3/22-24/2013 Another amazing weekend of surf kayaking at the Lane with the surf kayak tribe from all over the world. A huge thanks to all the organizers, ASU & Dennis Judson for keeping this event alive and thriving. Such a special place and gathering point for amazing people. This year offered up amazing weather and small fun waves at the slot, with ocasional middle … [Read more...] about EVENT: Santa Cruz Paddle Fest 2013
Chris Bensch
EVENT: Pacific City Surf Off
Sept. 29-30, 2012 The second annual Pacific City Surf Off was the first event in the first annual Pacific Paddle Surf Series. It was my first time competing at one of my "home" breaks. Pacific City is a great spot because it can hold big swell, is sometimes wind protected, has a number of breaks, great on beach parking, camping across the street and a brewery overlooking the … [Read more...] about EVENT: Pacific City Surf Off
EVENT: Santa Cruz Paddle Fest 2012
(My full photo galleries can be viewed here: Thur, Fri, Sat, and Sun) Most competitors where apprehensive about this year's comp after the 2011 Festival's extremely tough conditions. Check out my 2011 video for a taste. This year the week before the comp the forcast was calling for much the same, big wind, rain, and huge surf. As the week went on the forcast got better … [Read more...] about EVENT: Santa Cruz Paddle Fest 2012