hola!
Well its June and that means that most serious u18 surfers will be in southern california this week for the Surfing America Championships. Stoked to say that I am here as well. Its a pretty fun time of the year to shoot at Lowers when all the kids are surfing their brains out.
I've been here for a couple days now shooting and have covered a bit of the Volcom TCT a couple lay days, and am now looking forward to the start of the nationals tomorrow. its going to be an exciting few days as some of the best up comers rip into North America's greatest wave.
Here's a glimpse of what I got so far.
Kolohe Anding putting on a clinic at Lowers, San Clemente, CA.
Griffin Colapinto blow tail at Lowers, San Clemente, CA.
Groms frothing on overhead sections.
Matt Passaquindici ripping into a section during the quarters for the Volcom TCT Champs. Check out that wall of water building up just waiting to get ripped into. Ah Lowers...
The groms watching Kolohe rip into a wave, dreams are born here.
Friendly gestures... classic lifestyles.
Kolohe and Griffin.
Chaunchoo tore into his heats during the Volcom TCT, bummer to see him put out in QF, still a great result earned by hard work.
Playing around in San Clemente.
Chauncey Robinson killing it with the panoramic. Thanks for the pic man.
Roof top views in-between surf comps.
Donuts are flowing pretty heavily, special thanks to Surfin Donuts for all the fuel.
Only one way to burn off some donuts and that's by surfing.
Matthew Glenn under the cliffs at State.
Tough to see at a first glance but Matthew Glenn is tucked into that barrel, he even sneaked the doggy door.
Chaun and his man turns.
Evan Brownell throwing it up in a punchy beach break. This North Florida surfer rips.
Speed ollies with Matthew Glenn.
Chauncey Robinson going sledding.
Water Spots and the boys.
Back to Lowers and sessions with the groms.
A small gallery from a fun evening session at Lowers.
Good to see Blake Spier here and shredding.
Chase Modelski with a big tail blow.
Matthew Glenn
Jake Hembree cutting carves
Matt
post dab.
One for the Pelicans.
Its always fun here, and I'm really looking forward to this week. We have some solid swell in the forecast with the possibilities to really score. I'm hoping some serious work can get done starting at 5:30 am tomorrow.
Keep checking back for more updates as this trip unfolds.
thanks,
-Nathaniel Harrington