The Clam I and Clam II

Two films, both produced by Eric Lind, that captured La Jolla cliff jumping at the height of its tradition. Resolution is what it is. These were shot on consumer camcorders in the early 1990s and dubbed off VHS for preservation. The footage matters more than the format.

The Clam

La Jolla, CA · Summer 1991 · 35:26 · Produced by Eric Lind

The original. Shot during the summer of 1991, before the 1993 ordinance enforcement put an end to the gathering. Cliff jumps, dives, crowd shots, the full scene as it actually was.

The Clam II

La Jolla, CA · 1992 to 1993 · 12:58 · Produced by Eric Lind

The follow up, covering the 1992 and 1993 seasons. The last summers before the cliffs were closed.