Commander Of California

It is here folks the heat that everyone has been asking for. The Commander Of California will be a four man heat of Your choice, yes YOU the people. Vote for your representatives from the area where you live. This person will represent your turf, in a four man heat to see WHO produces the best surf kayakers.

This is for bragging rights.

Here are the NOMINEES:

NOR-CAL(Oregon border - Petaluma)

Dick Wold - Designer extraordinare. Makes surf kayak playboats, which rip. This man knows how to surf, spin, blunt you name it he does it.

Kevin Tinney - Arcata's smooth operator. Kevin is a gentle giant until he hits the water. There you find him outside hitting the big stuff. He ain't afraid of a big wave.

Jeff Burlingham - The Maestro. Ripping style, brining the river to the ocean. He plays a song every time he is on a wave.


BAY AREA(Petaluma - Monterey):

Dave Johnston: He ain't called Dave the Wave for nothin'. This man surf's big waves, and pulls even bigger moves. He is a crowd favorite, with his humble demeanor, but like Bob Marley says, Don't let him Fool yah, oh no"!

Jono Stevens: A technical master. Jono dissects waves left and right, breaking them down into the simplest of forms.

Rusty Sage: NUFF SAID.


Central Coast(Monterey - Santa Barbara):

Fletcher Burton: Waveski sensation. This man does it all, he stands up on his waveski, surf kayaks, and waveski's. One of the fastest people in a sit down surf craft that you will see.

John Bonaventure: Calm and collected. John will mesmerize you with his roundhouses and his pocket maneuvers.

Vince Shay: What can I say about Vince that has not already been said. Amazing boat designer, ripping paddler that is starting to embark on his aerial arsenal. Watch out for Vince, his wave knowledge is impeccable.


So- Cal(Santa Barbara - Mexico):

Byron Olson: Boat designer and a southern Cal force to be reckoned with. Very strong paddling style. Vertical moves and a lot of drive is what you will see from this ripper.

Chris Russ: The EDGE. Chris's edge control is amazing. He shreds waves, carving them like a turkey.

Matt Radis: Super Rad is his nickname. Matt has the best mix of old school flavor with new school tricks. You name it he's got it.


These are the people that you are voting for. Submit your votes to norcalsurfkayak@yahoo.com . Tell me your name and where you are from.

GOOD LUCK CONTESTANTS.