Big-wave legend Nathan Fletcher leads action sports event before Go Skateboarding Day
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Nathan Fletcher has spent his life doing what most people wouldn't dare. The son of surf legend Herbie Fletcher, he built his reputation on fearless feats, including the first-ever helicopter "acid drop" into a wave and one of the heaviest rides documented at Teahupo'o. Last weekend, though, he traded giant swells for dry land — and fans got the chance to meet him in person.
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For those who missed it, Nathan was the featured athlete at the second edition of AMAC, the Art Music Athlete Collective curated by Weedmaps' WM Sports, on Saturday, June 20, at FICUS Gallery in San Clemente, California.
According to the company, the evening featured a gallery of photography of the big-wave icon, captured by Nelly Photography, alongside live performances from Beauty School Dropout, The Mainliners and Slackr.
Fletcher wasn't the only athlete drawing a crowd. Fellow surf star Bruce Irons — winner of the prestigious Eddie Aikau Invitational — joined him, while the event's Never Been Done (NBD) experience brought in a stacked lineup of action-sports talent.
Leading that group was Stevie Williams, who ranks among the most influential street skaters of all time. The Philadelphia native founded DGK (Dirty Ghetto Kids), was the first pro skater ever sponsored by Reebok, and has long been a fixture in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series. He was joined by riders Andrew Topa, Daniel Sandoval and Kaden "Dubby" Stone.
Less than 24 hours later, the focus shifted from one action sports gathering to another.
On Sunday, June 21, Weedmaps brought that same skate energy nationwide with SESH'N, a series of Go Skateboarding Day events held simultaneously in 10 cities.
Go Skate Day? We showed up. All 10 cities, East Coast to West Coast.
— Weedmaps (@weedmaps) June 24, 2026
Best trick contests, exclusive tees, and real local energy in every city. Wes Kremer and Brandon Turner even pulled up. Shoutout to every skater who came out, every trick thrown, and every skate shop partner… pic.twitter.com/oM03brZLg1
Local skate communities took over iconic spots like New York's Tompkins Square Park and the West L.A. Courthouse plaza, throwing best-trick contests, giveaways, and open sessions all day. In New York, Jefferson "Yiyo" Obando stamped the occasion with a clean 360 flip.
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