Photos from Ocean Festival, Day One
Text and photos by Eric Heinz Click photos to enlarge Physical specimines of the sea put their might into every event during the first day of the 40th Ocean Festival. It was a sunny day for those who stayed on dry land, but the consistent swell of waves gave competitors an extra challenge as they … //read the full article
Local surf icons to get inducted into Surfing Walk of Fame
By Matt Cortina The 2016 Surfing Walk of Fame honorees were announced recently, with two locals named as inductees. Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison, of Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano, and Mary Lou McGinnis Drummy, of San Clemente, will be inducted into the Walk of Fame at a ceremony on July 28 in Huntington Beach. Both … //read the full article
The Eliminators are Scheduled to Perform Tonight, Gary Roach’s Stones Revue to Play Saturday at Ocean Festival
Extra Concert Added to Ocean Festival Schedule San Clemente Times An additional concert date has been added to the Ocean Festival schedule, from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 15, featuring The Eliminators, a surf music band from San Clemente. Another concert will take place 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, featuring Gary Roach’s Stones Revue, … //read the full article
40 Years as the Voice of Ocean Festival: Charlie Ware to Retire as Announcer
By Eric Heinz Sound waves from Charlie Ware’s voice rolling over the massive crowds has been a natural part of Ocean Festival since its beginning. After 40 years of being the announcer, Ware said he’s ready to pass the torch. This will be his final year. Ware was part of the original group that put … //read the full article
Waves of Wisdom: Q&A with SC Ocean Fest legend Mitch Kahn
By Franki Darnold The dory boat races have been an anticipated and glorified event at the San Clemente Ocean Festival for the past 40 years. Mitch Kahn has competed in every installment of the festival’s dory races, except in 1991 when he was kayaking for the United States at the Pan American games in … //read the full article
