Emily Ruppert : photo Mama G

Valentines Day was cold and blustery as winter weather has descended upon surfers in Florida.  Sunday the weather cleared up a bit for a day that provided some wind, some warmth and some waves.  Surf for Haiti donations continue to come in and we are very grateful.  Donations are headed to the Hearts Out To Haiti Mission.

The mission has been in existence for over 10 years supporting 3 parishes in Les Palmes, Morne a Chandelle and Durissy.  Special thanks and Congratulations go out to DNA’s Citrus Energy Drink for coming out on Top at the 2009-2010 World Beverage Competition.

DNA wins the Platinum award for best tasting energy drink for 2009-2010. This year’s World Beverage Competition had over 10,000 entrants in all categories from over 30 countries competing for the “Best of Show” Platinum award that is granted to only one winner per category.  Good job DNA and mahalo for supporting our conference!  Overall team effort by judges, staff, surfers and parents was outstanding and all deserve a huge thanks for all the help with clean up.

Although cold, surfers suited up and paddled out to tackle to stormy conditions.

Chris Tucker was the hands down standout of the day surfing consistently and appearing to all but ignore the challenging conditions.  Chris found himself accepting the win for Open and Explorer Men’s but bowed out with a fourth in Explorer Juniors to new member Jackson Hail who stepped up and made personal history by claiming his first NSSA victory.  Chris has taken over the ratings race in all three divisions.  Keep an eye out for Chris at East Coast Championships in April.

Open Boys winner Luke Marks, Open Mini-Grom winner Stevie Pittman and Open Juniors champ Giorgio Gomez all made it to the top spot and welcomed Sam Duggan to the mix with his win in Explorer Boys.

The women and girls were very diplomatic at this event.  Emily Ruppert, who is helping head up the Surf for Haiti drive with her Mom Nancy, came home with the Explorer women’s win while Savannah Bradley took home first for Open women’s and Nikki Viesin’s shared a first with a win in Explorer Girls.

Next event is Contest #8 scheduled for February 27 & 28, 2010 at Pelican Park on A1A in Satellite Beach.
 
Results
 
OPEN MENS
1. Chris Tucker
2. Channing Miller
3. Kieran Grant
4. Stephen Kaltenbach
5. Dan Szaskovits
6. Pete Polanski

OPEN JUNIORS
1. Giorgio Gomez
2. Parker Greenwood
3. Sam Duggan
4. Nolan Tyler
5. Matt Kaltenbach
6. Zach Maksywow

OPEN BOYS
1. Luke Marks
2. Luke Hansen
3. Stevie Pittman
4. Michael Romano
5. Chris O’Donnell
6. Canon Shaw

OPEN MINI GROMS
1. Stevie Pittman
2. Kai Canubida
3. Jaric Fink
4. Izzy Gomez
5. Joey Putnall
6. Noah Dovin

OPEN WOMENS
1. Savannah Bradley
2. Nikki Viesins
3. Emily Ruppert
4. Hailey Dawson

OPEN LONGBOARD
1. Steve McLean
2. Fisher Grant
3. Jaric Fink

EXPLORER MENS
1. Chris Tucker
2. Channing Miller
3. Stephen Kaltenbach
4. Dan Conover
5. Peter Chasin =6
6. Keaton Brazie =6

EXPLORER JUNIORS
1. Jackson Hail
2. Dan Szakovits
3. Kieran Grant
4. Chris Tucker
5. Zach Maksywow

EXPLORER BOYS
1. Sam Duggan
2. Giorgio Gomez
3. Mauricio Diaz
4. Keenan Flegel
5. Parker Greenwood
6. David Jones

EXPLORER MENEHUENE
1. Luke Marks
2. Stevie Pittman
3. Luke Hansen
4. Chris O’Donnell

EXPLORER WOMENS
1. Emily Ruppert
2. Savannah Bradley
3. Nikki Viesins
4. Hailey Dawson

EXPLORER GIRLS
1. Nikki Viesins
2. Emily Ruppert
3. Izzy Gomez

EXPLORER MASTERS
1. Dan Conover
2. Paul Munson
3. Gerardo Douaihi

EXPLORER SENIORS
1. George Seguna
2. Bill Miller

EXPLORER SUPER SENIORS
1. Steve Moldenhauer
2. Bill Miller
3. George Seguna

EXPLORER LONGBOARD
1. Steve Moldenhauer
2. Steve McLean
3. Fisher Grant

HIGH SCHOOL MENS
1. Chris Tucker – Satellite High
2. Ryan Weiland – Jupiter High
3. Sam Duggan – Satellite High
4. Gavin Greenwood – Jupiter High
5. Kieran Grant – Melbourne High
6. Dan Szakovits – Melbourne High

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