Issue 1
The Trestles Issue
Roughly 50 miles north of San Diego is an expanse of ocean front, sand and cobblestones named after a railroad bridge. How did this spot, called “Trestles,” become the most important place to surf in the continental United States? We thought it would be fun to explore that question in this debut of 20, a publication for anyone curious about the sport of surfing. You can read issue 1 either as a digital magazine or scroll through the articles on your phone, tablet or desktop.
Contents:
Editor’s Note by Dan Fitzpatrick
A New Beginning An Oral History of Kelly Slater’s First Pro Victory
How Trestles Works by Dr. Falk Fedderson
Great Moments at Trestles by Alvar Sirlin
A Trek Through Trestles by Chris Ortiz
Our Trip to Trestles/Twenty Reasons To Be Fired Up About the Hurley Pro
How To: The Onshore Workout by Kevyn Dean
The Physical Demands Of Trestles by Dr. Oliver Farley
Surfer in Chief: Why Richard Nixon Is Responsible for One of the World’s Greatest Waves by Alex Roth