- April 23, 2024
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The Flagler Surf Series is an idea that local pro bodyboarder Dan Worley has been bouncing around for a couple years now. His vision became a reality Sunday, April 8, with the first Flagler Surf Series event.
While he was in high school, Worley was part of the DECA group that started the Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Contest, and with the success and growth of that competition, the idea was to bring a less mainstream event back to Flagler Beach.
“It’s time for this professional bodyboarder to give back to the community that has given me so much and shaped me into the man that I have always wanted to be,” Worley said.
Although strong northeast winds prevented surfing Friday and Saturday, the waters cleared up Sunday for the contest that included a Retro Circa ’70s Division, which featured classic board shapes.
Keeping this a locals-only contest, Finn’s Beachside Pub was the presenting sponsor and fully backed the financials for the Pro Division. Other supporters were Safe Exit LLC, Sully’s Surf Shop and Clever Surfboards.
“I hope with the success of this first event to bring events 2 and 3 to life by the end of the year,” Worley said.
The next Flagler Surf Series event is tentatively scheduled near the Fourth of July.
THE WINNERS
Men’s Pro
1. Jimmy Blumenfeld
2. Josh Nicastro
3. Eric Worley
Bodyboard Pro
1. Dan Worley
2. Billy Anderson
3. Damian Dinham
Women Pro
1. Haley Watson
2. Elle Klien
3. Rossi Klien
Super Groms Boys
1. Skye Blumenfeld
2. Evan Tyson
3. Ryan Huckabee
Super Groms Girls
1. Olivia Beaven
2. Bella Beaven
3. Hanah Blevins
Open Bodyboard
1. Tim Dalzell
2. Jeff Dalzell
3. Eric Worley
Juniors
1. Austin Tarus
2. Dylan Prestwood
3. Forrest Linder
Retro Circa ’70s
1. Patrick Conklin
2. Devin Ricke
3. Dan Worley
Men’s
1. Tony Marino
2. Eric Worley
3. Kyle Wilson
Boys
1. D.J. Buchanon
2. Ryan Conklin
3. Patrick Conklin
Head Honchos
1. Jimmy Blumenfeld
2. Jay Smith
3. Jesse Buzana
Corn Hole Champs
Team Outlaw
