2025 Surf Art Calendar - Fred Straeter

August

“Catalina Classic"

By: Fred Straeter

STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE - From the artist: This piece was commissioned by H. Harper after many years of being an escort boat captain for the famous Catalina Classic paddle board race. Established in 1955 as the International Paddleboard Race, the Catalina Classic is the oldest and most celebrated endurance paddleboard race in the world. This historic 32-mile marathon starts at Catalina’s Isthmus cove and ends at the Manhattan Beach Pier.

ARTIST BIO - Fred John Straeter III born in 1962 at the Daniel Freeman Hospital. A native Angeleno, Fred is a self-taught artist surfer whom has lived in the South Bay all of his life. Fred operates with only one eye, but in spite of this he continually produces large bodies of work. This includes huge murals, acrylic paintings, graphic design and Plien Aire gallery art. All Fred’s subject matter focuses on the ocean and the waterman lifestyle. You will recognize the compositions taken from the local Redondo Beach area narrating his experiences from the South Bay. Let Fred’s artwork be an inspiration to your life.

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