The email came in about two weeks before I left for Cuba.
It was Ruben, my Cuban skateboarding friend, and he needed help. His ankles were shot after countless falls in unsupportive shoes and his skate crew, the 23 y Gs, no longer had a camera to film their edits—a must for anyone hoping to be discovered by a sponsor. I assured him that I’d bring Ace bandages down and told him I’d try to find a camera … Pictures and more
LONG BEACH — Powerboaters and waterskiers from around the world will compete in the 65th annual Catalina Water Ski Race, July 20, hosted by Long Beach Boat and Ski Club.
The 62-mile challenge — with fast powerboats towing waterskiers from Long Beach to Avalon and back — will start at 8:53 a.m. between Island White and Island Grissom in Long Beach Harbor. There will be a split start, with 21-foot and smaller boats starting first, and larger boats up to 43 feet starting at 9 a.m. … More