Newport Surfers: One of the best on the coast

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

One of the best on the coast

Newport is proud to boast
It has one of the best surfers on the coast
Hang 5 on the tail skeg first
Spin board, then, 5 on the nose—
Who else? But, Alex Knost of course!

Cross-leg fade turn

switch stance, then ride backwards

Setting up…

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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

So Cal living...

Ever wonder what it would be like to live by the beach 365 days a year? Join in the odyssey of the lives of everyday people who work and play along the Southern California coastline.

Editor's Notes:
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2. Pictures are not to be used for profit
3. All pictures are copyright NB Surfers

'lil change

Just to change the pace we thought we'd focus on some of the locals at Newport for just a bit. So, if you wonder why some posts 'feature' only one surfer, then now you know why!

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Father Daughter Dance Songs

Lauren Ngan goes to the nose