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KELLYS COVE / SF
Between the Pier (torn down 1972) and the Cliffhouse at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, resides a small patch of sand we call Kellys Cove. From the late 40's through today, surfers have braved these frigid conditions to surf perfect A-frame peaks and survive to tell stories from the rapture of the deep. We honor those who have lived and died with these memories emblazoned in their hearts and minds. Each year, we build a fire and toss names of our brothers and sisters who have passed on to that great heavenly surf spot in the sky.
We welcome you to surf through our store and catch a few wave articles that will remind you of this epic moment in time we all shared, and those who wish to share as a symbol of being a fringe dweller of the concrete jungle we call city life.
Ocean Beach History 1960's-1980's
More Talk Story
History of Kellys Cove - Hana Hou Magazine
https://hanahou.com/18.1/a-walk-in-the-clouds
Great Highway Clips - Mark Gunson
https://richmondsfblog.com/2013/09/26/great-highway-local-surfing-documentary-at-the-balboa-saturday/
Kelly Slater at OB -https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/upload/Surfing_sr_2014_v2.pdf
Kellys Cove Reunion - Arne Wong
https://outsidelands.org/kellys/wong_interview1.ph
Gary Silberstein Interview - Almost lost at sea
https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/delphine-foo-matkin-and-gary-silberstein/#transcript
2017 Kellys Cove Reunion Origin story
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10226135395830770&set=gm.1190697608089230
2023 Bob Wise Memorial
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Bob-Wise-San-Francisco-surfing-pioneer-dies-at-17713890.php?fbclid=IwAR1tbqDzWSZLeRv8TiFQnjC2rH06qrymM4hr5m9C_Bh1zudS_kb-3I-Wj2I
2024 KELLYS COVE REUNION / SURF RESCUE BEACH PATROL
SURF RESCUE BEACH PATROL / SEAN SCALLAN
To the courageous souls who come to the rescue of those in need,
and keep the beaches clean and safe for others to enjoy, we salute you.
Back in the 60's, the beach patrol were policemen on horseback, who
were not friendly to us, and tried to stop us from surfing there.
But times have changed,
and now the beach patrol is looked up to and trusted knowing that they will come to help anyone in trouble.
The appreciation and respect for these lifeguards has grown every year under the leadership of Sean
Scallan, their team leader. His nick-name "The Ambassador" was given to him by his teammates.
This year we honor Sean and his team,
for keeping our beach clean and safe to enjoy and to surf our beloved Kellys Cove.
SEAN SCALLAN / THE AMBASSADOR
When Sean isn't out saving lives, you can find him surfing Kellys Cove, Deadman's, and Fort Point.
SEAN SCALLAN
THE EARLY DAYS
AT THE COVE
OUR KELLYS COVE AMBASSADOR
MORE ABOUT SEAN AND THE BEACH PATROL
https://xpressmagazine.org/23302/all/when-in-doubt-dont-go-out/
https://www.sfgate.com/magazine/article/facetime-sean-scallan-lewis-rutherfurd-2799523.php
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/lifeguards-now-patrol-s-f-waters-3081266.php
https://www.instagram.com/sffdpio/reel/C1AtwqEPFg_/
https://x.com/SFFDPIO/status/1700995665604805117
https://mason505.blogspot.com/2009/04/interview-with-sean-scallon.html
2024 KC AMBASSADOR DESIGN
2024 KC DESIGN / BACK LOGO
2024 KC DESIGN / FRONT LOGO
This year's reunion design was based on Julian Walter's photo of Sean at Kellys Cove,
which inspired me to use that image as a background for the this year's logo.'
ALL T-SHIRTS AND HOODIES ARE PRINTED ON BOTH FRONT AND BACK.
THE 2024 KC AMBASSADOR
100% COTTON T FEATURED BELOW, IS THE CLASSIC VERSION WE HAVE EACH YEAR, PLEASE CHECK DIMENSIONS FOR EACH SIZE T-SHIRT, AS SOME RUN SMALLER THAN OTHERS.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THE SHIRT DIMENSIONS MATCH YOUR SIZE,
SINCE THEY ARE "PRINT ON DEMAND" & SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU,
WE ARE UNABLE TO DO EXCHANGES.
WHEN YOU SEE THE T-SHIRT DESIGN OF YOUR CHOICE, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE BOTH FRONT AND BACK DESIGNS. SOMETIMES THE PRODUCT WILL SHOW BACK SIDE INSTEAD OF FRONT SIDE. SOME ONLY FRONT DESIGN. ALSO LOOK FOR "SORT BY" - AND CHOOSE NEWEST TO OLDEST.
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