North Shore, Oahu (February 25th, 2013)- With unusually strong trade winds plaguing the local surf breaks, the Sun Bum crew took the second stop of their 2013 Bum Rush Tour to the reliable concrete at A’ala Skate Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. “The waves weren’t happening, and we had a $1,000 dollar check to give away,… read more →
After a few unsuccessful surf checks at Rocky Lefts and Sunset, the Sun Bum crew stumbled upon near perfect conditions at the famed surf spot known as Velzyland to signal the start the company’s 2013 Bum Rush Tour. The tour, which posts up completely unannounced at famous surf breaks throughout North America and gives whoever… read more →
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (July 15, 2012) – After kicking off the 2012 tour with three stops in Hawaii and two in California, we brought the Bum Rush Tour, a unique ambush style surf contest, back to our home state of Florida today for stop number six. What makes it unique? There are no qualifiers, no… read more →
It was a beautiful and busy day at Steamers Lane with about 30 surfers in the water. Taking refuge on a little patch of sand the low tide provided, the Bum Rush judges evaluated the surfers below the rocky cliff. The view was perfect to see a very close race between two local talents, but… read more →
After kicking off the 2012 tour with three stops in Hawaii, the ambush surf contest arrived on the mainland this morning at Fort Point. It was a crowded “locals-only” lineup of about 25 to 30 surfers, with solid shoulder to head high surf. One guy in particular stood out – Ragnar Johnson, a 30-year resident… read more →
After a disappointing wave check at Rock Piles, the Sun Bum crew decided to move the contest to the skate park across the street, where it’s always seven-foot and glassy. The park was swamped with kids eager to get some skating in after school let out. Local guest judge, Eddie Crawford, from Surf N Sea in Oahu, joined the crew… read more →
The Bum Rush Tour made its second stop in Hawaii, this time on the West side of Oahu at Makaha. It was a perfect morning with head high sets, clear blue water, and tons of locals soaking up the surf and sun. Local guest judges had their work cut out for them with the waves pumping… read more →
Sometimes it takes just as long to put on a wetsuit as it does to enjoy a whole session. The bike is on the paint, but salt air does more damage than anything. Our shadows say Aloha. We live over the rainbow, with all the colors in the sky.… read more →
JAX BEACH, Florida (Dec. 6, 2011) Jacksonville Beach native, Nick Perganda, won the latest stop of the Bum Rush Tour, an ambush style contest that gives a cheap champagne shower and a one thousand dollar check to the winner of the impromptu event. Perched on the Pier the Sun Bum judges secretly scored the 25… read more →
Man, this just hurts to see. As much as we want to help keep our friends and family safe, we also want to help the ocean stay safe. Plastic is swelling in the seas and a lot of people are talking about it, but we’ve got to stand together, pick up litter on the beach… read more →
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