Gathering of the Tribes gets inspired at Church Beach...
14th Annual Gathering of the Tribes Surf Event comes to a Roaring Close
Longboard event : photo Jim Coshland
While the eastern half of America suffered through a week-long historic
arctic blast, Southern California enjoyed one of its best winter weekends
yet. The 14th annual Gathering of The Tribes surf contest not only had
perfect weather, but incredible waves as well.
Perhaps legendary surfer Henry Ford said it best, “We are blessed to be
here, together we are enjoying what California is all about. It’s the
perfect combination of friends and waves”.
The classic winter event is the annual kick-off program of the Coalition of
Longboard Surf Clubs competitive season. With four to seven foot waves at
Church Beach, one of California’s premiere point breaks, the almost flawless
conditions provided an exceptional beginning to this year’s season. The
surfing was inspired to say the least.
SUP action : photo Jim Coshland
The contest featured a little bit of everything, from short boarding, stand
up paddle surfing (SUP), longboarding, and tandem surfing. There was not a
heat where someone surfing did not get an applause or big cheer from the
beach.
The weekend program kicked off Friday evening at the Surfing Heritage
Foundation where the Doheny Club donated a thousand dollars to the
Foundation to help further its goals in preserving the history and culture
of surfing. The competitive surfing award ceremonies were held throughout
the weekend on the beach. For individual and team results, pictures and
more, check Doheny club’s website at dohosurf.org.
The Coalition of Surfing Clubs (CSC) is an international organization that
represents the interests of surfing clubs throughout California and the
world. It acts as a united voice to address issues related to coastal water
quality, beach access, development, and legislative policy. The Coalition
represents over 10,000 surfers of all ages and exists for the betterment of
the citizenship of the surfer, to improve clean water locally and globally
and to promote the sport of surfing.
Tandem event : photo Jim Coshland
The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of
individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and
natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a
support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. For
additional information contact Denny Michael at
dlsa10@hotmail.com