In Loving Memory of Dollie Sue Watson
This past Saturday, surfers gathered to honor the memory of Dollie Sue Watson with the 12th Annual MayDay Memorial Surf Classic. For the last 12 years, the surf community has gathered to celebrate the memory of Dollie Sue after her untimely passing in 2006 at the age of just 46. Dollie Sue is remembered for her upbeat attitude, for her optimism and selflessness.
Presented by Halifax Health, the MayDay Memorial Surf Classic helps to promote awareness of heart disease, especially in women. This event includes all members of the surf scene, presenting divisions including shortboard, longboard, pro, and more.
Clear Skies & Good Vibes
The sun was shining with clear skies and strong onshore winds making for clean but small surf for this year’s event. Located to the Northside of the Flagler Beach pier, competitors took to the small scale waves with gusto. Shortboard divisions put on an impressive show despite the conditions, with Flagler Beach local Jimmy Blumenfeld taking the men’s pro win. Longboard division surfers enjoyed the fruits of strong offshore winds, allowing for clean lines and noserides.
The mood of the day was nothing short of jovial, as surfers traded waves, cheering each other on from the line up. An inclusive, upbeat tone is rare to find in a competition setting, but the MayDay Memorial Surf Classic does it best.
Results
Boys Presented by Flagler Board Shack
1. Tyko Tran
2. Tanner Brasol
3. Blake Stark
4. Gabe Stewart
5. Tyler Culotta
6. Mason Cole
Groms by The Gildon Group
1. Tanner Brasol
2. Kydon Larrabee
3. Walker Brasol
4. Tyko Tran
5. Gavin Larbrie
6. Taylor Brasol
Open Women’s by Fishers Heat & Air Inc.
1. Delaney Spruill
2. Fiona Sargente
3. Lisa Sweeters
4. Rya Lafferty
5. Elana Carroll
6. Sydney Osborne
Men’s Longboard by Conklin Painting
1. Patrick Conklin
2. Rob Schweizer
3. Ryan Conklin
4. Dan Worley
5. Skye Blumenfeld
6. Devin Rickie
Women’s Longboard by Conklin Painting
1. Fiona Sargente
2. Mimi Munro
3. Marlee Ferrara
4. Candice Griffin
5. Stacey Finch
6. Stephanie Kujawa
Girls by Tortugas Kitchen
1. Delaney Spruill
2. Rya Lafferty
3. Sydney Adams
4. Makena DiPersia
5. Tracey Spruill
6. Aurora Purdy
Open Men’s by Coastal Tile
1. Stephan Nipple
2. Tobey Purvis
3. Blake Stark
4. Dane Hoskins
5. Jacob Purvis
6. Shawn Noble
Legends by Danny Gilbert Union Home Mortgage
1. Stephan Nipple
2. Bob Lindsley
3. Mark Kincaid
4. JC Mallorca
Gentleman’s by Dunnellon Podiatry
1. Tommy Grooms
2. Dan Worley
3. Travis Ajay
4. Eric Wilson
5. Nic Stephens
6. Chris Chibbaro
Men’s Pro by Millie’s
1. Jimmy Blumenfeld $500
2. Ryan Huckabee $325
3. Chase Elmore $225
4. Evan Tyson $150
Women’s Pro by East Coast Acupuncture
1. Maddie Lavender $400
2. Ava Lavender $300
3. Delaney Spruill $200