2011 Volcom VQS Blowfish Surf Series Cardiff, Calif. Seaside Reef draws 200 competitors
(For much more in photos, coverage, visit the Big Kahunas just over the rainbow...)
The Blowfish Surf Series has always had a huge crowd of competitors and with this being the last event of the season nothing could prepare us for the tornado that was coming. After cancelling the contest on Saturday due to crazy weather and flat surf we showed up bright and early Sunday to waves being a playful 3-4 feet and ready to get this party started.
As sign-ups rolled along, we realized we were close to 200 competitors and we still haven’t signed up everyone. After some more educated planning and shuffling, we were under way with over 240 competitors. The day rolled along and before we new it was time to dive in to the finals.
Here are some recaps from the finals. The girls had their hands full with some of the best talent from all over the state. When the dust settled it was Kulia Doherty winning in dominating fashion. The Squids had a great turn out and are more concerned with covering each other in flour then getting their price bags. Dagen Stagg finally took his first win of the year and a heap of prizes from Volcom, Electric, Globe, and much more.
The Grom dudes had there work cut out for them and with Taylor Clark in the mix you better bring you’re A game. Taylor found a way to hold everyone off again and racked up his third win of the season! The Junior’s had 8 first round heats and were as pumped as the Squids all day. In the end, Ian Craine beat out the other 47 entrants and grabbed the $250.00 from Muscle Milk .
