Big Day for kids and families at 12th annual Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s Menehune Surf Championships

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) held its annual Menehune Surfing Championships Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif. The surf contest was a California classic in every way as families shared a beautiful day at the beach while watching some great surfing. The contest was open to boys and girls with divisions for first timers on up to 17 years of age.

The waves were nice and consistent at Doheny’s classic “Boneyard” surf spot enabling a wide range of surfing styles and maneuvers. A smiling Ian Diamond from Dana Point in the 8 & under division, summed it up best when he said, “I had so much fun and was glad I rode a lot of waves - it was a blast”. Jack Sutter, the DLSA club President, continued "The annual Menehune contest provides the perfect venue for kids to get involved in some friendly surfing competition in a fun environment. The energy they bring to the beach is great”.

Proceeds from the contest help fund several of the DLSA’s ongoing charity outreach programs including the Ronald McDonald House and the local Doheny State Park Interpretive Center.

In addition to surfing the event, there was a BBQ, a messy no-hands watermelon eating contest and great raffle prizes, followed by an awards ceremony. Jack Sutter stated, “At its core, surfing is all about having fun. Through events like this, we hope that kids will cherish their time spent on the beach with their fellow surfing friends and families.”

Surfers competed in 15 minute heats and were scored based on a 10-point system that integrates wave selection, length of ride, surfing moves and style. Judges were all Doheny Longboard members who have a long history of working within this type of scoring system.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives.

PR contact: Denny Michael at DLSA10@hotmail.com

DLSA 2008 Menehune

Contest Results

8 & Under

1. Malia Faramarzi – Encinitas

2. Noah Atwood – Capistrano Beach

3. Griffin Foy – Fullerton

4. Ian Diamond – Dana Point

5. John Garbino – Dana Point

6. Ava Valdez – Dana Point

Girls Shortboard

1. Michelle Layton – San Diego
2. Paige Edwards – San Clemente
3. Avalon Johnson – Carlsbad
4. Stephanie – Schechter – San Diego
5. Malia Faramarzi – Encinits
6. Ashley Beeson – Trabuco Canyon

Boys 9-10

1. Xander Morgan – San Clemente
2. Jacob Atwood – Capistrano Beach
3. Kei Kobayashi – San Clemente
4. Kai Diamond – Dana Point
5. Myles Blazer – San Clemente
6. Diego Quinonez – Huntington Beach

Girls 10 & Under

1. Laureen Rowe – San Clemente
2. Avalon Johnson – Carlsbad
3. Ashley Beeson – Trabuco Canyon
4. Kailey Biggs – Lake Forest
5. Kaeley Sterkel – Dana Point
6. Amber Sislin – Laguna Niguel

Boys 11 -12

1. Mason Klink – Capistrano Beach
2. Kai Franz – San Juan Capistrano
3. Perry Rohr – San Clemente
4. Brock Thomson – Dana Point
5. Ricky Ortega – Capistrano Beach
6. Jacob Orpineda – Yorba Linda

Girls 11 -14

1. Hallie Rohr – San Clemente
2. Makala Smith – Dana Point
3. Carly Mora – Dana Point
4. Kloee Openshaw – San Clemente
5. Paige Edwards – San Clemente
6. Kayla Garcia – San Juan Capistrano

Boys 13 -14

1. Andy Neblis – Capistrano Beach
2. Preston Crowell – Rancho Santa Fe
3. Trevor Robbins – Malibu
4. Dane Doran – Laguna Beach
5. Dean Michael – Dana Point
6. Tim Kam – Irvine

Girls 15 -17

1. Rachael Barry – Irvine
2. Michelle Layton – San Diego
3. Amanda Baron – Laguna Niguel
4. Stephanie Schechter – San Diego
5. Mariah Spurlock – Downey
6. Gabriela Brugeman – Dana Point

Boys 15 -17

1. Alex Calkins – Mission Viejo
2. Preston Crowell – Rancho Santa Fe
3. Jeff Newell - -Huntington Beach
4. Jason Schechter – San Diego
5. Michael McGregor – Dana Point

Youngest Competitors

Girl – Ava Valdez – Dana Point, Age 4

Boy – Charlie Maretzky – San Clemente, Age 4

The Book of Surfing trailer and cool links

• A-Side Studio
• Albe Falzon
• Andrew Kidman
• BBC Coastal Weather
• Cooler Magazine
• Displacement
• Drift Magazine
• Gothic Dolphins
• Howies
• Huck Magazine
• Loose Fit
• Magic Seaweed
• Manuel Caro, surfboard artist.
• Molluskia
• Monster Children
• Prone to Belly
• September Blog
• Stranger magazine
• Swaylocks
• Switch Foot
• Thalia Street Surf Shop
• The Sandsifter
• The Swallowtail Society
• The Wavehouse Surf Shop
• Thomas Campbell's Films

Retro Surf Party

Vol. 1, Issue 19, June 13-19, 2008
By Denny Michael

Special to the Dana Point Times

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association holds annual Back to the ’60s Surf Classic

The grand tradition of longboarding came back to life for a brief moment Saturday, June 7 as the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association held its annual Back to the ’60s contest at Doheny State Park.

This year’s event was a fond look back at surfing history. Contestants were required to ride boards made before 1970, and no leashes were allowed. It was a great opportunity to see old-school surfing, a skillful style born of the 1960s era where big, heavy boards ruled the day. An interesting side note was seeing the surfers who actually rode back in the ’60s competing with younger surfers whose only recollection of the style are photos from magazines or old films.

The daylong event showcased an exciting range of classic hang-10s, drop-knee cutbacks and tandem-team competitions, coupled with spectacular wipeouts and assorted odd maneuvers that defied any type of naming convention. Contest conditions were tough with an onshore breeze and extreme tide changes at Doheny’s infamous river-mouth area.

The 70-degree weather, however, made up for the hard surf conditions.

Moving about the beach afforded a great opportunity to see many old boards up close. Some were in excellent condition while others had obviously seen better days. And there were surfboards of all kinds—from local Dana Point–shaped Hobies to boards built by Bob Bolen of the Greek label out of Huntington Beach.

Beyond the boards and classic-style surfboard competition, the event was also a fun way to circle back in time as many contestants wore traditional surf clothes from the ’60s. And after a full day of surfing in the sun, people involved enjoyed a post-event dinner and awards ceremony.

DLSA’S BACK TO THE ’60S SURF CLASSIC

June 7, Doheny Beach State Park


YOUNG GUNS (Ride Your Own): 1. Eli Gillis, San Clemente; 2. Perry Rohr, San Clemente; 3. Dean Michael, Dana Point; 4. Noah Cordoza, Dana Point; 5. Grant Huntington, Dana Point.

MEN 49-UNDER (Ride Your Own): 1. Ryan Reynolds, Dana Point; 2. Josh Rapozo, Laguna Niguel; 3. Doug Smith, San Juan Capistrano; 4. Jeff Parsons, N/A; 5. Jim DuCharme, Foothill Ranch; 6. Clay Huntington, Dana Point.

OPEN WOMEN (Ride Your Own): 1. Cheryl MacGregor, Dana Point; 2. Katie Calkins, Mission Viejo; 3. Lauren Ngan, Dana Point; 4. Rachael Calkins, San Clemente; 5. Hallie Rohr, San Clemente; 6. Jeanette Francis, San Clemente.

MEN 50-OVER (Ride Your Own): 1. Bobby Knox, Fountain Valley; 2. Mark Calkins, Mission Viejo; 3. Steve Stirrett, San Juan Capistrano; 4. Ed McMillen, Dana Point; 5. Chuck McElvain, Fullerton; 6. Jack Sutter, Dana Point.

49-UNDER (Pick A Stick): 1. Ryan Reynolds, Dana Point; 2. Hallie Rohr, San Clemente; 3. Doug Smith, San Juan Capistrano; 4. Andy Nieblas, Capistrano Beach; 5. Jim DuCharme, Foothill Ranch; 6. Perry Rohr, San Clemente.

50-OVER (Pick a Stick): 1. Mark Calkins, Mission Viejo; 2. Katie Calkins, Mission Viejo; 3. John Arvidson, Mont Clair; 4. Ed McMillen, Dana Point; 5. Denny Michael, Dana Point; 6. John Upp, Dana Point.

TANDEM (Pick a Chick/Grab A Guy): 1. Ryan Reynolds/Debbie Gale, Dana Point/San Clemente; 2. Mark Gale/Cassandra Ontiveros, San Clemente/San Juan Capistrano; 3. Travis Long/Jennifer Jacquez, San Diego/Dana Point; 4. Clay Huntington/Hallie Rohr, Dana Point/San Clemente; 5. Landon Yacobucci/Kristen Huntington, San Clemente/Dana Point; 6. Matt Kolodziejczyk/Jessica Gale, Valencia/San Clemente; 7. Brett Reinieg/Emilee Sutton, San Clemente/Laguna Niguel; 8. John Upp/Tina N/A, Dana Point/Dana Point.



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Back to the 60's

DLSA 2008 Back to the 60’s Contest Results

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association holds it’s annual

“Back to the 60’s” Surf Classic

The grand tradition of longboarding came back to life for a brief moment Saturday, June 7^th, 2008 as the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) held its annual Back to the 60’s contest at Doheny State Park.

This year’s program was a fond look back at surfing history. Contestants were required to ride boards made before 1970 with no leashes allowed. It was a great opportunity to see old-school surfing, a skillful style born of the 1960’s era where big, heavy boards ruled the day. An interesting side note was seeing surfers who rode back in the 60’s competing with younger surfers who’s only recollection of the style are photos from magazines or old films. The daylong event showcased an exciting range of classic hang-tens, drop-knee cutbacks, Tandem Team competitions coupled with spectacular wipeouts and assorted odd maneuvers that defy any type of naming convention.

This year’s contest featured surfboards from local Dana Point shaped Hobie’s to those built by Bob Bolen of the Greek label out of Huntington Beach. The event was not only a classic surfboard competition but also a fun way to circle back in time as many contestants wore traditional surf clothes from the 60’s.

Moving about the beach afforded a great opportunity to see many old boards up close. Some were in excellent condition while others had obviously seen better days. A great collection of 60’s style surfboards boards and surf gear can also be seen at the San Clemente based Surfing Heritage Foundation. Directions to the Foundation can be found at their website at www.surfingheritage.org.

This year's contest conditions were tough with an onshore breeze and extreme tide changes at Doheny’s infamous Rivermouth area. The 70-degree weather however made up for the hard to surf conditions and everyone involved enjoyed the sunshine and a post event awards dinner ceremony.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives.

PR contact: Denny Michael at DLSA10@hotmail.com

Young Guns – Ride Your Own

1. Eli Gillis – San Clemente
2. Perry Rohr – San Clemente
3. Dean Michael – Dana Point
4. Noah Cordoza – Dana Point
5. Grant Huntington – Dana Point

Men 49 & Under – Ride Your Own

1. Ryan Reynolds – Dana Point
2. Josh Rapozo – Laguna Niguel
3. Doug Smith – San Juan Capistrano
4. Jeff Parsons -
5. Jim DuCharme – Foothill Ranch
6. Clay Huntington – Dana Point

Open Women – Ride Your Own

1. Cheryl MacGregor – Dana Point
2. Katie Calkins –Mission Viejo
3. Lauren Ngan – Dana Point
4. Rachael Calkins – San Clemente
5. Hallie Rohr – San Clemente
6. Jeanette Francis – San Clemente

Men 50 & Over – Ride Your Own

1. Bobby Knox – Fountain Valley
2. Mark Calkins – Mission Viejo
3. Steve Stirrett – San Juan Capistrano
4. Ed McMillen – Dana Point
5. Chuck McElvain – Fullerton
6. Jack Sutter – Dana Point

49 & Under – Pick A Stick

1. Ryan Reynolds – Dana Point

2. Hallie Rohr – San Clemente

3. Doug Smith – San Juan Capistrano

4. Andy Nieblas – Capistrano Beach

5. Jim DuCharme – Foothill Ranch

6. Perry Rohr – San Clemente

50 & Over – Pick A Stick

1. Mark Calkins – Mission Viejo

2. Katie Calkins – Mission Viejo

3. John Arvidson – Mont Clair

4. Ed McMillen – Dana Point

5. Denny Michael – Dana Point

6. John Upp – Dana Point

Tandem - Pick A Chick/Grab A Guy

1. Ryan Reynolds/Debbie Gale (Dana Point/San Clemente)
2. Mark Gale/Cassandra Ontiveros (San Clemente/San Juan Capistrano)
3. Travis Long/Jennifer Jacquez (San Diego/Dana Point)
4. Clay Huntington/Hallie Rohr (Dana Point/San Clemente)
5. Landon Yacobucci/Kristen Huntington (San Clemente/Dana Point)
6. Matt Kolodziejczyk/Jessica Gale (Valencia/San Clemente)
7. Brett Reinieg/Emilee Sutton (San Clemente/Laguna Niguel)
8. John Upp/Tina (Dana Point/Dana Point)

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