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Vissla Cosmic Creek Event: Thru The Eyes Of a Local Surf Photographer Roly Gomez

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The Cosmic Creek event celebrated it's 19th year at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, California.

The retro-style surf experience paying homage to more experimental time of the 1970’s. "A place where surfboards ruled the shops, when shapers were gurus, and surfing had a mystical soul about it." For the surf heats, Vissla supplied original 70’s and 80’s single and twin fin options for competitors to choose from, while the Creators and Innovators division consists of local shapers from San Clemente to Ventura.

New to the event this year was a BodySurf Expression Session brought to you byDaFiN - featuring Jedi.. Mark Cunningham and apprentice, Kane Wilcox.

Local photographer Roly Gomez aka @Rolythethird on Instagram was there to capture some of the highlights from the day & shares with us the vibe of the photos.

Rob Machado Vissal Salt Creek Final

Rob Machado shooting some spray during men's pro final.

Mark Cunningham Salt Creek Bodysurf

Lifeguard & Bodysurfing legend Mark Cunningham throws up a couple shakas as he swims out for a cool one during men's pro final.

Rob Machado surfing salt creek california

Rob Machado on a little nugget, putting the finishing touches on his last heat of the day.

Rob Machado Surfing Game Face

Rob Machado's game face is definitely one to be reckoned with. When he's on land, it's all smiles though.

Vissal Bodysurf Expression Session

The Vissla Bodysurf expression session group getting ready to swim out and do some sliding.

Speeds only bodysurfing

Speedos only.

Thanks Roly for making us virtually feel a part of this epic event.

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