2ND STREET BATTLE ROYALE

Gorkin Makes It Four For Five In ECSC’s Last Half-Decade
       By Jeanne-Marie DeStefano

 
 

TURF: 47th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships Presented By Coastal Edge and Vans; 2nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA; August 27th-30th

ENERGY: With Tropical Storm Danny providing consistent swell, Mother Nature keeping the skies clear, and sponsors like Coastal Edge and Vans providing more surf, skate, and BMX pros than you can shake a stick at, it’s safe to say the oldest running surfing contest in the United States outdid itself this year. Of course, having a Bud Light beer garden right on the sand didn’t hurt, especially since it was conveniently located between the stage that hosted bikini contests and the actual contest site. For those not quite old enough to partake, there were dozens of tents set up on the south end of the boardwalk, giving away schwag and spray-painting logos on any willing skin. Imagine the Surf Expo, but with less clothes and more Mainlanders. Yet even the more seasoned competitors applauded this year’s setup. “This was the most uniquely done ECSC I’ve ever seen,” said Brian Macon, 4th-place Grand Masters finisher. “[Contest director] Paul West and his staff did a great job.”

FIRST TIME AT FIGHT CLUB: Stand-up paddleboarding continued to make its presence known at competitive East Coast surfing venues. “There’s a lot of negativity associated with SUP,” said 2nd-place finisher Rick Romano. “Thanks to the ECSC for including it — hopefully it will be embraced here as it is in Hawaii.” Speaking of Hawaii, what else can you find in Hawaii that you may not see as prevalently on the East Coast yet? Chicks ripping harder than the boys. Well, look no further than Vah Beach, as Alison Bowman and Katie Gordon were the lone wahines in a sea of Menehune. Bowman advanced all the way to the semifinals of the Menehune division, while Gordon ended up placing 4th. Beating a guy in the lineup is nothing new to Melanie Bartels or Rochelle Ballard, but are Bowman and Gordon the next maneaters from the Right Coast? Here’s hoping.

SLIDE: There were an abundance of multi-division competitors at this year’s ECSC, including Rob Kelly, Spencer Regan, Chip Clark, and Morgan Taylor Leavel, to name a few. But South Carolina’s Cole Richards probably logged the most water time of all, surfing the Open, Pro, and Pro Junior divisions. Not a bad strategy, considering he surfed the best peak in Virginia Beach for 40 minutes straight with only three other people, in two back-to-back heats, versus surfing with 100 or so frothers in the freesurf area.

THE PAIN: The only storm cloud that passed over the event was a tragic boating accident that happened on Friday. A sightseeing charter got caught in the rough surf, bobbing up and down with so much force that a passenger got knocked into the water during a Junior Men’s preliminary heat. Competition was halted for two and a half hours as lifeguards (and uber-competitor Cole Richards) tried to rescue the man.

On a less somber note, the Pro Juniors final heat ended painfully for Ventura, CA’s, Spencer Regan. He flew into VB a week early to get acquainted with 2nd Street, and seemed to be the shoe-in to win as he wowed the crowd and judges with power carves, aerials, and even a rare 2nd Street barrel. But interference calls early in the final heat worked heavily against him, as they did against New York’s Balaram Stack, allowing Garden State heavyweight Rob Kelly to keep the title from heading west. “That was the heat I looked forward to the entire contest,” Paul West announced. “They battled it out in deteriorating conditions and did a phenomenal job.”

THE MAN: Timing its northeasterly trek perfectly with the ECSC schedule, Tropical Storm Dan the Man passed a mere 150 miles off the Virginia coast, pumping in the best waves the event has seen in years. Friday and Saturday saw the best pulse, with four to five-foot righthanders providing a consistent canvas for the finest talent on the East Coast. Conditions became increasingly smaller and slightly blown out for Sunday’s finals, but there was never a total lack of waves to ride, and nary a “Well, if there were waves, I could’ve [insert proclamation of highly unlikely feat here]” complaint was heard. “It makes a huge difference to have a solid swell,” said Wes Laine, who was inducted into the East Coast Surfing Championships Hall of Fame along with Bobby Holland on Friday night. “Then the surfing standard goes way up.”

New Smyrna Beach, FL’s, Nils Schweizer took full advantage of Danny’s generosity in the Pro Men’s competition. Nils pulled off an aerial hat trick in Saturday’s semis to advance into Sunday’s second round, where he faced Ryan Helm, Rob Kelly, and last year’s ECSC champion, Asher Nolan. Helm fought hard, countering nearly every one of Nolan’s rights, but in the end, Schweizer and Nolan advanced. They were joined by another New Smyrna local — and 2005, 2006, and 2007 ECSC Pro Men’s champ — Aaron Cormican, along with Jacksonville, FL, darkhorse Wayne Satterwhite, Jr. for an all-Sunshine State final. Conditions had deteriorated to the point where the quartet couldn’t complete their maneuvers, but Cormican managed to pick off a wide-open inside right, flying down the line to stick a no-grab air with seconds left in the heat and snatch the victory from Nolan to reclaim his ECSC title.

YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB: “That wasn’t me — it was a wannabe, a poser.” –ECSC director Paul West, denying claims that his picture was on the wall at a Virginia Beach fish taco restaurant

“Balaram’s staring at me because I made him paddle back out. Don’t look at me Balaram — look at the waves.” –Anonymous contest announcer, upon threatening Balaram with a lashing from Matt Kechele if he cut his final heat short by two minutes

“Can you tell Mez that I still want that picture where we’re shooting guns?” –Senior Women’s champion Liz Hauser, hopefully not describing a first date

FINAL RESULTS OF THE 47TH ANNUAL EAST COAST SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

PRO
1. Aaron Cormican, $2500
2. Asher Nolan, $1000
3. Nils Schweizer, $800
4. Wayne Satterwhite, Jr., $600

PRO WOMEN
1. Karina Petroni, $1000
2. Connie Arias, $500
3. Lauren McLean, $400
4. Kayla Beckmann
, $300

PRO JUNIOR
1. Rob Kelly, $1000
2. Cole Richards, $500
3. Spencer Regan, $400
4. Balaram Stack
, $300

PRO LONGBOARD
1. Mikey DeTemple, $1000
2. Justin Quintal, $500
3. Alex Strangeways, $400
4. Mike Melchiorre
, $300

PRO BODYBOARD
1. Mike Zeiner, $1000
2. Brian Stoehr, $500
3. Michael Bain, $400
4. Anthony Dellicarpini
, $300

OPEN
1. Evan Barton
2. Raven Lundy
3. Cole Richards
4. Ken Hunt

 

OPEN LONGBOARD
1. Ty Roach
2. Chase Barrett
3. Bobby Holland
4. Carmen Garcia

MENEHUNE
1. Luke Marks
2. Eric Kaiser
3. Luke Gordon
4. Katie Gordon

BOYS
1. Corey Howell
2. Morgan Taylor Leavel
3. Julian Payne
4. Matthew Aycud

JUNIORS
1. Tanner Strohmenger
2. Jordan Heaselgrave
3. Evan Barton
4. Michael Delouise

JUNIOR WOMEN
1. Haley Watson
2. Emily Ruppert
3. Allison Parks
4. Caroline Duerr

MENS
1. Bryce Humphrey
2. Jake Horton
3. Dalton Gilley
4. Tyler Bohn

 

MASTERS
1. Nathan Evans
2. Jesse McGrery
3. Jimmy Mendillo
4. Chip Clark

SENIOR MENS
1. Seth Broudy
2. Jay Trinder
3. Gil DeVera
4. Joe Dabiero

SENIOR WOMEN
1. Liz Hauser
2. Carrie Travers
3. Suzie Walton
4. Ainslee Wallace

LEGENDS
1. Bruce Willis
2. Bobby Holland
3. James Provo
4. CD Thomas

GRAND MASTERS
1. David Neff
2. Grey Martin
3. Jimbo Pierce
4. Brian Macon

MENEHUNE LONGBOARD
1. Weston Williams
2. Dylan Goss
3. Morgan Taylor Leavel
4. Matthew Aycud


JUNIOR LONGBOARD
1. Dylan Andrews
2. Cam Fullmer
3. Forest Roberts
4. Michael Agnew

JUNIOR WOMENS LONGBOARD
1. Allison Parks
2. Katie Gordon
3. Alison Bowman
4. Zoe Sizemore
5. Jessie Duerr

MENS LONGBOARD
1. Carmen Garcia
2. Jeremy Carpenter
3. Ryan Johnson
4. Chase Barrett

MASTERS LONGBOARD
1. Chris Crockett
2. Preston Metcalf
3. Chris Burnette
4. Lee Atkins

LEGENDS LONGBOARD
1. Jimbo Pierce
2. Bobby Holland
3. Bobby Chenman
4. Billy Almond

GRAND LEGENDS LONGBOARD
1. Michael Clark
2. Don Davis
3. Roger Smith
4. Murphy Hoeckel
5. Larry French

SENIOR LONGBOARD
1. Ricky Judalena
2. Grey Martin
3. Joe Gillen
4. Ryan Merritt

SENIOR WOMENS LONGBOARD
1. Morgan Knight
2. Kahlene Harris
3. Carrie Travers
4. Susan Walton

MENEHUNE BODYBOARD
1. John Joyce
2. Noah Fiedler
3. Joey Gillen
4. Hunter Skolnick

JUNIOR BODYBOARD
1. Michael Bain
2. Forest Roberts
3. Cody Ramirez
4. Alex Holland

WOMENS BODYBOARD
1. Heidi Markert
2. Marie Legge
3. Yliana Gillen

SENIOR BODYBOARD
1. Anthony Dellicarpini
2. Shane Sears
3. Anthony Merrill
4. Matthew Snyder

SUP
1. Grey Martin
2. Rick Romano




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GORKIN CHUGS ANOTHER

Cormican Notches 6th Right Coast Contest Win Of 2009 At Inaugural Pabst Blue Ribbon Pro In Jacksonville Beach

By Tye Wallace/ GHive.com and SurfJaxPier.com

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TWO FOR TWO

Arnette All Day Antics’ Second Sunshine State Stop Goes Off

By Travis Ajay; Photos by Duce Smith

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VB VICTORY, PART DEUX

Old Dominion Claims 2nd Annual Battle Of The Banks, Noah Snyder Locks Down Best Barrel And Highest Individual Total

By Nick McGregor

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NSB SWEEPS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

JJ Slays Jupiter Fall Classic, Nils Clinches Western Atlantic Pro Surf Series

By Mark Schram; Photos by Mark Hill

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LOVE CLUB

Gorkin Wins, But Community Rules At 6th Annual Before The Fall Pro-Am

By Mike Martin

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FAST EDDIE IS MONEY

Sebastian Inlet Loc’dog Eddie Guilbeau Brings King Of The Peak Crown Home To Brevard With Heavy Technical Chops

By Nick McGregor

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WORKING VACATION

CJ Comes Home, Captures Second Slater Brothers Invitational Victory

By Nick McGregor

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MASS BACKWARDS

New England Lobsters Hold Off The Shrimps At Scion Core Cup

By Jon Coen; Photos by Joe McGovern

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HOT ‘N’ CLAMMY

 

Jetty Clam Jam Sizzles On Long Beach Island

By Nick McGregor


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TOTALLY HAMMERED

South Jersey Surfers Watch As Sam Hammer Claims Third Grudge Match Belt
(Lucky For Them, The Phillies Won)

By Jon Coen

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UNDER PRESSURE

Florida Surfing Association’s Pier Pressure Crashes Jax Beach Pier

By Nick McGregor;
Photos Courtesy Paul West


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COOTERFISH COMES HOME TO CAROLINA

Volcom VQS Mid-Atlantic Leg Lucks Into Solid Swell

By Daniel Terry

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FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE

Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic Turns Ten, Gorkin Wins Again

By Nick McGregor; Photos by Duce Smith

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MUSCHETT RULES MIDDLES

Fellow Puerto Rican Lilac Alvarado Keeps Corona Extra Victories On-Island

By Nick McGregor

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MVP IN AN MPV

Unsound Pro Rebounds After The Washout, Mazda Minivan Crew Cleans Up


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TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT INN

The Winner Won And That’s All That Matters At The WRV Outer Banks Pro Presented By Hurley


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LA FAMIGLIA

Dinner At The Randazzos



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BENNY, GO HOME!

Bourgeois Complies And Dominates The 2009 Foster’s Belmar Pro

By Jon Coen; Photos by Donald Cresitello

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GARSON-IC AND OLD LACE

Ky-Gar And Leah Dawson Dominate 24th Annual NKF Pro-Am

By Nick McGregor


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HEY LBI LADIES!

Team-Oriented Jetty Coquina Jam Strengthens Wahine Bond


By Nick McGregor; Photos by Jessica Erb

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2ND STREET BATTLE ROYALE

Gorkin Makes It Four For Five In ECSC’s
Last Half-Decade


By Jeanne-Marie DeStefano

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THE BUCK STOPS HERE

Buck Nasty Takes It To Raw Rob At The Smith Optics Grom Grudge Match


By Jon Coen

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STATIC KLING

Gabe’s Grom Comp Attracts Lil’ Pieces Of St. Auggie Lint

By Zander Morton

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FIELD OF PEAKS

Ultra Rippable New Smyrna Inlet Blesses Final Rip Curl GromSearch Stop

By Nick McGregor; Photos by Duce Smith

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LUCKY THIRTEEN

East Coast Wahine Championships Luck Into Best Swell In Years

By Jeanne-Marie DeStefano; Photos by Ken Blevins

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CONCRETE PLAYGROUND

Quiksilver King Of The Groms Refuses To Go Soft On The Kids At Typhoon Lagoon

By Nick McGregor

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ADOLESCENT ANTICS
Arnette And Mad Dog Surf Shop Bring Competition Back To Ponce Inlet For First Time In A Decade

By Travis Ajay; Photos by Duce Smith
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CALLING ALL RIGHTEOUS GROMS
Rip Curl GromSearch Stop #3 Invades Nags Head

By Nick McGregor; Photos by Mickey “2M” McCarthy
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TEN YEARS AND COUNTING
The Buddy Pelletier Memorial Longboard Classic Keeps The Stoke Flowing

By Lisa Pelletier-Harman
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POPULATION DENSITY
Chip Miller Surf Fest Delivers The Numbers And The Dollars For Charity

By Jon Coen
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OVERQUALIFIED
“Uncle” Andrew Gesler Steals Candy From The Babies At The Grudge Match Qualifier

By Jon Coen; Photos by Ray Hallgreen
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PARTY OF FIVE
Reef/ Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest Celebrates Fifth-Year Anniversary With Boat Drinks, Ragers Galore, And A $20,000 Prize Purse

By Matt Pruett
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EARLY ENROLLMENT
Levitate’s Shred of the Class Provides Summer Orientation for New England High School Surfers

By Hans Downzerblaus; Photos: Courtesy Levitate
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K-HOLE
Vince Boulanger Wins Reef/ K-Coast Surf Challange Despite Injuring His Ankle in a Pothole Only Moments Before

By Matt Pruett; Photos by Gunner Hughes
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WATERLOGGED
Even When It's Flat, Waterman's Still Lives Up to the Challenge

By Nick McGregor
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NOW EVERYBODY KNOWS
Cormican Stakes His Claim on New Smyrna Inlet's First Pro Event in 15 Years

By Nick McGregor
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