The O.C.

OC coast this weekend: surf contests, parties

source: OC Beach

The third and final stop of the Volcom Totally Crustaceous Surf  Tour, Orange County Starfish Series is happening next weekend. The one-day event, held at River Jetties in Newport Beach, will likely draw lots of top talent from up and down the California coast.  Beach clean up:

Published Fri, Nov 20

NSSA contest coming to Newport Beach

source: OC Beach

As always there’s a lot of top talent from Orange County that will be competing.  They include: Huntington Beach’s Kanoa Igarashi and Christian Saenz, Capistrano Beach’s Luke Davis, Costa Mesa’s Colin Moran, Newport Beach’s Tyler Gunter and Kaleigh Gilchrist.

Published Wed, Nov 18

Newport Beach local scores on camera gig

source: OC Beach

An Orange County girl pro surfer landed an entertainment gig.  22-year old Erica Hosseini has been a regular competitor on the ASP Women’s World Qualifying Series for a number of years, but can now be seen on camera. Post from: OC Beach Blog

Published Sun, Nov 15

Longtime Newport Beach local passed away

source: OC Beach

Longtime Newport Beach local Gary “Shredgar” Edgar lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday.  If you grew up surfing the Newport jetties in the 80’s, then you likely saw this regular foot ripper in the lineup at one time or another. Post from: OC Beach Blog

Published Fri, Nov 13

Volcom surf contest coming up

source: OC Beach

Then in the Groms division it’s Martin Jeri holding down the lead followed by Costa Mesa’s Colin Moran.  And lastly in the Girls it’s Kulia Doherty in first with Charlotte Hand trailing behind in second. Where: River Jetties, Newport Beach Post from: OC Beach Blog

Published Thu, Nov 12

Surfers mourn former Huntington surf team member

source: OC Beach

The Service Saturday, November 14 9:30 a.m. Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary 1702 Fairhaven Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-633-1442 The Reception Lunch will be served Saturday, November 14 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach 1107 Jamboree Road Newport Beach, CA 92660

Published Thu, Nov 12

“Surf Culture Series” surf wax

source: OC Beach

Waxy Wax can be found at several surf shops in the Orange County area including: Katin Surf Shop in Sunset Beach, Huntington Surf and Sport, The Frog House in Newport Beach and Catalyst in San Clemente.  For more info. check out waxywax.com. Post from: OC Beach Blog

Published Wed, Nov 11

OC surfer wins O’Neill Cold Water Classic

source: OC Beach

Yeomans is known for his domination at the Newport Beach Pro, which he won for the third consecutive year in 2008. During the Oakley Pro Juniors event, OC surfer Luke Davis made it to the semi-finals, but got knocked out. Post from: OC Beach Blog

Published Sun, Nov 8