Big thanks to Denny Michael for sending over this info about the Menehune Surfing Championships last Saturday at Doheny:  

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.”

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. 
DLSA 2008 Menehune Contest Results

8 & Under
1. Malia Faramarzi – Encinitas
2. Noah Atwood – Capistrano Beach
3. Griffin Foy – Fullerton
Girls Shortboard
1. Michelle Layton – San Diego
2. Paige Edwards – San Clemente
3. Avalon Johnson – Carlsbad
Boys 9-10
1. Xander Morgan – San Clemente
2. Jacob Atwood – Capistrano Beach
3. Kei Kobayashi – San Clemente
Girls 10 & Under
1. Laureen Rowe – San Clemente
2. Avalon Johnson – Carlsbad
3. Ashley Beeson – Trabuco Canyon
Boys 11 -12
1. Mason Klink – Capistrano Beach
2. Kai Franz – San Juan Capistrano
3. Perry Rohr – San Clemente
Girls 11 -14
1. Hallie Rohr – San Clemente
2. Makala Smith – Dana Point
3. Carly Mora – Dana Point
Boys 13 -14
1. Andy Neblis – Capistrano Beach
2. Preston Crowell – Rancho Santa Fe
3. Trevor Robbins – Malibu

Girls 15 -17
1. Rachael Barry – Irvine
2. Michelle Layton – San Diego
3. Amanda Baron – Laguna Niguel
Boys 15 -17
1. Alex Calkins – Mission Viejo
2. Preston Crowell – Rancho Santa Fe
3. Jeff Newell - -Huntington Beach

Youngest Competitors
Girl – Ava Valdez – Dana Point, Age 4
Boy – Charlie Maretzky – San Clemente, Age 4

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