MALIBU SURFING ASSOCIATION KEEPS MSA CLASSIC CROWN

17-Sep-2010

Local MSA lass hanging heels. Pic: Ron Greene

September 13 -- Malibu, CA. The Malibu Surfing Association's
Competition Team emerged victorious at the 2010 MSA Classic
invitational contest.

Held in beautiful weather with small but fun 1-3' surf at world-famous
First Point, Malibu, the MSA Classic entered over 275 athletes
representing California's elite surfing clubs from Sunset Cliffs to
Santa Cruz. Also participating were teams from the Hawaiian Longboard
Federation, Virginia Longboard Federation, Noosa Malibu Club (Qld, AU)
and, for the first time, the Salinas Longboard Surf Club from San
Sebastian, Spain.

Girl to left unidentified, Kailey center, and boyfriend, shaper, goofyfoot extrordinaire, artist Micah Wood. pic: Ron Greene

MSA Team members surfed in 12 out of 14 divisions finals, with 4
members capturing First Place awards: Keefe Gargan, Men 30-39; Allen
Sarlo, Men 50-59; Denny Aaberg, Men 60-69; and Sophie Sarlo, Women
Shortboard.

Micah Wood. Pic Ron Greene

The event's only perfect 10-point ride was turned in by surfer/shaper
Kevin Connelly (Men 30-39 Finals, La Jolla Shores Surfing
Association). With style to spare and noseriding skills that have won
him several titles -- including the 2009 U.S. Open Corona Noseriding
Invitational -- "KC" connected tens and fives on a wave from the top
of First Point to the beach, easily accumulating 25-plus seconds of
tip time.

John Baker in mid laugh. John is the legendary Malibu lifeguard & surfer. Pic: Ron Greene

Other standout performances were delivered by: repeat champions Tony
Silvagni (Men 20-29, Virginia Longboard Federation) and Mary Osborne
(Women 19-34, Ventura Surf Club), Keoni Bloomfield and Sierra Lerback
(both of the Hawaiian Longboard Federation), and Josh Constable and
Matt Cuddihy (both of the Noosa Malibu Club).


Matt Cuddihy hanging heels before walking back. pic Ron Greene

Michael Blum, MSA President, "It's a privilege for us to annually host
one of the only contests at First Point. Thanks to our friends and
partners who joined us for the weekend and to members of Malibu's
surfing community who've helped to make this one of the world's most
famous waves."

Noosa's own Matt Cuddihy. Pic: Ron Greene

Major support for the 2010 MSA Classic is provided by Global Surf
Industries. Other major partners include: Jim Beam Suftag, Surfrider
Foundation, Duke's Malibu, Emergen-C, Clif Bar, California State
Parks, and 100.3 FM The Sound.

Pacific Beach, CA kid Ricky Cunningham. Pic: Ron Greene

A portion of proceeds from the MSA Classic will be donated to
organizations working to improve water quality at Surfrider Beach.

Up close five over is Tony Silvagni (sp?). Pic: Ron Greene

MALIBU SURFING ASSOCIATION'S MSA CLASSIC
First Point, Surfrider Beach, Malibu
September 11/12 2010
1-3' glassy and sunny

Tony Silvagni. Pic: Ron Greene

1. Malibu Surfing Association (MSA)
2. Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club (OLSC)
3. Santa Cruz Longboard Union (SCLU)
4. Virginia Longboard Federation (VLF)
5. Santa Barbara Surf Club (SBSC)
6. Hawaiian Longboard Federation (HLF)
7. Sunset Cliffs Surfing Association (SCSA)
8. Windansea Surf Club (WSC)
9. Ventura Surf Club (VSC)
10. Malibu Boardriders Club (MBC)

Complete contest information is available online at www.msaclassic.com.