Dive N’ Surf SB Boardriders Feb. 18 surf contest by Mara Laine [PHOTOS]

Over 200 surfers competed in the Dive N’ Surf South Bay Boardriders contest on Feb.

Dive N’ Surf SB Boardriders contest Feb. 18 by Steinmetz [PHOTOS]

Photographer Kurt Steinmetz enjoy the Dive N’ Surf SB Boardriders contest at 45th Street in Manhattan Beach, both from behind and in front of the camera.

Dive N’ Surf South Bay Boardriders surfing contest, images by Pagliaro [PHOTOS]

Surf photographer Ken Pagliaro spent most of the Dive N’ Surf / South Bay Boardriders surfing contest shooting from the water.

Legendary Cousteau, Meistrell families partner to help save the oceans, and the planet

Two families whose historic involvement in the ocean have paralleled one another for three generations come together to save what they both love: the ocean. And they hope to enlist surfers to help.

Purpus, Anzivino win Body Glove SB Boardriders Surf contest [PHOTOS]

After nearly three decades away from competitive surfing, and two hip replacements, former top ranked pro surfer Mike Purpus returned to the podium on Saturday by winning the legends division (50 and over) at the Dive N’ Surf  South Bay Boardriders Club contest at 45th Street in Manhattan Beach.

Wible, Kohrogi say teamwork is key to Mira Costa’s success

Mira Costa freshman Sara Kohrogi attribute the success of the Mustang’s surf team, in what has traditionally been an individualistic sport, to team work.

Surf shots by Mara Laine: Feb. 9 at the Manhattan Pier [PHOTOS]

Four to seven foot waves curled at the Manhattan Beach Pier on a 73-degree day last Thursday, and photographer Mara Laine was able to capture the rainbow clinging to the surf, as well as the up-and-coming surfer Natalie Anzivino.

The Bearback Invitational trophy, back at The Pitcher House

Bearback surfers bare more than cold [PHOTOS]

Over 30 surfers participated in the 5th Annual Super Bowl Sunday Weekend Bearback contest at 16th Street in Hermosa Beach.

5th Annual Super Bowl Weekend Bearback Surf contest [PHOTOS]

Bearback surfers bared more than cold during annual Super Bowl weekend contest at 16th Street in Hermosa Beach.