Hotdoggers 2014

The contest season is now over....

It's been a great year, with plenty of banter and quality surfing at the Hotdoggers contests. The vibe at the events is what makes it such an enjoyable experience and I would recommend joining to any longboarder wanting to improve.

The inclusion of the single fin division has been a massive success.

This year I was stoked to grab two 2nd place overall finishes. Jack Unsworth beat me in both divisions and i have no arguments with that, the kid is ripping. He's styled his way to many wins this year including the British junior title, Stylemasters, Jesus Juniors and 2nd overall on the British Tour. Well done buddy!

Stylemasters

The Stylemasters contest hosted by the Hotdoggers was held down at Saunton last weekend.The 'no leash' policy put off a few prospective entrants that didn't fancy the potentially lengthy swim. The surf was pumping, overhead and clean in the morning, with a slight drop in both swell and wind forecast through the day.

Entrants travelled from Cornwall and the south coast as well as the usual local top loggers.

The single fin contest was held first and I was happy to progress through the rounds until I came unstuck in the semi finals ending up 5th. 

Results 

1. James Parry

2. Pete Symms

3. Ben Haworth

4. Ciaran McQueen

Next was the vintage 1960's boards. At first these boards felt alien to surf and unrefined compared to the modern day boards I ride. After progressing through the 1st round I made the decision that I would surf a different board in each heat, the novelty of this event was one to be cherished and I wanted to embrace it. This theory seemed to work as I made the final, the other boys in the final are currently at the top of their game and i enjoyed trading waves with them on 50+ year old boards.

Results

1. Jack Unsworth

2. James Parry

3. Ben Haworth

4. Greg Norman

A huge thanks to Norman Wright for organising a quality event and cheers to the judges and sponsors that made it all possible.