Long Beach Surf Club
Famous team wax program
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Long Beach, California / United States
A Long Beach surf-club tradition documented through early California surf competition and later Coalition longboard events.
The club story.
The 562's April 2019 report dates the California club to 1938. Ian Lind's family photograph archive documents the club organizing the First National Surfing Championship on November 13, 1938, using John M. Lind's personal collection. Continuity between the original club and the present legal entity is not established. The same-named New York organization is not this California profile.
Membership & community.
The Coalition lists Long Beach among its West Coast clubs. A current California club-operated membership page, dues schedule, joining process, age limits and meeting calendar were not verified. Historical event participation does not prove membership is open.
The 1938 archive documents a community competition, and the 2019 local report places the team among 23 Coalition clubs. Those sources support a competition tradition but do not name current charities, scholarships, cleanups or funds raised.
The beach & break.
Long Beach historical contest / San Onofre competition ties
The 1938 event was between Pine Avenue Pier and the Long Beach Pike before the breakwater was completed. The 2019 Coalition event was at Church in San Onofre State Beach. These are dated venues, not a promise of present surf conditions, club access or a current practice break.
Official beach guideContests & events.
The 562 reported fifth place out of 23 teams at the April 2019 Gathering of the Tribes, hosted by Doheny Longboard Surfing Association at Church. The 1938 photo archive records the earlier national championship. Neither is a current calendar.
Check the event sourceChecked October 2, 2026. Past events are labeled as past. Dates, entry status and conditions can change.
Athletes & heritage.
The April 2019 report names Tony Alvarado team captain and credits Mark Lugenbuehl for the report and photo. Ian Lind's archive identifies John M. Lind as a 1938 organizer and participant. Historical titles are not converted into present roles.
Athlete / archive sourceSponsors.
The checked Coalition listing, local report and photo archive do not supply a confirmed current sponsor roster. A team photograph is not an official logo.
No Famous affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Official sponsor sourcePublic-source profile, not a club endorsement.
Club questions.
Is this an official club page?
This is a sourced Famous profile, not a club endorsement.
How do I join or check events?
Use the club sources for current membership, eligibility, fees and event details. Dated event evidence and checked dates are retained; availability, schedules and conditions can change. This page does not accept enrollment, payment or student data.