San Clemente Teen Surfer and 3 Others Win US Open of Surfing

Sawyer Lindblad of the United States after winning the Women’s U.S. Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach, Calif., on Aug. 6, 2023 Kenny Morris/World Surf League

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—After nine days of intense competition, the U.S. Open of Surfing concluded Aug. 6 with four professional surfers taking home victories.

First place went to Eli Hanneman (Men’s Challenger Series); Sawyer Lindblad (Women’s Challenger Series); Kaniela Stewart (Men’s Longboard Tour); and Kelis Kaleopa'a (Women’s Longboard Tour).