For 12 exciting seasons, the Revolt Summer Surf Series made waves along the Southern California coast with four action-packed events each summer in Pacific Beach, La Jolla Shores and Ocean Beach in beautiful  San Diego. More than just surf contests, these events created a vibrant space where thousands of young athletes returned year after year—not only to compete, but to grow. The series became a platform for teaching sportsmanship, perseverance, and community values, helping shape a generation of competitors both in and out of the water.

Leslie served as Event Director, overseeing all event divisions, athlete coordination, permitting, insurance, and day-of operations. Brian acted as Event Coordinator, managing branding, logistics, major brand partnerships with Red Bull, Chevrolet, Anheuser-Busch, Smith Optics and Kicker Audio as well as regional sponsors like Sector 9, Arbor, Gordon & Smith, Liquid Foundation and Mitch’s Surf Shop. The list of sponsors over the years was absolutely a perfect snapshot of the surf industry in Southern California. The athletes went home with ‘Killer Swag Bags’ filled to the brim with sponsor’s epic gear. And don’t get me started on our amazing judges, helpers and volunteers that made each event such a success. They know who they are and they know we appreciate each and every one. Thanks again everyone!

Each event consistently drew large crowds and was backed by integrated marketing campaigns—including regional TV, news outlets, digital outreach, print features, and community engagement – showcasing our ability to scale tourism-driven experiences from the sand up.