Liquid Force Leprechauns!
The founders of Liquid Force Wakeboards, Jimmy Redmon and Tony Finn, are both avid surfers who live in sunny Southern California. Jimmy grew up in Houston and went out to Redfish Island back in the 70’s once to catch the odd tanker wave that would peel along it’s eastern shoreline. Decades later, Jimmy returned to his […]
World class waves in my backyard
We motored out at first light into Galveston Bay, two longboards strapped to specially-crafted racks as the hum of the Mercury powered us into the Houston Ship Channel. One massive tanker passed, then another and finally a third. It was the fourth that lit the bay up, sending a chest-high wave rippling in its wake […]
Los Angeles to Tex-ass
As a surfer, moving from Los Angeles to Galveston, you are in for a slight mental adjustment, as waves go, so Charles contacted James needing some H2O support. 4 tankers, 22 miles and 6 hours later, Charles not only had a permanent smile, but also stories to tell and sore muscles to stretch. Miles To […]
Early bird gets the tanker!
Pat traveled all the way from Oregon to see what the tanker surf hoopla was all about. Early morning glass and a huge tanker is what he scored. This particular surf spot can net ride lengths of 5 miles with the right ship and conditions. Weather for the day stayed nice, with light winds prevailing, […]
Non-stop tanker action!
The month of August has produced epic conditions for tanker surfing. We have taken out various groups and individuals, riding everything from super fish to longboards to SUP’s. Light winds have been the norm and tanker traffic has been off the hook. People from California, Oregon, New York, Austin and Dallas have traveled to Galveston […]
Tanker Love–China Style!
Tanker surfers ride wave in Galveston Bay created by Chinese ship carrying unusual cargo! Surfers John Benson, James Fulbright and John Machol were in the right place at the right time. From China with tanker love! From the Galveston Daily News–GALVESTON — One of the most unusual cargoes ever carried across the Pacific entered Galveston Bay […]
Kiwi tanker surf invasion!
Honeymooners Kathryn and Stuart traveled all the way from New Zealand to Texas just to experience the tanker waves! Surfing a 3 mile ride together was the ultimate honeymoon experience for this lucky couple. The weather was perfect and the ships just kept on coming. Their smiles say it all! Cheers mate!
Infinity Surf Team Rips The Tanker Waves!
Infinity Surfboards team riders David Boehne and Tommy Lloy recently visited Galveston to SUP tanker waves on their newest designs, with renown surf photographer Jon Steele capturing the event for an upcoming SUP Magazine feature story. Team Infinity The boys scored long rides and huge tankers all day long, while sharing the waves with the […]