20th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau comes to a close
The Doheny
Longboard Surfing Association’s 20th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau
is now in the record books. The event featured everything from classic
longboarding, to breathtaking tandem to the newer Stand Up Paddle (SUP)
competition and more. Several inspired performances and great last minute
clutch surfing capped off the one day event.
The men’s 20 to 29 age group featured over-the-top surfing from both Max
Dexter and Bucky Barry of Dana Point who demonstrated incredible style and
maneuvers in the smallish but fun surf. Dexter eventually won out over
Barry - each showed incredible sportsmanship.
This year’s event consisted of two competitive surfing areas that were
judged simultaneously by two separate judging stations. The configuration
enabled SUP surfing and Tandem divisions to surf and work their way to the
finals in the afternoon.
The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association has held the Dale Velzy event for
20 years at Doheny State Beach and it is one of the most cherished events of
the club’s year long schedule. This year’s program was no exception. Nyle
Schafhauser, Doheny Longboard Club President, stated,” This year’s event was
especially exciting because we were able to add a SUP division that showed
just how far the sport has come with their exceptional wave surfing
abilities.
Plus, we love to
pay homage to the great Dale Velzy every year as a remembrance to all the
great things he did for surfing”.
The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of
individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and
natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a
support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives.