Eidon Presents the 23rd Annual Sisters of the Sea Surf Classic & The Beaches Go Green Women’s Pro
Inspired by a desire to bring the sport of surfing to women of all ages and skill levels, the Sisters of the Sea (SOS) brought their annual all-women’s surf classic to a sold-out crowd.
The 23rd Annual Sisters of the Sea Classic & The Beaches Go Green Women’s Pro took place at the Jacksonville Beach Pier Sept. 18, kicking off just after sunrise and extending into the early evening.
The Sisters of the Sea Classic is unique in that it provides a contest environment for both beginners and professionals alike. The event includes 10 amateur divisions, both competitive and non-competitive, and a professional shortboard division. These amateur divisions include White Wash Riders, designated to beginner surfers looking to gain what is oftentimes their first contest experience.
About Sisters of the Sea
This inclusive surf classic was founded in 1998, following the establishment of the SOS organization the previous year. Motivated by the tragic loss of Hawaiian surf legend Rell Sunn, the SOS set out to create an all-female surf contest that would raise money to support women battling breast cancer. After over two decades of competition, the SOS Classic is the largest and longest-running women’s surf competition in the nation. The goal of the surf classic has remained the same: to share the stoke with women of all skill levels.
2021 Results
For this year’s classic, the waves were in the 1-2 foot range with light offshore winds early, which turned more onshore throughout the afternoon. With women of all ages hitting the waves, stoke levels were high as the classic kicked off. In contrast to other traditional surf contests, competitors were encouraging each other in and out of the water, sharing tips and feedback.
In the end, it was 12-year-old Jacksonville native Lanea Mons who took the win in the Beaches Go Green Women’s Pro, Mons’ first professional event. Mons was followed by Madison Lavender in second place, with sister Ava taking third, and Savannah Love claiming fourth place in the pro final. The Beaches Go Green Women’s Shortboard Pro finalists split the $2,500 purse, with first place taking home $1,000.
