The 12th Annual Surf for the Sea surf contest was held at the Oceanside Pier on Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7, 2008. This surfing event is in loving memory of the late Harry Bennett, Steve Leighton, Tore Bonura, Chuck “Clubber:” Hundley, Banning Capps, John Craven, and most recently Geoff “Midget” Smith. They are all local surfers who have passed away. This is a memorial benefit for the Environment with all proceeds going to the Surfrider Foundation – San Diego and other environmental organizations that
help to raise awareness and help protect our ocean, waves and beaches. Over 180 competitors received an event T-Shirt, lunch catered by Johnny Manana’s Restaurant and a chance at raffle prices including 5 surfboards.
A Special Environmental Award was presented to Marco Gonzalez of Coast Law Group for his continuous support in protecting Oceanside beaches.
Pro/Am Open
1. Chris Abad Oceanside $440
2. Zach Rhinehart Oceanside $ 200
3. Scott McBride Oceanside $140
4. Jason Bennett Oceanside $100
Men (18-24)
1. Jack Prestie Oceanside
2. Reid Chambers Oceanside
3. Daniel Ward Oceanside
4. Tyler Cash Oceanside
Masters
1. John Daniels Oceanside
2. Scott McBride Oceanside
3. Justin Heit Oceanside
4. Josh Spengler Oceanside
Grandmasters (35 & over)
1. Wally Puha Oceanside
2. David Nelson San Marcos
3. Erik Krammer Oceanside
4. Mark Webb Oceanside
Legends (50 +)
1. Witt Rowlett Carlsbad
2. Dave Kerr Oceanside
3. Scott Saunders San Clemente
Grommets (Boys 12 & under)
1. Colton Overin San Clemente
2. Brooks Bushman Oceanside
3. Austin Crockett Aliso Viejo
4. Reese Wahlin Capistrano Beach
5. Tyler Killeen Long Beach
6. Tobie Grierson Laguna Beach
Boys (13-14)
1. Mikey Prestie Oceanside
2. Spencer Bentley Carlsbad
3. Brooks Bushman Oceanside
4. Lucas Johnson Carlsbad
Junior Men (15-17)
1. J D MacFadden Oceanside
2. Keyen Bentley Carlsbad
3. Brandon Dreyer Oceanside
4. Max Gardenier Oceanside
Gromettes (Girls 12 & under)
1. Kylie Loveland Carlsbad
2. Avalon Johnson Carlsbad
3. Caitlan Byers Oceanside
4. Bry Macaraeg Oceanside
5. Jadyn Heit Oceanside
6. Kailey Newtson Oceanside
Open Women Shortboard
1. Heather Jordan Oceanside
2. Dresden Rowlett Carlsbad
3. Heather Pine Oceanside
4. Bryn Lutz Carlsbad
5. Hayley Conant Oceanside
6. Jenny Promacks Fallbrook
7. Marisa Kuiken Carlsbad.
