2008 U.S. Open of Surfing early rounds
San Clemente resident Patrick Gudauskas makes a cutback en route to a score of 13.83 points, enough to win his heat Thursday during the U.S. Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Huntngton Beach police officers keep a watchful eye on the crowd as thousands pushed and shoved their way into the Teen Vogue Fashion Show Thursday next to the Huntington Beach Pier during the U.S. Open of Surfing. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The Walk of Fame, started in 1994 and pays tribute to those individuals who have contributed to surfing and its culture. Andy Irons, one of six inductees in 2008, won three ASP World Titles, four Vans
BMX rider Ron Wilkerson puts his bike through the paces Thursday during a practice round in the Soul Bowl at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Surfing fans pass by big-screen televisions on the sand Thursday, set up at Huntington Beach for coverage of the U.S .Open of Surfing, which continues through the weekend. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
