3/10/07 Nekton's Spring Break Yo Self Skim Comp • Indian Rocks Beach FL

Saturday, March 10th, 2007 - Indian Rocks Beach Florida... Despite the lack of any significant shore break; Cory Lopez's inaugural NEKTON SURF SHOP; SPRING BREAK YO SELF PRO/AM SKIM CONTEST enjoyed a huge turn-out and was by all counts a big success. Even though Cory was not present for the event (he's in Australia preparing for the next ASP tournament); his name helped draw a huge crowd of competitive Skim Boarders from all over Florida. Although the surf was reported to be cranking a solid 6' plus on the East Coast (of Florida), it did not keep the crowd away, as Spring Breakers and Skim Boarding enthusiasts came out in droves to participate in and watch the comp go down.

Given that the Gulf shore break was inconsistent and a tad small in size, the event promoters enlisted the help of a large fishing boat to cruise up and down the beach and create up to a 1' ft wake, until the Coast Guard put a stop to that. Still the riders all made the best of the minimal conditions and put on a great show of tricks and aerial wizardry for the crowd to enjoy. Shop manager and event promoter, Dustin Howard kept the crowd up to date with lively blow by blow commentary and Monster Energy kept the crowd "buzzing" with energy drinks. The event was sponsored by O'Neill, Anarchy Eyewear, Monster Energy, Freestyle, Hatfield, Gulfster.com, Humit, and the local YMCA. Nekton fed the hungry throngs after the event with a massive blow-out BBQ back at the shop parking lot, down the street.

A big Mahalo goes out to all the sponsors and supporters of this event!!!

Pro Men’s Results:
1st Place $700.00—Pete Anderson
2nd place $200.00– Brad Domke
3rd place $100.00 –Chris Splendore
Anarchy Sunglasses “Best Air”
$500.00—Steve Bradford