The US Open of Surfing is the world's largest surf competition. Well its more than a surf competition, its a spectacle of surfing culture. Each summer, over half a million people travel to Huntington Beach to experience nine days of surf, bike, skate, music, & general madness. The best surfers in the world compete for one of the largest prize purses in surfing today, not to mention essential points to be name the worlds best surfer. Small playful California beach break becomes the arena for the worlds best.
The list of US Open of Surfing champions reads like a list of Who's Who in Surfing. It includes Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Andy Irons, Brett Simpson, Julian Wilson, Alejo Muniz, Sunny Garcia, Stephanie Gilmore, Carissa Moore, and Courtney Collogue.
This year TGR & Lifeproof caught a few days of the sights & sounds. Check out our adventure.
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Emilie Villa
February 28th, 2019
great view!