Over 150 surfers participated in the paddle out memorial on Sunday, July 18, for local surf legend Mike Smith.
Smith was a lifelong resident of Ventura, with the exception of attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and his service in Vietnam. He passed away on April 11 at the young age of 68. He was the “Mayor of C-Street,” loved surfing with his chocolate labs and telling stories on the promenade. He loved helping people and was a friend to many. It is the surfers tradition to do a paddle out in memory of one of their own. The event also turned out to be a reunion of friends from all over.
Ventura surf legend, Mayor of C Street, Mike Smith, died April 11.
Over 150 surfers met on Sunday, July 18, on the promenade before paddling out in a memorial ceremony for fellow surfer Mike Smith.
Photo by Robert Chapman
Surfers line up their boards on the promenade on Sunday, July 18, before paddling out in a memorial ceremony for fellow surfer Mike Smith.
Photo by Everett Jay Woody
Surfers hit the tide for a paddle out ceremony on July 18 for fellow surfer of Ventura Mike Smith.
Photo by Robert Chapman
Over 150 surfers prepare for paddle out ceremony on Sunday, July 18, to honor fellow surfer Mike Smith.
Photo by Everett Jay Woody
