Saturday, December 22, 2007

Another day of surf: December 21st


The beach has been a-hoppin' this month. You'd think that with the water temps getting lower that this wouldn't be but, nope! With lefts like this at Newport's Pier, there's just no way anyone would stay out of the water. Bill, while continuing his surgery recovery, was out with the Canon, on the 21st…(you think I will ever get my camera back?)


There are some, like Pooch, who brave the 58-degree waters withOUT a wetsuit, for hours.



Yep, he was out there for about two hours! brrrrr…Others, however, have on their wetsuits and…



like Erin, show, some serious focus.


there's Cathy, carving backside


a very clean FIVE for Ford!


Jim slides smoothly left


John shows how to set up for a tube ride


John cuts (isn't that Cathy in the back?)


An artful ride by Stan


Every day is a party at Blackies, right boys?
Ford & John would agree.



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