2022-2023 Surf Series

Surf Contest Series IS ON!

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Grom-O-RAMA

AUGUST 13TH | 22nd ST. HERMOSA BEACH

Velzy-Stevens Paddleboard Race

AUGUST 7TH | MANHATTAN PIER

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Edward C. Little Water Recycling Plant
July 30th @ 10AM-12PM

PEER 2 Peer Talks

Substance abuse discussions with Therapist Kevin Sousa & Pro Surfer Alex Gray

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Ocean Fun Series

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Catalina Classic Statue

WE DID IT! THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH HAS ACCEPTED OUR GIFT OF THE CATALINA CLASSIC STATUE

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Mar 23

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Mar 23

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Don’t forget! Submission period for South Bay Surf Awards and Big Wave Challenge closes at the end of this month. We’ve had a winter to remember so if you have photos or videos submit them at southbayboardriders.org/awards - cash prizes for surfers and photogs. Thanks to those who have already submitted but we want to make sure every single bomb gets recognized 4/21 on awards night. Images by @richardpodjr @surfandstone @bkingston

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Mar 21

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We are very sad to report that Mike McIntire passed away. Mike was a brilliant photographer and extremely proud and knowledgeable of the South Bay’s surfing history.

It was Mike’s conversation with Director Peter Hamblin at Hennessey’s Hermosa last year that led to the storyline of the documentary SBBC is having made about the South Bay’s impact on surf culture and the surf industry during the 50’s and 60’s.

He, John Leninger, and Rick Koenig also shared great stories at @hermosabeachmuseum when interviewed by @gregsworld and Bud Tody when we first began this initiative.

I’m sorry you didn’t get to see the final product Mike and I’m sure you’ll be guiding us from above while we put it all together. RIP 🙏🏼 #locallegendsneverdie #southbaylegend

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Mar 21

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Finally some sun! Epic day hanging with the crew from @wave_rave_la with the @blacklinelogo crew down there capturing all the action all day! If you were a finalist and didn’t get a prize pack stop by the shop for a gift card. Also … they are having a huge sale starting today and the snow season isn’t even 2/3s over yet! There are record setting amounts of snow in the Sierra so we’re gonna be riding for months to come 🤙🏽

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Mar 17

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Heat draws for this Saturdays surf series event # 5 presented by @wave_rave_la are available at the link in bio or on our @live_heats page. First heats of Open Women and Open Longboard go off at 8:30am due to the morning high tide. Big shout out to daylight savings time for giving us plenty of light on the backside of the day. See you tomorrow!

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Mar 15

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We are ON for Saturdays surf series event # 5 presented by @wave_rave_la. Online registration closes Weds 3/15 at midnight. What a rad year for the crew at Wave Rave to come onboard - all time snow record in the Southern Sierra could be broken this year!! Thanks to our season long sponsors @subarupacific @kinecta @beachcitiesorthopedics @watermanshb

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Mar 15

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REGISTRATION deadline is tomorrow at midnight! Link in bio to reserve your spot. Thank you @subarupacific @kinecta @beachcitiesorthopedics @watermanshb @blacklinelogo @riteadazler @wave_rave_la for supporting these events!

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Mar 13

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Thank you @easyreadernews for being the local paper we can always count on to include our events in your publications. I imagine you just made some Groms VERY happy with this front page photo. Thank you, thank you! 🙏🏼 #localnews #surfnews #beachlifestylenews #communitynews 📷 @stevegaffney

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Mar 11

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Mar 9

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Another great event from the squad at @etsurfboards - thanks to @blacklinelogo and @annie.graziano for capturing another fun day. Thanks to @subarupacific @kinecta @beachcitiesorthopedics and @watermanshb for their continued support!

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Mar 9

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Happy International Women’s Day!!! This photo of @justinedupont33 says it all for how far women have come in the line up. They charge and charge hard with power, speed, style, and grace! Let’s all put in the effort to introduce more young girls and women to surfing and other ocean sports! We love you ladies!!! (Whether you surf or not) #internationalwomensday @girlisnota4letterword @women_on_waves @blackgirlssurf @girlsurfnetwork @girlswhowannasurf

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Mar 8

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APPROVED with a 5-0 vote by the City Council of Manhattan Beach!!!! The proposed bronze plaque to be installed in the sidewalk where Velzy’s shop once stood was approved last night. A great way to honor the surfing pioneer Dale “Hawk” Velzy who opened the world’s first known retail surf shop in 1950 at 117 MB Blvd, MB. Thank you Council members and all who wrote letters and e-mails voicing your support for this initiative. @velzysurfboards @surfingheritage @cityofmb @downtownmanhattanbeach @manhattanbeachhistorical @mbchamber #communitypride #southbayhistory #surfboardshapers

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Mar 7

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Mar 6

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PLEASE LEND US YOUR VOICE OF SUPPORT!!!!!! This photo taken by Don Guild (remember Guild Drug Store) in 1950 shows the world’s 1st known retail surf shop: “Surf Boards by Velzy”, located at 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach.

Bing Copeland, Matt Velzy, Jackie May began an initiative 10 years ago to have a bronze plaque installed in the sidewalk at this location to honor Dale “Hawk” Velzy and the impact he had on the emergence of the surfing industry.

Tomorrow night the MB City Council will vote on whether or not to allow the plaque to be installed. PLEASE email the city council voicing your support for the plaque so we can honor a piece of the South Bay’s surfing history. The email address is: citycouncil@citymb.info

Thank you and don’t delay!!!

Painting by Michael Tilden

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Mar 6

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$500 prize available to winning artist submission. March 15th is the deadline for submissions! Get your creative juices flowing! @catalinaclassicpaddleboardrace

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Mar 6

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Mira Costa Surf Team @miracostasurf is having a fundraiser tomorrow! Help them out if you can and enjoy some chicken!

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Mar 4

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The famous Cold Hands Paddle @coldhandspaddle is taking place this Sunday, March 5th at Cabrillo Beach to start off the Paddleboard race season. Beach registration starts at 7:30 and the race starts at 9am. See you there to top off your weekend of surf, sun, and paddle!

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Mar 3

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Check out your Heat time for tomorrow’s contest, hosted by @etsurfboards. Link in bio to @live_heats See you there for a beautiful day of sunshine and fun surf!

Thank you again sponsors @subarupacific @beachcitiesorthopedics @kinecta @watermanshb @blacklinelogo @oceansprone

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Mar 1

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We are ON for Saturdays Surf Series Event # 4 presented by @etsurf @etsurfboards. Entires close tonight at midnight, link in bio. See you on the sand!!

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Mar 1

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!!!!!! Link in bio. Reserve your spot!

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