Surfing for a Cure

The summer heat has hit San Diego a little late this year but just in time for everyone to enjoy the Luau and Longboard Invitational in La Jolla.  Each August, the annual Moores UCSD Cancer Center Luau and Longboard Invitational surfs for a cure to raise awareness and much needed funds for cancer research.  By bringing together some of the most respected men and women in surfing history with business leaders, scientists, local politicians and national celebrities, the Longboard Luau is one of the world's most successful surfing fundraiser and has an international reputation for celebrating the "aloha" spirit in the fight against cancer.

Each company-sponsored team of four is paired up with a longboard legend
to compete in the surfing contest.
I believe that's O'Neill in the white with red lettering shirt up front with the lei.

My life as a paddler has definitely effected the way I watch surfing.  I was definitely taking mental notes on what I was seeing.  It was awesome seeing the legendary surfers still going at it.

I'm not sure who this guy is but he was rippin' it up!

Aside from the surfing, there were entertainers as well.

Yeah, of course there were the wahines but
most of my photos were of these guys :)

It was a great day watching the surfers, enjoying the sun and hanging out with a couple of cool people.  Thanks Rebecca and Nancy!

Me, my new friend Nancy and good friend Rebecca.

If you want to read more about the event, click on the link below:

DelMarTimes.net | Surfing for a cure: Luau and Longboard Invitational promises swell time