2018 Vans US Open of Surfing Wrap Up
Courtney Conlogue ended the 2018 Vans US Open as the top woman’s title holder and her local Huntington Beach fans were ready to celebrate. The US Open in HB is always a fun event, filled with surf, skateboarding, BMX and of course large crowds. And this year didn’t disappoint. Vans title sponsor had a huge retail store right on the beach and the tournament village was the place to be this summer.
Here’s a photo wrap of the the week-long surf event. Click on photos to enlarge. All photos provided by OCPix.com
If you’ve never attended a surfing event, first thing you’ll notice is that each surfer has their own way of preparing for their heat. Most will head out to the edge of the shore, stretch, breathe and some will calm their minds with a little meditation as shown below.
Most of the surfers really love the crowds and as each heat ends, the pros spend some time with the spectators taking photos and giving out autographs, or in Yago Dora’s case, a “high five”!
Most heats take place in the early morning, which is also the best time to view the action. The crowds are less and the lighting is even better for photography. The Huntington Beach pier especially is a nice place to watch the pros during the event.
If you are interested in photographing surf events, be sure to read OCPix’s experience and adventure into photographing the US Open of Surfing. He posted two part series, One and Two.
From the mounted police on the US Open of Surfing village on the beach to the HB Pier, there is always something to see and do during this weeklong event.
The 2018 US Open of Surfing was especially a great place to spend the summer break. Blue skies, warm weather and great sports action at the beach.
Finally, the Vans US Open of Surfing is an event for all age groups. Young and old, there is something for everyone. Relax by the beach and enjoy the surfing, or head out to the village on the sand and do some shopping at the Vans superstore. Or talk a walk into main street and have lunch and a drink at one of the many restaurants. We here at OCSurfpix and OCPix.com always have fun at this event.
