18th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Contest and Luau

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association
Doheny Dana Point California
15 September 2007

18th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau Draws Crowds

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 19 September, 2007 : - - Dana Point, Ca -- It was a great sunny day with good surf as the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association ran its 18th annual Dale Velzy Classic at Doheny State Beach on September 15, 2007.  The event boasted surfers ranging in age from eight to over 70.

A great crowd of supporters framed the beach as each round of surfers began their respective heats. The event held over a nine hour period from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. was filled with great surfing.  Newly minted 70-year old Mickey Munoz won his first “70 and up” division riding a sponge board!  This was just two weeks after his now legendary birthday party was held at the very same beach.  With typical Munoz aplomb, he surfed better than ever.

Some of the most incredible surfing of the day however, was the junior men and women age groups.  They really ripped the two to three foot surf with flawless precision.  Some of the crowds were so appreciative of their advanced surfing that during the hotly contested semis and finals they were standing on the beach applauding their exceptional skills.

The Velzy family were in attendance during the luau and very appreciative of the event held in Dale’s honor.  Polynesian dancers and a live band capped the fun-filled day of classic longboarding, tandem surfing and paddle board racing.  Proceeds from the event are used to support the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s many charities.

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. 

Dale Velzy Classic Results 2007

Menehune Girls                                                    Junior Women    
1st - Kirra Kehoe HBLC                                         1st - Marissa Barry DLSA  
2nd - Becca Dunn DLSA                                       2nd - Lauren Nagn DLSA
3rd - Jesica Gale DLSA                                         3rd - Rachel Barry LBSC
4th - Page Edwards DLSA                                    4th - Danica Elberts DLSA
                                                                              5th - Rachael Calkins DLSA
                                                                              6th - Marisa Graham OLSC

Women                                                                Tandem
1st - Katie Calkins DLSA                                     1st - Mark & Debbie Gale DLSA
2nd - Cheryl McGregor  DLSA                            2nd - Clay & Kristen Huntington DLSA
3rd - Tracy Edwards DLSA                                3rd - Mark Calkins & Sean Edwards DLSA
4th - Rachael Dunn DLSA                                   4th - Jans Baltgalvis& Cathy LBSC
5th - Rita Bandrick DLSA                                    5th - Kelly French & Emily Rule DLSA
6th - Jeanette Francis LBSC

Menehune Boys                                               Junior Men
1st - Mason Klink DLSA                                       1st - Cole Robbins MSA
2nd - Dakota Faircloth LBSC                               2nd - Alex Calkins DLSA
3rd - Eli Gillis DLSA                                             3rd - Max Dexter DLSA
4th - Brock Thomson                                           4th - Jarred Mell BC
5th - Bennett Jones                                             5th - Colin Emery DLSA
6th - Shon Thompson LBSC                                6th - Bret Robbins MSA

Mens                                                                 Senior Men
1st - Tyler Warren DLSA                                   1st - Mark Stewart LBSC
2nd - Buck Barry DLSA                                     2nd - Ryan Mota LBSC
3rd - Mike Siordia LBSC                                     3rd - Scott Sap DLSA
4th - Dustin Martnick TI                                      4th - Troy Sugg
5th - Clint Clemmens DLSA                                5th - Erwin Cabala
6th - Shane Jones                                             6th - Shon Esparza LBSC

Master                                                             Grand Master
1st - Rubio Smith DLSA                                    1st - Mark Calkins DLSA
2nd - Pat Hines                                                 2nd - Steve Stirrett DLSA
3rd - John Coshland DLSA                               3rd - Bobby Knox DLSA
4th - Sam Gold LBSC                                        4th - Chuck McElvain DLSA
5th - Steve Tote LBSC                                      5th - Denny Michael DLSA
6th - Kio Son MSA                                             6th - Matt Albers NBSC

Legends                                                        Extreme Legends
1st - Sal Avila DLSA                                        1st - Mickey Munoz DLSA
2nd - Mike Dawson LBSC                                2nd - George Carr MSA
3rd - Mike Swenson DLSA                              3rd - Gary Stellar MSA
4th - Dick Whitehead DLSA                              4th - Frayne Higgason MSA
5th - Bill Spurgeon NBSA                                 5th - Bill Bragg NBSA   
6th - Bill Gray DLSA                                         6th - Russ Elwell

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