Jay Adams Memorial Paddle Out

Saturday, August 30, several hundred showed up at the Venice Beach pier for the Jay Adams Memorial Paddle Out. Surfers, skaters, friends, family, fans, from around the world, all came out to celebrate Jay's life.

Several of Jay's buddies got on the make shift stage on the pier and spoke of their fondest memories of Jay, including Allen Sarlo who was with Jay during his last days.











It's said a white dove symbolizes a person's spirit being taken to heaven, this white dove circled over the paddle out a few times before flying off.

Jay's son, Seven in the center of the circle.

Red Dog got everyone to sign this board, including Jesse Martinez

Seven Adams checking out all the signatures right before signing the board himself.

Jim Muir
Allen Sarlo
Jeff Ho

For a ton more photos, check out the complete gallery (almost 300 photos):