Bella Kenworthy of San Clemente competes in the World Surf League’s SLO CAL Open at Pismo Beach on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. She was the top placer in the sixth heat.
Laura Dickinson
ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
The World Surf League’s SLO CAL Open surf competition is taking place this week at Pismo Beach next to the pier.
The action runs through Sunday with surfers matching up in heats throughout the day.
As part of the festivities, Arroyo Grande artist Raul Torres demonstrated his sand art creation on the pier.
Noah Klapp of Germany catches a wave while competing in the World Surf League’s SLO CAL Open at Pismo Beach on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Lanea Mons competes in the World Surf League’s SLO CAL Open at Pismo Beach on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Bella Kenworthy of San Clemente competes in the World Surf League’s SLO CAL Open at Pismo Beach on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. She was the top placer in the sixth heat. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
The SLO CAL Open surfing competition is running through Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at the Pismo Beach Pier. As part of the festivities, Arroyo Grande artist Raul Torres demonstrated his sand art creation on the pier. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Joe Tarica is the editor of The Tribune in San Luis Obispo. He’s worked in various newsroom roles since 1993, including as an award-winning copy editor, designer and columnist. A California native, he has been a resident of San Luis Obispo County for more than 35 years and is a Cal Poly graduate.
