10 classic longboarding photos in Malibu

Two days of the best of the discipline in one of the most classic waves in the world, by photographers Thomas Lodin and Mike Ito


October 13, 2021
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Cover photo: Honolua Blomfield and her three-time champion style. All photos: WSL/Lodin-Ito 

The two days of racing in Malibu produced two world champions, but also some images worth sharing.

Photographers Thomas Lodin and Mike Ito excelled with their tournament photos, creating a perfect mix of art and photojournalism.

Below and above, 10 images from two days of the world's best classic longboarding on one of the world's most classic waves.

Taka Inoue, Japanese style in Malibu. All photos by WSL/Lodin-Ito
The style of three-time champion Honolua Blomfield.
Chloe Calmon celebrated her birthday right at the event and did well, finishing the tournament in third place.
Sunrise on one of the most classic waves in the history of surfing.
Malibu with few people in the water, it only happens in championships.
Harrison Roach, enjoying the benefits of a crowd-free Malibu, but also competing.
The Queen of California, from afar.
South African Steven Sawyer is an all-round surfer, ripping on his shortboard at JBay and also on his longboard at Malibu.
World champion at 45 years old, Joel Tudor.

 

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