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Surf’s Up at The Wedge
Last week, coastal OC saw heavy surf conditions and gloomy weather, but that didn't stop surfers from challenging their board skills at The Wedge on Balboa Peninsula--and it didn't stop NB Indy photographer Lawrence Sherwin from capturing these dramatic shots.
More Than 100 Costumed Surfers Rode the Waves for the Annual Blackies Halloween Surf event
Halloween came a few days early in Newport Beach when the annual Blackies Halloween surfing contest—well, more a fun exhibition of surfers adorned in colorful costumes – was held near the Newport Beach pier on Saturday morning, Oct. 29.
More than 100 people showed up to surf the waves dressed...
Surf’s Up at The Wedge
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Last week coastal Orange County experienced high tides and high waves. NB Indy photographer Jim Collins captured these shots of surfers at The Wedge on Balboa Peninsula.
Caroline Marks Competing in the Van’s U.S. Open of Surfing Women’s Challenger Series
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This is Caroline Marks of the United States competing in the Van’s U.S. Open of Surfing Women’s Challenger Series last weekend in Huntington Beach. She reached the semifinals but was defeated by Macy Callaghan of Australia.
Marks qualified to surf for Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games,...
Vans US Open of Surfing Returns After Covid Hiatus
It's back after a covid-mandated hiatus: the Vans US Open of Surfing, hosted just up the coast from Newport Beach in Huntington Beach, is the world's largest action sports festival. The event features the best in surfing, skateboarding, and BMX competitions, including Olympians and world champions.
The nine-day festival also...
Wild Waves at The Wedge in Newport Beach
High surf and rip currents were the watchwords this week as the National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for beaches from San Diego to Ventura counties through Thursday morning.
NB Indy photographer Lawrence Sherwin was at The Wedge at the end of the Balboa Peninsula on Wednesday and...
Prescott Frontier Days
Organized in 1888, the "rodeo" was invented for the world in Prescott, AZ. The event became Prescott Frontier Days in 1913.
Obviously, it is bigger and grander with a lot more $$$$$ on the line. I am not sure when Ladies began participating but it clearly was a happy leap...
CdM Sea Kings Defeat Palos Verdes 41-7 on Sept. 3
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The Corona del Mar Sea Kings varsity football team won the Sept. 3 home non-conference game against Palos Verdes Sea Kings by a score of 41-7.
CdM dominated the game, scoring 14 unanswered points in the first quarter and another 13 in the second quarter. They led 41-0 in the...
Newport Harbor Sailors Defeated by Capistrano Valley Cougars 30-19
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On Sept. 10, the Newport Harbor Sailors varsity football team lost their home non-conference game against Capistrano Valley Cougars by a score of 30-19.
The Sailors took an early 6-3 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Cougars tied the score at the end of the first...
Flags Over Coast Highway
A small group of local residents hung 13 American flags over the Coast Highway bridge at Newport Blvd. on Saturday, Sept. 4, to honor the 13 servicemen who recently died in Afghanistan. Save California supporters also carried flags and signs urging the recall of Governor Gavin Newsom.
Photos by Lawrence...