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2013 Kona Waterman Classic<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> May 18-19, 2013 at WB-Columbia Street Beach Access            New WBLA Logo                                                                              

2013 WBLA Kona Waterman Classic Pro-Am Results

Here ya’ go! Braggin rights at the end of the day belong to the following waterman and women, who were on their game, with varying conditions throughout the each day!

Congrats!!!!!

 

The 2013 WBLA Kona Waterman Classic Pro-Am is now in the history books! It will go down as the best event in our history with over 100 participants in a 2 day event. The following are the results for the Longboard Surfing, Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Surfing, and the SUP Ocean Race for both Novice and Elite divisions. Our Pro-Longboard Champ was crowned, and the coveted WBLA Kona “All Waterman” award, 3 events–one winner, sponsored by Clontz-Newkirk was revealed at the end of the last day’s event!

Cash prizes were awarded for the Pro-Longboard ($1,000), “ALL” Waterman ($200.00) and the Elite SUP Ocean race 1st ($125.00), 2nd ($75.00) and 3rd ($50.00).

 

Congratulations to all of the finalist and to all of our sponsors who supported this great event!

Girls Under 14             Boys Under 14            Junior Women 15-26                       

1. Julia Eckels              1. Brycen Jernigan    1. Chandelor von Cannon                           

2. Madeline Eckels     2. Gibbs Kramer        2. Kat Neff                            

3. Kat Neff                     3. Jesse Heter             3. Lindsey Lewis       

4. Caitlyn Lanzi           4. Trevor Francis      4. Amanda Evans

 

Women 26-49             Grand Masters Women        Extreme Legend Men 70+

1. Teresa Kramer      1. Jo Pickett                               1. Steve Albachten

2. Marty Mantzer      2. Suzanne Dickson

3. Kerri Cunningham                                  

 

Men 20-29                     Sr. Men 30-39            Masters 40-49           

1. Kieran Grant            1. Byron Major          1. Lawrence Shotwell

2. Brad Rose                 2. Andrew Walden    2. Shawn Sevfert

3. Jerrod Covington  3. David French         3. Donnie Beale

4. Kyle Hay                    4. Niel Zumbro          4. Tony Walker

 

Grandmaster 50-59               Legend 60-69                         Pro-Longboard Open

1. John Langone                    1. Daniel Johnston                 1. Tony Silvagni

2. Haywood Newkirk            2. John Klutz                         2. Brad Rose

3. Will Russell                        3. Bob Burke                           3. Fisher Grant

4. Bryce Francis                    4. Michael Whitmore          4. Alek Rockrise

Women SUP Open                Men SUP Open

1. Anna Blackburn               1. Fisher Grant

                                                    2. Tony Silvagni

                                                    3. Kieran Grant

                                                   4. Jerrod Covington

 SUP Ocean Race Novice Women                1.5 mile          

1st.  Anna Blackburn                       26:41

2nd. Virginia Christopher            28:33

3rd.  Katie Peters                             29:48

SUP Ocean Race Novice Men                      1.5 mile

1st.  Tony Silvagni                           21:35

2nd. Greg Fix                                    25:25

SUP Ocean Race Elite Women                    3.0 mile                      

1st.  Kimberly James                       41:04

2nd. Karen Wilson                           41:55

SUP Ocean Race Elite Men                           3.0 mile

1st.  Kevin Rhodes                           33:08

2nd. Jarrod Covington                  33:57

3rd. Kieran Grant                            35:15

WBLA Kona Waterman Classic-“ALL Waterman 2013”

Jerrod Covington-Winner (three events, one winner)

 

 

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 ***The 2013 WBLA Kona “All” Waterman Award!***

(3 events, one winner!)

To qualify for this category, surfers must compete in all three (3) events: Longboard (Amatuer or Pro), SUP Surfing, and SUP Ocean Race. Points will be assessed based upon the indivduals placing in the finals of each event. Winner becomes eleigible for cash prize of $200.00 and a perpetual trophy which will indentify the winner each year! Entry fee for this event $100.00.

This new award category is sponsored by:

Haywood NewkirkReal Estate

                             

ABOUT US

The WBLA is a non-profit (501) organization registered in the state of NC, which embraces our way of life and love for the ocean. We can always use your support through donations for events, the annual scholarship fund, or to help a needy local family who has been less fortunate! YOUR DONATION MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! Please consider making a donation by either contacting one of the executive board members (on the contact tab) or anonymous donations will be accepted by mail/paypal.

Mailing Address: Wrightsville Beach Longboard Association P.O. Box 541 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

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