After a few days off, and a bit more practice with the cam, Bill got some interesting shots on the 14th.

Editor's side note: How many guys named 'Bill' surf at Blackies anyway?

Here is Bill L.'s daughter setting up


Then, later on, dad & daughter eye a...WHAT?!

oh, just a dolphin's fin—


Check out how smooth Cathy's parallel stance is


Hmmm...does Chasen resemble someone else at Blackies? Gary, perhaps?


Fred; always relaxed and casual...


Hans dances on through—


Keith, Stan, and Chris chat on the wall and watch the surf


Who always get the most from a wave? Jason, of course!


Cross-stepping to the tip—it's all skill and timing


Just casually cruisin' along is Rick


Alright, Shelly! Keep those eyes peering straight ahead; but wait!

Ooo-la-la! Is that a new type of boa?
Wow, Shelly, you're stylin' out there!


Susan trims in the soup


Yay, Wendy! Greenwater, backside...


December 15th brought about more surf. Life is tough in SoCal, isn't it?

Bart crouches for a mini tube


James glides backside


Jim noses up


Attacking the lip is Judy


There's Karin—always rippin'


Peter checks the nose



On December 16th a pod of dolphins played in the surf.

The 'real' locals observe the action


Jeff is stylish on any size wave


Stepping for the nose is John (of JDub Singles)


The original Three Musketeers?


Movin' forward is Matt...


Nice cutback, Dino!


Paul walks the desert, back from the upper streets


The end of the day's 'tale'



2007 Dale Velzy Classic

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association held the 18th Annual Dale Velzy Classic & Luau on September 15th. This fun family event celebrated Dale's life with a surfing competition followed by a luau.

Headstand by Lance Erickson

Jared Mell hanging heels

Bill Spurgeon hangs five

Legendary 70-year old Mickey Munoz

Fancy footwork from Cheryl McGregor

Extreme Legend Gary Stellar

Doheny Longboard tandem team styles

John Wills carves

Jeff Wroe on a nice little wave

Mark Calkins hangs five

Mark Calkins and son show tandem skills

Matt Albers does his thing

The judges had a great view