The third annual one-of-a-kind San Francisco Ocean Beach Fish Fest is set to jump off once again this Saturday, October 26, 2019. But wait, what the heck is Fish Fest? According to the Surfrider Foundation – San Francisco Chapter’s Facebook page, it entails a mix of “Art, Music, Food – all on one of the […]
The second annual Irving Fish Festival sponsored by Hook Fish, Yoga Beach, Mollusk Surf Shop, and 3 Fish Studios, is primed once again to go off. With art, food, music, beer, a beach clean-up, nearby film screening, and solid waves forecast for the event, this is one ocean-based block party that truly has it all. […]
Earth Day should be every day. It’s a mind bogglingly phenomenal planet. That being said, why not engage in positive environmental action on a designated date? If you’re near Ocean Beach, San Francisco on April 21, 2018 you won’t want to miss the event taking place there. Below is a break down of activities on […]
There’s been a lot of surf media focus on Ryan Burch recently. Whether it’s an upcoming part in the next Thomas Campbell surf film, an interview in the latest SURFER magazine, or a profile clothing line with Volcom, he seems to be everywhere right now. And the best thing about a ubiquitous Burch? – regardless […]
There’s nothing better than a few drain pipes unloading on your local sandbar. BBurt’s video, “Northern CA 2/13/18” offers just that. A refreshingly fun edit documenting a less death defying side of winter time up north. Featuring surfing by Matty Lopez, Michael Taras, Marty Magnusen, Ian Glover, Andy Olive, and Lewis Samuels, this short edit will […]
“I was trying to do other things in the world. I didn’t expect to be a surfer when I grew up and it sort of surprised me.” – Rod Lundquist The history of surfing in San Francisco just kind of snuck up on itself. As early local Rod Lundquist put it, “Nobody in the city […]
Plastic pollution in the ocean is a serious problem. According to the 5 Gyres website, “8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year.” Much of this plastic comes from land by way of streams and storm drains that empty into the sea. Litter on the beach also gets washed into the mix, […]
Jeff Chavolla’s raw footage from Ocean Beach will inspire you to take on winter conditions. So grab your hooded suit, booties, and a board with plenty of foam. Get ready for 40 minute paddle outs and the possibility of scoring a memorable one – or being seriously humbled while trying to survive the experience – or just […]
Heavy hollow conditions emerge in Northern California during fall and winter. This piece from Perry Gershkow captures just how good and intense it can get when the elements come together. Featuring Nat Young, Matt Lopez, Cyrus Sutton, Shawn Dollar, Tyler Fox, Pat Gudauskas, Marty Magnusen, Dane Gudauskas, Kyle Thiermann, Michael Taras, Pat Shaughnessy, and Trevor Bloom this one is guaranteed to get you psyched. sources and links: […]
With good waves, a beach clean-up, music, food, locally produced art and beer on offer, the inaugural Irving Fish Festival, set to run Saturday October 28, 2017, is guaranteed to go off in a big way. The beach clean-up, coordinated by Surfrider Foundation – San Francisco Chapter, starts at 9:00 AM at the Irving Street […]