Miki and Karen have been together for more than a year. Miki is a dedicated mentor, a new media professional, and loves UCLA. Karen is a 16 year old girl from MacArthur Park, loves music, hanging out at the Stoked LA office, and goes to a local high school. So far they have done all [...]

The best surfers from each borough competed this past Saturday for the 5 Borough Surf Challenge Championship title. Rockaway Beach supplied the waves, and everyone involved provided the HEAT. The event was presented by KIND Snacks. We also wish to thank our participating sponsors: Dave Rule (KIND Snacks), Allison Blanchette (Surfrider), Katie Landry (Guayaki), Jack [...]

“May you grow up to be righteous, may you grow up to be true. May you always know the truth and see the lights surrounding you. May you always be courageous, stand upright and be strong. May you stay forever young.”Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, [...]

It is with pleasure that we present this great opportunity. Months ago, we were approached by Grain Surfboards and the family of Jordan Kelly to have a fund in his honor. Jordan passed away last November and was an extremely talented young man with a lot of potential. His family wanted to do something to [...]

[ September 26, 2009; ] Stoked Mentoring is proud to bring you, The Five Borough Surf Challenge presented by KIND snacks. The best surfers compete to represent their borough for the top prize. This is a great opportunity to bring together all of New York’s local surf community and New York city youth.

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Beach 90th, Rockaway Beach/ [...]

”Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you’re wasting your life.”
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was the first African-American Major League Baseball player of the modern era. While not the first [...]

Our friends at Quiksilver are hosting the first annual Surf vs. Skate group art show at Gallery 97 in Encinitas, CA. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Stoked LA. Please join us for the Opening Reception this Saturday, September 19th, at 7pm!

Our wonderful friends at Vimby made this video wrapping up the Stoked x Nike 6.0 project!

VIMBY – Nike 6.0 Days of Stokedness

While the East Coast has had some weather issues with its NYC Surf Program, the LA program has been full force with surfing. Here's a pic of a new mentoring pair, Pamela & Marciela, having lots of fun in Santa Monica.