CHEMISTRY BOYS PULL OFF A BIG FINISH AT SURF FOR THE SEA
September 19th, 2009 by admin in the Events, Team Riders category
The 13th Annual Surf for the Sea contest was held at the Oceanside Pier this past weekend, in loving memory of the late Harry Bennett, Steve Leighton, Tore Bonura, Chuck “Clubber” Hundley, Banning Capps, Court Overin, John Craven, Midget Smith and most recently Casey Williams. As a memorial event benefiting San Diego chapters of the Surfrider Foundation, over 180 competitors came out and gave it their all for the worthy cause. Big standouts were Chemistry Surf Shopboys Chris Abad who won the event, and shaper Jason Bennett who placed second.
Keep reading after the jump for a complete list of all event standings.
Pro/Am Open
1. Chris Abad Oceanside $440
2. Jason Bennett Oceanside $ 200
3. Jeremy Summerville Solana Beach $140
4. Donovan Stapleton Oceanside $100
Men (18-24)
1. Sean Pearson Oceanside
2. Aaron Coyle Oceanside
3. Max Gardenier Oceanside
4. Lucas Johnson Carlsbad
Masters (25-34)
1. Paul Pugliesi Oceanside
2. Matt Merel Oceanside
3. John Daniels Oceanside
4. Art Pinon Oceanside
Senior Men (35-49)
1. Erik Krammer Oceanside
2. Pedro Diaz Oceanside
3. Jeff “Rat” Batisti Encinitas
4. Mike Thomas Carlsbad
Legends (50 +)
1. Michael Baron Oceanside
2. Javier Huarcaya Oceanside
3. Witt Rowlett Carlsbad
4. Joe James Carlsbad
Grommets (Boys 12 & under)
1. Blake Dresner Encinitas
2. Chaz Anderson Oceanside
3. Tobie Grierson Laguna Beach
4. Landen Kerr, Oceanside
5. Connor McCloud Laguna Niguel
6. Hunter Parks Oceanside
Boys (13-14)
1. Nelson Kingery Solana Beach
2. Kevin Schulz San Clemente
3. Colton Overin San Clemente
4. Mikey Prestie Oceanside
Junior Men (15-17)
1. Sean Pearson Oceanside
2. Brandon Manguso Carlsbad
3. Spencer Bentley Carlsbad
4. Kaden Kerr Oceanside
Gromettes (Girls 12 & under)
1. Kylie Loveland Carlsbad
2. Avalon Johnson Carlsbad
3. Sidney Johnson Carlsbad
4. Malia Osterkamp San Clemente
5. Kailey Newtson Oceanside
Open Women Shortboard
1. Dresden Rowlett Carlsbad
2. Heather Jordan Oceanside
3. Kiana Coyle Vista
4. Jaycee McNally Oceanside
Open Women Longboard
1. Michelle Layton San Diego
2. Bryn Lutz Carlsbad
3. Ivy Miller Carlsbad
4. Marina Nation Oceanside
5. Cindy Nichols Oceanside
6. Sandy Zink Cardiff
Junior Longboard (25 & under)
1. Rusty Edwards Oceanside
2. Robert Cornish Oceanside
3. Skyler Holt Oceanside
4. Eric Muelheim Oceanside
5. Roger Irwin Oceanside
6. Karl Muelheim Oceanside
Senior Longboard (26 & over)
1. Aaron Checkwood Oceanside
2. Josh Spengler Oceanside
3. Marco Gonzalez Solana Beach
4. Jeff Leishman Oceanside
5. Dave Hilts Palm Desert
6. Adam Leste Oceanside
7. Peter McBride Carlsbad
Junior Bodyboard (16 & under)
1. Rocket Klein San Clemente
2. Natasha Overin San Clemente
3. Luke Overin San Clemente
4. Mitch Baker San Diego
5. Sean McElroy Carlsbad
Senior Bodyboard (17 & Over)
1. Wally Sani Oceanside
2. Josh Lane Oceanside
3. Travis Fieser Vista
4. Jesse Gonzales Vista
Heavyweights (225 lbs & Over)
1. Marco Gonzalez Solana Beach
2. Joe James Carlsbad
3. Jordy Newtson Oceanside