Waterspot: Surfboards worthy of the Takayama name
The late, great Donald Takayama came to prominence in a time when many of the best surfers shaped their own surfboards.
Chris Ahrens
Waterspot: Dane’s Speed Demon
These board shapes are a bit strange looking at first, but then again so was the Corvette Stingray the first time I saw it.
Waterspot: Super Girls rule
Those who surfed in the 14th annual Super Girl Surf Pro two weekends ago showed spectacular ability in all aspects of the sport.
Waterspot: Checking state of pro surfing in general, the Brazilians in particular
Unlike a few years ago, Brazilians now dominate surfing’s professional ranks.
Waterspot: Mouth pollution
This foul menace contaminates lineups internationally like an oil spill.
Waterspot: Who is Eric Huffman?
There was this guy Bird whom I met decades ago while surfing the La Jolla reefs that he rode with passion, regularity and, often, brilliance.
Waterspot: An all-American big-wave family
I would follow the Ropers anywhere except into the deep, dark waters where they have made their timeless reputations.
Sports Talk: Stones, Padres teamed up for great memory
The sweet intersection of music and baseball came to mind with Tuesday's passing of legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.
Waterspot: Denny’s ‘Big Wednesday’
Reminiscing about a surfer, a musician, a writer and a friend of mine named Denny Aaberg.
Waterspot: Surfing for a cause
Over the years at Luau & Legends, I have witnessed the history of surfing played out on the waves near Scripps Pier in La Jolla.
