Gary Stellen of MSA enjoys his win in the Grand Masters Legend Division
Dana Point, California September 26, 2009
The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s 20th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau is now in the record books. The event featured everything from classic longboarding, to breathtaking tandem to the newer Stand Up Paddle (SUP) competition and more. Several inspired performances and great last minute clutch surfing capped off the one day event.
The men’s 20 to 29 age group featured over-the-top surfing from both Max Dexter and Bucky Barry of Dana Point who demonstrated incredible style and maneuvers in the smallish but fun surf. Dexter eventually won out over Barry - each showed incredible sportsmanship.
This year’s event consisted of two competitive surfing areas that were judged simultaneously by two separate judging stations. The configuration enabled SUP surfing and Tandem divisions to surf and work their way to the finals in the afternoon.
The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association has held the Dale Velzy event for 20 years at Doheny State Beach and it is one of the most cherished events of the club’s year long schedule. This year’s program was no exception. Nyle Schafhauser, Doheny Longboard Club President, stated,” This year’s event was especially exciting because we were able to add a SUP division that showed just how far the sport has come with their exceptional wave surfing abilities. Plus, we love to pay homage to the great Dale Velzy every year as a remembrance to all the great things he did for surfing”.
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. For additional information contact Denny Michael at dlsa10@hotmail.com
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