Ruffo @a.ruffowssc speaks on the environment growing up on the Westside in the 1980’s
Link to full YouTube video in Bio!!
#westside #peckingorder #hierachy #richardschmidt #vincecollier #splitpeaksouppodcast #santacruz
🤙🏽 This Saturday we are partnering with @mauliolafoundation to provide volunteering opportunity helping those with cystic fibrosis & health and wellness in the ocean. Event starts at 9 am, meet up at Cowell’s Surf Shop, 1-2 hours volunteering.
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There are few places in the world of surf that have left an impact as powerful as Santa Cruz, California. From big-wave legends such as Richard Schmidt and Peter Mel, aerial pioneers Shawn “Barney” Barron and Jason “Ratboy” Collins, to competitive animals of the likes of Chris Gallagher and Nat Young, our area’s standouts have left an indelible mark.
One man who’s been there for it all is Westside legend Anthony Ruffo. Ruffo rose to prominence after winning the first professional surf event at Steamer Lane in 1985, the Hotline Lighthouse Santa Cruz Classic, which would later become the O’Neill Coldwater Classic. Ruffo cemented his place as one of the upcoming Santa Cruz pros in the 80’s and 90’s with his polished and dynamic backside attack.
He charged in Hawaii, didn’t shy away from lofty punts, and even dipped his toes in the heavy, hallowed waters of Mavericks in Half Moon Bay. He ran with the raucous rat pack of progressive Santa Cruz shredders, who gained widespread media coverage, worldwide respect, and a dash of infamy for their rockstar antics. However, the fun didn’t last for this tight-knit crew, and when the darkness descended, Ruffo found himself in the center of the cyclone.
Addiction, jail time, and reintegration followed. While most converted cons can talk the talk, Ruffo truly walked the walk, giving back to the world with his dedicated volunteer work with wholesome operations such as Operation Surf, who share the healing power of surfing with wounded vets, as well as the Maui Ola Foundation, who do the same with children suffering from Cystic Fibrosis.
It was a true honor to have Ruffo on the Split Peak Podcast. We chatted about his childhood, friendship with surfing heavies Vince Collier and Peter Davi, worldwide travels with the SC crew, the dark days of drugs in Santa Cruz, and his inspiring path forward after serving time for his crimes. We also discussed his involvement in the Santa Cruz Board Riders Club, and how the club has really brought Santa Cruz surfers together as a cohesive pack once again.
I hope you enjoy this tasty serving of SplitPeak Soup!!
Link in Bio!
#ruffo #splitpeaksouptv #legend #santacruzboardridersclub #icon
two days in Capitola are done and we have two days at cowells Beach to end the program..
So far, it’s been an honor to surf with these fellas and spend time with them and be grateful for their service… @operationsurf #operationsurf #milatary #veterans #healing #honor
arrival day yesterday at the dream Inn meet and greet!! today and tomorrow will be at Capitola and Wednesday and Thursday at Cowells bch! #operationsurf #veterans #milatary #honoring #healing
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we need volunteers for water safety. you can sign up through operationsurf.org we have two days in Capitola and two days at cowells..
“ changing lives one way at a time” support our veterans… #veterans #milatary #heroes #volunteer #oceantherapy
Amazing power surfer and Santa Cruz Legend @a.ruffowssc surfing Hawaii in 1993. Ruffo inspired a whole generation of Santa Cruz surfers to follow their dreams. Follow @joshpomer_creativefreedom if you want to see lots of exclusive never seen before surfing clips. I'm gonna be sharing alot from 30 years of filming!
2-one week programs, four couples per week, it’s a great program that @operationsurf offers in conjunction with @operationhealingforces ! I feel it’s an honor to be part of such a good thing to do for our active and non-active military persons! As the motto goes. “changing lives one wave at a time.”… so many people we like to thank , start with a military men and women who protect our country and the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom!!THANK YOU!!!! @eastsidesurfingschoolllc@billhamiltonsurf@alohasurf96714 Ka’ula thank you!! @amandacuraza she is the operation,, @vancuraza he is the surf!!!
jason at OHF !! @pcarty_wright for all the 📷📹 and BIG john , super Dave , the instructors and everybody else who’s involved to make it happen!!💯🫡🇺🇸🙏🏼 . 🤙🏼. . #blackflyseyewear #surfisurus #santacruzboardridersclub #ponohawaiiangrill #kauai
