Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

A shaper with a real passion for his craft, Tyler Hatzikian has consistently refused to compromise the quality or the integrity of his work in order to make a quick buck. He talked to Drift about nose-riding, refining longboard design and his reluctance to take the limelight. Words & photos: Jamie Bott

Quietly considered and eloquent, you might know of Nathan Oldfield through his films 'Lines From A Poem' and 'Seaworthy'. Surf Screen's Christiaan Bailey popped him a few duly thoughtful questions about creative motivations and the surf film industry. Photos: Nathan Oldfield

Championed by surfers in the know for over 30 years, but largely ignored by mainstream riders; has the time finally come for the Bonzer to shine? Words: Steve Croft & Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

Hidden away in a Falmouth boatyard among the classic lines of traditional timber ships is an unusual surfboard factory: one in which the boards are finished with wood and natural oils. Here tradition meets modernism. This is Glass Tiger. Words: Mark Sankey Action photos: Kirstin Prisk Other photos & design: Alexa Poppe

Tyler Warren's star is burning bright; his images feature prominently in magazines and his name's on everyone's lips right now, yet he pilots a steady course through the hype. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Kyle MacLennan

History made at the Walter Caloca Open

May 04, 2012 | Words By:

The first ever forum on the state of surfing in Baja California took place on March 30th at Cetys University in Ensenada.


Scientists, surfers, NGO representatives, politicians and business owners discussed issues related to coastal access, water quality, the economic value of surf spots and efforts to improve the current situation of the region’s coastline. Although limited coastal access and poor water quality is currently limiting economic and recreational opportunities, there is a new wave in Baja California to improve the situation.

Speakers from Pronatura, the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), WiLDCOAST, Surf Ens, CETYS University, Locales Surf School and the United Athletes of the Pacific Ocean (UAPO) presented their collective efforts to engage youth in the sport of surfing and reestablish a clean and accessible surfing environment. The event was a significant success and attended by a number of university and high school students, surfers, local decision makers, business leaders and the general public. At the closing of the conference, UAPO donated a copy of “The Tribe of the Waves” by Mexican author and surfing pioneer Ignacio Nacho Felix to the university’s library.

The weekend’s events continued at the 2nd Annual Walter Caloca Open at the iconic break of San Miguel. Walter Caloca, a local Ensenada surfer, tragically passed away in 2010 at the age of 18 in a car accident. In 2011, UAPO, a San Diego and Ensenada based nonprofit, and local Ensenada surfers decided to carry out an annual surf contest in his honor. The contest was an instant success and San Miguel showcased classic point break conditions for the inaugural event.

This year, WILDCOAST partnered with UAPO to expand the event even more. Once again, surfers were greeted with one of the best swells in years and for two days, surfers from Mexico, Venezuela, California and Hawaii showcased some of the most progressive surfing ever witnessed at San Miguel. You can read more about the event at WiLDCOAST.

   

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