By Paul
Martinez
WSPW Staff Writer
SAN ONOFRE, CAL. – Nothing shows the growing popularity
of women's surfing than the continued success of the Roxy Wahine longboard
classic. A few years back, the contest had to be split into two days to
accomodate more surfers. Now, in the eight edition of the contest, simultaneous
heats were run to permit the large numbers of Junior (ages 15-19) and Master
(34+) entrants to compete.
The contest has been plagued by glassy surf in the past,
but this year, the Old Man's break at San Onofre delivered 3 foot waves --
ideal for the longboard-only contest in which competitors scored points for
classic moves. Stunts are discourages in the classic contest, with points
scored for wave selection, length of ride, and classic form and moves including
nose riding.
This year, the 15s and olders surfed on Saturday, while
the Menehunes and Teenie Wahine classes surfed Sunday.
Top three results in each class:
Junior Women 15 - 19 years
1. Jen Smith San Diego
2. Marissa Barry Dana Point
3. Kaley Swift Oxnard
Senior Women 20 - 34 years
1. Kassia Meador Oceanside
2. Shevon Franz San Juan Capistrano
3. Amanda Hulsizer San Clemente
Masters 35 & Over
1. Karen Williams Carlsbad
2. Mary Schwinn Playa del Rey
3. Jeannette Prince Cardiff
Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004
Itzy Bitzy's 8 & Under
1. Kandi Patterson Capistrano Beach
2. Emmy Lombard San Clemente
3. Laine Ortiz Huntington Beach
Teenie Weenie Wahine 9 & 10 years
1. Anneke Barrie San Clemente
2. Corin Burns San Clemente
3. Kirra Kehoe Santa Monica
Teenie Wahine 11 & 12 years
1. Tara Franz San Juan Capistrano
2. Natalie Hagglund Encinitas
3. Alyssa Whitaker San Clemente
Menehune 13 & 14 years
1. Ming Jun Brown Ventura
2. Maggie Dunn San Juan Capistrano
3. Jasmin Lyon Venice
Liz Irwin Spirit of Aloha Award
Mary Franz San Juan Capistrano
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