Jay Riddle

From "The Californians"

What Are They Talking About?

Captain Surfocker

I'm a Surfer and a Rocker Primitive, I'm a Surfocker.

I love the Surf Kulture Retro 50's and 60's and the Cool Rock and Roll.
I'm a Mediterranean Longboarder Hotdogger. 
Considero el Mejor Surfer de la Epoca Dorada. El Maestro Phil Edwards.

Pure noseriding 100% the nosriders king

Mr. Townend's Cell Phone

I locked my keys in my car. PT let me use his cell phone. Thanks PT.

Dorky Corky, Mr. Sunset & King David.

Corky Carroll, Jeff Hakman and David Nuuhiwa surf the infamous Huntington Beach Pier to the jazz stylings of Dave Brubeck.

Shaun Tomson/Leonard Cohen

Dreams Unrealized

This movie never got made.

Neighborhood teaser #1

Neighborhood teaser #2

David Kealohalani Nuuhiwa III

The Black Wizard

Triangles: Harbour Surfboards

50+ years of Harbour Surfboards.

Seal Beach Surfing Championships 2011

I won.

Trevor Lucca

Cardiff By The Sea_08_13_11

I'm riding a 10'4" mid-60s Hobie.

Blackies By The Sea

Burke-ism

"Back in the 40's and 50's it used to be a good thing to be a 'stand up guy.' Now whenever you here about a 'stand up guy' you say 'Where is he?' so you can beat him with a broom."
-Mark Burke

A Surf Shop Saved My Life

On Sunday morning I happened to surf out in front of Bruce Jones surf shop in Sunset Beach. Something I have not done in years. About a half an hour into my session I caught a wave and ended up stubbing my toe doing a floater. As I rode in the white wash I looked down and saw that my toe was bleeding. Suprised, I quickly stepped off my board to look at it. I then stepped directly on a stingray and immediately felt the sting. "Damnit." The sting didn't hurt at all but I knew what was to come. I started to rack my brain searching for a solution to my problem. There were no lifguards around and I didn't haver to pee so I just started running up the beach to my car. Then it came to me, "Bruce Jones will save me." I knew that my good buddy and exceptional surfer Jon Shelton would be working. I told Jon my predicament and he sprang into action. He emerged from the back of the shop with an old trash can full of hot water. He had to heat the water in the microwave using small Styrofoam cups. As soon as my foot entered the water the pain subsided. He let me hang in the shop and soak my foot while we watched the finals of the US Open online. Needless to say I was blown away by his generosity and willingness to help. I have grown up around surf shops my whole life and this is a great example of the family dynamic surfers have with their local shops. Thanks Jon and thank you Bruce Jones for all the years of service and generosity. Here is a good shot of Jon doing his thing.

Trivial Details from Last Summer

Surf, sun, beers, bros and dog poop.

Spring Suits Are Silly

6'6"ish diamond tail 70s single fin.