|
|
|
|
The 21st Annual
The 2003 "Subaru of Jacksonville" 20th
Annual WaveMasters Surf Contest enjoyed yet another huge success in all
aspects. The weather, waves, crowd, competition, and all the activity on the
beach resulted in a spectacular weekend of fun for the 200-plus competitors
and thousands of spectators.
The annual WaveMasters Contest attracts hundreds
of Florida's top surfers, as well as many semi-retired local competitors, all
vying for tons of fantastic prizes, including a Grand Prize trip to Costa Rica
from First Coast Travel. Trained judges, an abundance of media coverage, great
sponsors, and ESA organizers all combine to make this Florida's premiere surf
event.
The Beach Raffle is responsible for raising over
$3000 towards our fund raising efforts. Over a dozen new surfboards, six
skateboards, 2 dozen pairs of shades, a beach cruiser, and a multitude of
surfing accessories make it look like a surf shop on the beach. All of this
product exposure, combined with PA announcements, banners on the scaffold, TV,
newspaper, radio, our 32 page full color event magazine, entry forms, posters,
contest T-shirts, our web page and more, make this a promotional extravaganza
for any company looking to boost their image in the Jacksonville market.
Surfing Magazine recently called Jacksonville the
top producer of East Coast talent these days. The WaveMasters Contest has
become the Showcase Event for not only North Florida, but the entire state as
well. Pictured above, left to right, Evan Thompson, #1 Menehune & brother
of East Coast Boys Champ, Cody; 75 year old Hall of Famer & ESA All Star
Howie Lyon; U.S. Surfing Federation President Paul West, Contest Director
Mitch Kaufmann, and WaveMasters' Founder Cesar Garcia; Karina Petroni, the
hottest female commodity in America; ESA Florida Regional Director and top
competitor Marilyn Austin; Head-Judge and previous recipient of the
WaveMasters Scholarship Award Kai Ferguson.
|
