Few West Coast surf breaks hold the hallowed place in surf lore as that of Santa Cruz's Steamer Lane. Hell, this is the spot where the modern incarnation of the leash and wetsuit were formulated by Jack O'Neill; this is even the break where O'Neill iconically lost his eye. Throughout the ages it's been a California proving ground for the up-and-coming surfer, as well as one of the most spectacular places to watch people shred from the safety of the nearby lighthouse and surf museum.
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Master aerial cinematographers Rotor Collective put on a clinic in this sunset shoot of Steamers, capturing the action, but also the little details of what makes SC such a special place.
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stash member Sam Morse
TGR Editor-at-Large. author of The Ski Town Fairytale and creative behind The Bumion. Lover of steep-and-deep lines, long trails—and hot springs waiting in the distance.
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