Water Sports

Meistrell, Siverts dive 300 feet in two-man submarine off the coast of Redondo Beach [VIDEO]

Meistrell, Siverts dive 300 feet in two-man submarine off the coast of Redondo Beach [VIDEO]

0 / February 20, 2012 7:54 am

One of Bob’s and Bill Meistrell’s dreams as children growing up in Missouri was to own a submarine.

Lobster poachers pinched at Redondo Breakwall

Lobster poachers pinched at Redondo Breakwall

1 / October 7, 2011 5:31 pm

Lobster divers who worked the Redondo Breakwall on opening day, last Saturday, and were disappointed with their catch, now have an explanation.

Beach Cities Sports: Aquatics, bodybuilding, volleyball and more

Beach Cities Sports: Aquatics, bodybuilding, volleyball and more

0 / August 9, 2011 9:53 am

Aquatics: Alison Riddle, of Hermosa Beach, successfully defended her title as women’s champion of the U.S.

Dwight Crum Pier to Pier Swim 2011 [PHOTOS]

Dwight Crum Pier to Pier Swim 2011 [PHOTOS]

0 / August 6, 2011 6:00 am

Despite rough water and overcast skies, a near record 929 wimmers completed the International Surf Festival’s 2-mile Dwight Crum Pier to Pier swim on Sunday morning.  Photos by Ken Pagliaro

Young local athletes swim to success

Young local athletes swim to success

0 / August 5, 2011 12:34 pm

Given a choice, former Redondo Union High School swimming standout Jonathan Diaz prefers the choppy ocean surf to the smooth water of a pool any day of the week.

Local duo win Lifeguard Dory race at International Surf Festival

Local duo win Lifeguard Dory race at International Surf Festival

0 / August 4, 2011 8:55 am

L.A. County lifeguard Dave Cartlidge realizes the importance of team chemistry.

Conditions challenge Velzy-Stevens Pier to Pier paddlers

Conditions challenge Velzy-Stevens Pier to Pier paddlers

0 / August 1, 2011 2:56 pm

Conditions couldn’t have been much worse for the 2011 Velzey-Stevens Paddleboard Championships held Sunday morning in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary International Surf Festival.

Kostich challenged by 18-year-old Diaz in Surf Fest Pier to Pier Swim, Spivey clocked, then clocks win

Kostich challenged by 18-year-old Diaz in Surf Fest Pier to Pier Swim, Spivey clocked, then clocks win

0 / August 1, 2011 6:00 am

The greatest individual rivalry in the 50-year history of the International Surf Festival continued into its second decade Sunday morning in the Dwight Crum Pier to Pier Swim.

Brad “Shoulder Doc” Thomas wins Hennesey’s Paddleboard Championships

Brad “Shoulder Doc” Thomas wins Hennesey’s Paddleboard Championships

0 / July 11, 2011 6:00 am

Brad Thomas, an orthopedic surgeon known among local watermen/women as the “Shoulder Doc,” proved to be his own best salesman Saturday with a convincing win in the Hennessey’s U.S.

Catalina Classic 1938 – The 32 Mile Paddleboard Marathon [PHOTO]

Catalina Classic 1938 – The 32 Mile Paddleboard Marathon [PHOTO]

0 / May 17, 2011 3:41 pm

A vintage photo of the Catalina Classic Paddleboard race from 1938.