From Costume Surf Sessions to Travel-Friendly Boards: This Week's Surf Highlights
Surf season is heating up in the best ways possible, blending community spirit, playful antics, and practical wins. Let's dive into three standout stories making waves this week—perfect conversation starters over your post-surf coffee.
First up, Coronado’s South Beach transformed into a Halloween wonderland for the 14th annual URT Spook. Picture this: more than 150 surfers and spectators gathered for a lineup filled with pirates, sharks, and superheroes—all in costume, of course. Local coffee roaster Heave Ho kept everyone warm with free hot cocoa, while Park Life Real Estate hosted a costume exchange and beach activities. The real highlight? That shared laughter and stoke, as URT founder Ian Urtnowski put it: 'For us, the URT Spook is about more than surfing in costumes. It’s about celebrating this community that supports us all year long.' You can catch the full vibe as reported by the Coronado Eagle & Journal.
On the pro side, Clay Marzo turned a less-than-ideal Halloween morning into pure magic. While most surfers might’ve skipped the subpar waves, the legendary goofy-footer grabbed a Frankenstein mask and embraced the chaos. The result? A playful, soulful session that reminds us why we love surfing—finding joy in the unexpected. For a dose of Marzo’s mid-wave antics, check the full session footage shared by The Inertia.
And for surfers planning winter getaways, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines just dropped a game-changer—no, wait, a *practical-changer*. Their new surfboard policy lets you check multiple boards in a single bag up to 10 feet, 5 inches long, weighing 50 pounds, with zero extra fees. That means chasing swells in Hawai’i, California, or even Costa Rica just got smoother. As Alaska Airlines puts it, this is all about 'peace of mind when bringing along your most valued companion.' Details on the expanded baggage allowances are straight from the airline’s announcement.
Whether you’re swapping costumes on the beach, chasing pro moments, or plotting your next surf trip, one thing’s clear: the surf community is alive, creative, and full of stoke. Now, who’s ready for the next swell?