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Another successful International Surfing Day paddle out in Venice, with WSL Pure and Surfrider LA to raise awareness of the threats facing our ocean. We got some good surfing photos from the paddle out coming, but in the meantime, check out the video below from Michael Monak

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Join STOKED LA for the STOKED Pop Up Sample sale from 11am-6pm at Mystic Journey Crystals in Venice.

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This is being held Friday and Saturday. 11:00 AM 6:00 PM at:
Mystic Journey Crystals
1702 Lincoln Boulevard
Venice, CA, 90291

On Saturday June 22, join Surfrider LA for a special spring beach cleanup with the LA Galaxy at the Venice Pier. Come team up with fans and players to give a some TLC to one of our favorite local beaches!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED – register here

26th Ave? It's basically north of the Venice Pier right near the Lifeguard Headquarters. Closest parking is the Venice Blvd lot, since the Venice Pier lot would be a longer walk.

They are still talking about getting rid of the huge V sculpture at Venice Beach, here's the news segment from ABC7 News and below is their text story. But neither is saying exactly why it has to go other than the artist and gallery that had it installed want $7 million. Yet back in May, an article on Architectural Digest they said $2 million. Are sculptures like gas, higher prices in summer?

In May 2001, a 60-foot sculpture was installed on Venice Beach. It was supposed to stay there for six months. Instead, it has been there nearly two decades. Now, it may be moved.

The piece is called, "Declaration," and it is situated on a knoll overlooking the ocean. It's 25 tons of steel, rising where Windward Avenue meets the boardwalk. It is the work of artist Mark Di Suvero, who likes his sculptures placed outdoors in public, not in a museum.

"I think that the placing of pieces in urban context is very important to give people a sense of freedom," he said.

Millions of Venice visitors have walked by "Declaration" not knowing it was a temporary installation. Di Suvero oversaw the installation in May 2001 for the Venice Family Clinic and its art walk benefit. The artist's gallery, L.A. Louver paid for the site work and has paid to maintain it, but time is running out, and they have applied for the permit to take it down at the end of the year

Gallery founder Peter Goulds hopes It can be saved.

"We were hoping in the spirit of the moment, it will endear people to wish to keep it here, because it is an inseparable part now of the iconic images of L.A. The clock is ticking against us at this point," Goulds said.

It's valued at $7 million, but terms can be negotiated. At any price, a multi-million dollar purchase by the city is out of the question. In a statement, the area's City Councilman Mike Bonin said, "There are 1,000 homeless people sleeping on the streets of Venice and it would be negligent to spend millions in public funds for a sculpture."

Supporters are hoping a generous benefactor will purchase the sculpture.

The artist will reluctantly dismantle "Declaration" by the end of the year and have it trucked to a site in Northern California.

"One dreams of having pieces that people love, and keeping them there," Di Suvero said.

Even skeptics have come to embrace it. Boardwalk business owner Michael Lutkes said, "First I hated it and I thought it didn't look good in front of the palm trees, but now I'm used to it and people come to take pictures of it. I actually like it now."

Surfers use the piece as a marker when they're in the ocean.

For locals and visitors alike, the Venice landscape will be very different without it.

Below is the posting from the guy who had his board stolen, you can DM him via Instagram at @lance_mountain_

A few nice barrel rides at the Venice Beach Pier, taken from our May 31, 2019 Instagram stories.

The OFFICIAL @clistboards Board Swap flyer just dropped:

The first time for this new board swap, it's being held tomorrow at The Waterfront Venice on Sunday, June 2. It starts at 9am.

The Waterfront
205 Ocean Front Walk,
Venice, CA 90291
(424) 309-5331

A lot of good days last month, here's a recap and links to all the Surf Spot Photo Galleries we have for the entire month of May. From Malibu down to the Venice Pier. So here's the giant list of days we got surf photos for, separated by each location. Malibu

Malibu - Tuesday 5-7-2019 Photo Gallery
Malibu - Monday 5-13-19 Photo Gallery
Malibu - Tuesday 5-14-2019 Video
Malibu - Thursday 5-23-2019 Photo Gallery
Malibu - Friday 5-24-2019 Photo Gallery
Malibu - Thursday 5-30-19 Photo Gallery

Topanga

Topanga - Wednesday 5-1-2019 Photo Gallery
Topanga - Monday 5-6-2019 Photo Gallery #1
Topanga - Monday 5-6-2019 Photo Gallery #2
Topanga - Monday 5-6-2019 Photo Gallery #3
Topanga - Monday 5-6-2019 Photo Gallery #4
Topanga - Wednesday 5-8-2019 Photo Gallery
Topanga - Sunday 5-12-2019 Photo Gallery
Topanga - Tuesday 5-14-2019 Photo Gallery #1
Topanga - Tuesday 5-14-2019 Photo Gallery #2
Topanga - Tuesday 5-14-2019 Photo Gallery #3
Topanga - Wednesday Morning 5-15-2019 Photo Gallery #1
Topanga - Wednesday Morning 5-15-2019 Photo Gallery #2
Topanga - Wednesday Morning 5-15-2019 Photo Gallery #3
Topanga - Wednesday Afternoon 5-15-2019 Photo Gallery #1
Topanga - Wednesday Afternoon 5-15-2019 Photo Gallery #2
Topanga - Wednesday Afternoon 5-15-2019 Photo Gallery #3

Sunset

Sunset - Monday 5-6-2019 Photo Gallery
Sunset - Saturday 5-11-2019 Photo Gallery
Sunset - Sunday 5-12-2019 Photo Gallery
Sunset - Monday 5-13-2019 Photo Gallery
Sunset - Saturday 5-25-2019 Photo Gallery

Venice Breakwater

Venice Breakwater - Thursday Evening 5-23-2019 Photo Gallery

Venice Pier

Venice Pier - Saturday 5-4-2019 Photo Gallery
Venice Pier - Sunday 5-5-2019 Photo Gallery
Venice Pier - Friday 5-31-2019 Video

Wanna see photos from previous days at these and other surf spots?
Click Surf Spot Galleries for a list of past days.

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Surfrider LA has teamed up with Angel City Brewery, KROQ, and Aviator Nation for a series of summertime cleanups and concerts. With two events at the Venice Breakwater and two to be held at Surfrider Beach, each cleanup will be followed by a concert held at Aviator Nation locations on Abbot Kinney and at Surfrider Malibu. First one is June 30th. Clean your local beach and reward yourself with live local music and tasty brews. $20 tix online, $25 at the door.

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The OFFICIAL @clistboards Board Swap flyer just dropped:

The first time for this new board swap, it's being held at The Waterfront Venice on Sunday, June 2. It starts at 9am.

The Waterfront
205 Ocean Front Walk,
Venice, CA 90291
(424) 309-5331

Got some updated info on that guy who had to be rescued after jumping off the Venice Pier.
By Peter Ruiz, head of Venice Pier Project

At 12:15 pm Tuesday, May 7th, an unidentified man jumped off the north side of the Venice Pier.

Under estimating the undertow and the wind, he struggled to swim away from the pilings. A set of 3- to 5-foot waves rolled in a few minutes later and slammed the man into not one but two pilings. A near by surfer, Wagner Lima, rescued the guy. Lima heard the guy screaming for help. Lima paddled over to him and had him grab onto his legs so he can paddle both of them out to the beach. A few minutes later LAFD was on scene. The man refused to be treated and was informed that it’s a fine or even arrest for jumping off the Venice Pier. Dazed and bleeding from all the mussels tearing into his torso, the man limped away to the showers.

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Here are some surf photos from Thursday evening at the Venice Breakwater. These photos are from Six12 Media. The link to the complete gallery of more photos is down below.

You can find more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Breakwater - Thursday Evening 5-23-2019 Photo Gallery

If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.

Luke Stedman is the embodiment of a lifelong waterman, possessing a classic surf style that’s all his own. He began surfing and competing at an early age, qualifying for the WCT by 22 and spending a number of years on tour. After retiring from competition, Luke moved to Venice, CA and founded his own clothing brand, Insted We Smile - IWS . He continues to surf, travel, and create all over the world.

Wednesday really good day at Topanga. We got a lot of surf photos from the morning and from later in the afternoon. These are the Wednesday afternoon photos shot by Six12 Media. The pre-storm cloudy afternoon sky gives a cool background to the shots, and these are just a few of the over 300 photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots in some of the complete photo galleries, check them out, the links to the galleries are down below.