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Courtesy Benjamin DeCamp Professional big-wave surfer Will Skudin rode one of the biggest waves of his life in Mexico — estimated to be 60 feet high.

Long Beach surfer catches record big wave

“I’ve been surfing big waves for about 14 years now, and in my life I’d only seen waves that big one other time,” Will Skudin recalled. “I realized I might only get a handful of sessions with waves that big in my whole lifetime." more

By Matthew Ern | 7/8/15

Kim Theodore, of Carmel, popped up with some help from Skudin Surf instructor Brian Olson.

Long Beach celebrates International Surf Day

To celebrate International Surf Day on June 20, Skudin Surf offered free surf lessons at Long Beach Boulevard beach, part of an event hosted by the surf camp. more

7/2/15

Donovan Berthoud/Herald The surf art show and auction is now in its sixth year, and Unsound co-owners Mike Nelson, left, and Dave Juan said support for the event has grown.

Unsound to hold art, vintage surfboard show

Unsound surf shop, at 359 E. Park Ave., will host its 6th annual surf art show and auction on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The rain date is scheduled for June 21, from 4 to 7 … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/10/15

Photos by Tim Baker/Herald The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors had a strong turnout for its 7th annual fundraiser at Lola’s on May 18.

Waterfront Warriors hold annual fundraiser at Lola's

The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors held its seventh annual fundraiser on Monday, May 18, at Lola’s Kitchen and Wine Bar. The event included raffles, a DJ and live music. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/4/15

A variety of food vendors will be stationed on the boardwalk and the beach, as indicated in the above map that the city released last week, part of an effort by the city to again expand food concessions there.

The Shoregasboard to return this summer

Beachgoers will again have more food options to look forward to this summer, when the city rolls out its food truck court — the Shoregasboard — and brings back a variety of food vendors and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/30/15

Kids walked the red carpet during last year’s Stoked Fest at the Long Beach Hotel.

Stoked Fest returning to Long Beach

Long Beach kids will have the chance to walk the red carpet and pose for photos when the second annual Stoked Fest, a film festival for kids and families, returns next week. The event, presented … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/19/14

Hometown favorite Balaram Stack advanced to the final round of the 2014 Volcom Unsound Pro contest last Sunday and ultimately finished fourth, while California’s Kilian Garland finished first among the 96 competitors and won the $5,000 top prize, capping one of the most anticipated East Coast surf competitions since the Quiksilver Pro New York in 2011

A new era of pro surfing in Long Beach

“The waves are here — you guys out here in New York are known for being hardcore surfers,” said professional surfer Jeremy Johnston, of Florida, just after he finished third in the 2014 Volcom … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 9/24/14

Unsound Pro kicks off

Sunny skies and prime waves helped kick off the 17th annual Unsound Pro surf competition on Thursday morning. The event, which will be held from Sept. 18-21 at Lincoln Boulevard, is presented by … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 9/18/14

Moku Surf owner Kevin Sime longboarding in Long Beach during Hurricane Cristobal.

Moku Surf to host surfing competition

The newest surf store in Long Beach is looking to make its mark this weekend when it hosts its first contest, the 1st annual Long Beach Longboard Classic. Moku Surf, the West End’s only surf … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 9/11/14

Isaiah Bird, born without legs, rode a wave with his wrestling coach, Miguel Rodriguez, as instructor Cliff Skudin guided them, at a July 31 Surf for All outing, part of a school program for students with special needs that ran in July and August.

Surf’s up for Long Beach students with special needs

Thanks to Surf for All, students in Long Beach Public Schools Extended School Year Program reveled in a life-altering summer learning experience. With the aid of specially trained surf … more

By Rosemary Leonetti | 8/28/14

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