2024 Highlights & Results
Event Highlights
Dream longboarding conditions graced the Queen of the coast for the 2nd annual Cole Robbins Realty, Toes In The Cove, Rincon Longboard Classic presented by Body Glove. The event was produced by Surf Happens who have spear headed the Rincon Classic for the last 24 years.
Held on Saturday November 9th the event was blessed with 78 degree weather, not a drop of wind from dawn until dusk, and an increasing long period swell offering waist to chest high pristine conditions that were enjoyed by all from the 17 and under youth divisions to the 65 and up Legends.
Highlights of the event included the Beach House Expression Session featuring icons of the sport riding on vintage single fin longboards from the 60's for a 30 minute Free Style Jam which included 3 time world Champion Soleil Erico, style icon Kassia Meador, Cole Robbins perennial Rincon Classic and world tour competitor, former WSL world number 4 in shortboarding Conner Coffin, renowned film maker Jason Baffa, music and surfing legend Deny Aberg, local wood work master John Birchim and event director Chris Keet.
Mens runner up Troy Mothershead scoring a perfect heat in his semi final with two perfect 10 rides and the performance of the event award that netted him a custom Wayne Rich surfboard. Buzzer beater finish by mens winner Shane Harlow over Troy Mothershead on the final exchange as the buzzer sounded along with a similar ending in the Masters with Andrew Buck getting the score he needed to surpass an in form Clint Unander. Stella Landers and Joey Penueta dominated their finals match ups in their respective 17 U divisions.
Another highlight was the beach clean up hosted by the Surfrider Foundation and Surf Happens Foundation with 15 youth participating which left the Queen cleaner than before the event.
Truly a family affair the local community gathered to celebrate the legacy of the longboard tribe and enjoyed a magical Saturday that left everyone wanting for more.
Juniors 17 Under
1. Joey Penueta 15.43
2. Kai Landers 11.64
3. Nate Viscount 10.63
4. Vince Felix 10.3
5. Kai Safran 9.53
6. Jason Reyner --
Wahines 17U
1. Stella Landers 15.24
2. Luella Pace 13.64
3. Delilah Safran 8.93
4. Bo Martin 8.77
5. Charlotte Cooney 8
6. Addison Bruno 7.97
Mens 18 – 40
1. Shane Harlow 16.33
2. Troy Mothershead 15.5
3. Raymond Sayles 11.6
4. Leo Basica 11.46
5. Evan Trauntvein 7.17
6. James Pike 3.5
Womens 18 – 40
1. Ming Hui Brown 15.47
2. Lulu Ekenef 12.7
3. Jayna Malmsten 11.83
4. Kaira Wallace 10.4
5. Jade Blair 8.87
6. Minami Cramer 8.73
Mens Masters 41 – 55
1. Andrew Buck 16.1
2. Clint Unanader 15.87
3. James Grigsby 15.57
4. Chris Del Moro 13.33
5. Jeff Belzer 7.17
6. Jason Lesh 3.67
Womens Grand Masters 56+
1. Simone Reddingiuous 11
2. Lisa Luna 7.86
3. Debbie Booth 3.43
Mens Grand Masters 56 – 64
1. Steve Hanson 11.4
2. Ted Booth 8.77
3. Travis Bower 8
4. Troy Hoidal 6.07
5. Tony Luna 5.7
6. Dean Ehler 2.03
egends 66+
1. Danny Bralver 12.5
2. Wayne Rich 11.43
3. Dirk Layer 10.37
4. Tim Hodgson 7.36
5. Frank Morales 6.67
6. Thomas Kunz 6.6
Women’s Masters 41 – 55
1. Erin Bruno 11.9
2. Katharine Gerhardt 10.07
3. Stephanie Jamgochian 8.3
4. Rochelle King 8.23
5. Theresa O'boyle 7.3
6. Tawney Safran 3.67