Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic

Nelscott Reef Oregon
1 October - 31 December 2009

Ross Clarke-Jones wins Kingfish and Anthony Tashnick takes the paddle

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 23 October, 2009 : - - Lincoln City Oregon -- The 2009 Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic and Big Wave Paddle In ran in perfect conditions on Thursday. Adam Replogle and Alistair Craft pull off a repeat win for the tow in event. Ross Clarke-Jones wins the Kingfish Title and Anthony Tashnick wins the Liquid Militia Paddle In Exhibition.

The event started just after 8 AM and ran all day, finishing up around 6 PM. Surfers traveled from around the world to compete, coming from as far as Australia and Ireland.

Conditions were perfect, with solid 30’+ surf and no wind all day. Competition was a high quality as the waves were. Making it to the tow in finals were the teams of Adam Replogle/Alistair Craft, Ross Clarke-Jones/Ian Walsh, Ikaika Kalama/Kainoa Havanio, and Jeff Kafka/Travis Payne. Separated by only 2/10ths of point, Replogle/Craft pull off the win over Jones/Walsh.

New this year was the Kingfish Title, awarded to the surfer with the best combined scores of tow in and paddle in. Ross Clarke-Jones beat out Tyler Fox by just 2/10ths of a point. Third place went to Chad Jackson. The Liquid Militia Paddle In Exhibition saw some great paddle in surfing at Nelscott Reef. Earning third place was Chris Bertish. Second place went to Keallii Mamala, and Anthony Tashnick took first.

This is the earliest in the season that the event has been called. Holding the contest this early allowed for some extra hours of daylight, which was must needed. Finishing, just before sunset, the event went off without a hitch thanks to the hard work of all the volunteers, judges, safety crew and sponsors. The after party was held at the Elks Lodge with food donated from various local restaurants and beer provided by Kona Brewery.

Thanks to all the sponsors that made this event a success including Red Bull, Liquid Militia, Blowsion, The Oregon Sports Authority, Russo Surfboards, Kona Brewery, and FreelanceImaging, as well as all the businesses that donated rooms, food, and other services to this event.

Photos of the event will be loaded shortly on the official Nelscott Reef Web Page nelscottreef.com. The Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic is now in its fifth year. It operates on a threemonth holding period, October 1 through December 31st, and unofficially marks the opening of the North Pacific big wave season. The contest has amazingly been held each year it has operated, boasting a better record than any big wave event in history.

About Behemoth LLC. Behemoth was started in 2005 for the purpose of promoting surf events at Nelscott Reef and other surf locations around the world. Founding member, John Forse, was the pioneer at Nelscott Reef and made his first attempt to ride the reef in 1995. Forse, along with Jim Kusz, safety coordinator for North Lincoln Fire and Rescue and veteran water rescue team leader, and Adam Wagner of Action Sports Northwest, operate
Behemoth LLC out of Lincoln City, Oregon. Behemoth LLC organized and promoted the first annual Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic, bringing the sport of surfing to the professional level in Oregon for the first time.

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About Behemoth LLC.
Behemoth was started in 2005 for the purpose of promoting surf events at Nelscott Reef and other surf locations around the world.  Founding member, John Forse, was the pioneer at Nelscott Reef and made his first attempt to ride the reef in 1995.  Forse, along with Jim Kusz, safety coordinator for North Lincoln Fire and Rescue and veteran water rescue team leader, and Adam Wagner of Action Sports Northwest, operate
Behemoth LLC out of Lincoln City, Oregon.  Behemoth LLC organized and promoted the first annual

Previous reports:
# 1 : Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic dedicated to Gary Smither
# 2 : Holding period opens for Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic
# 3 : Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic changes status to yellow
# 4 : Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic greenlighted for Thursday  

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