The SWEL

“For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it’s always ourselves we find in the sea.”
Home of the free. Because of the brave.
Taking time today to reflect on the true meaning of this weekend. 🇺🇸🫡❤️

Operation new SWEL Surfboard quiver:
Mission Accomplished!
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We’re so gratefully STOKED and thankful to our surf family and for donating new boards to SWEL!🤙🙌🤙
Our military, veteran, and first responder SWEL participants will be frothing to surf some freshies for future events!
And it couldn’t be more fitting to receive the generous donation on Memorial Day weekend.🫡
And a big shout out to our SWEL and Ambassadors and for coordinating the pickup, delivery and dropoff logistics!

SWEL🤝Magnus Foundation
2026 Event Photodump: Day 3️⃣
We were honored and stoked to host a group of Minnesota veterans from the this weekend.
Nothing but pure surf stoke, aloha, and camaraderie for Sunday Funday.
Followed by an epic boat ride and lunch provided by .
The smiles and stoke say it all.🤙🥹🤙
We want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to , , , Chief Petty Officers Association, and all of our SWEL volunteers, surf coaches, ambassadors, and team riders for all the selfless support all weekend long.
And a HUGE THANK YOU to Magnus Foundation for honoring SWEL with a plaque and unit coins for giving us the honor of letting us surf those who serve.

SWEL🤝Magnus Foundation
2026 Event Photodump: Day 2️⃣
We were honored and stoked to host a group of Minnesota veterans from the this weekend.
A FULL day of surfing, sun, sand, stoke and camaraderie.
Plus an epic lunch served on the beach, courtesy of the Chief Petty Officers Association of .
Followed by some well-earned relaxation and massages at the SWEL beach house.
A big THANK YOU to for the generous donation that provided the incredibly delicious beach lunch for our group of veterans and SWEL members.
And a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our SWEL volunteers, surf coaches and team riders for all the selfless support.

Mission Accomplished: Joint service (NAVY and USCG) community service event, fitness challenge and beach day was a success!
- 15 large bags of trash were picked up. (Earth day)
- Teams of 4 competed for fitness dominance and trophies. (Health and wellbeing)
- Surfing and surfing lessons all day. (Health, wellbeing, and stoke)
- Camaraderie between military branches. (Morale and Aloha)
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A huge thank you to and for all the unwavering support.
And a shoutout to the LA/LB Chief Petty Officer Association, and SWEL’s very own and for planning and executing an awesome event!

2026 Gathering of the Military Surf Clubs Weekend Event PhotoDump: DAY 3️⃣
That’s a wrap! No better way to end the weekend, than with friends and family that surf AND serve.
We can’t wait for the Military Surf Contest in October!
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2026 Gathering of the Military Surf Clubs Weekend Event PhotoDump: DAY 2️⃣
Good times. Good people. Great cause.
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Perfect weekend weather and waves for surfing, camping, hanging, teaching surf lessons, campfires and networking with all the men and women who surf and serve!

2026 Gathering of the Military Surf Clubs Weekend Event PhotoDump: DAY 1️⃣
Set-up, socialize and surf til sunset.

The waves and weather were PERFECT for a weekend full of camping, surfing, hanging and networking with all the men and women who surf and serve!

🚨MILITARY SURF CLUB GATHERING UPDATE🚨
Due to the security threat level increase, the Trusted Traveler Program for Camp Pendleton base access is suspended until further notice. Military ID cardholders may no longer vouch for vehicle occupants at installation entry points.
But we recommend calling and/or checking with the base visitor center or base security, for any ID, visitor, or base access questions, prior to arriving.

We hope to see you this weekend!
Waves and weather look promising!