Christian Surfers United States

November 30th - Turkey Classic review meeting at the Cruciano's house
December 1st - RVCA & Cobian sample sale at GT's house (39 Ocean Woods Drive off 16th St)

It seems like we get taught a lesson in thankfulness every year at the Turkey Classic. The past few years, the long-range forecast for the event always seems bleak, only to change at the last moment and provide fun surf. The idea to "pray for surf" is not just a slogan, but a foundation which we have leaned upon. We thank the Lord that blessed us during the weekend with good surf! Here are some highlights from this year's Turkey Classic:

Title Sponsor - Crispers came on board to sponsor the event as the title sponsor. They provided a great meal for all the competitors during the Saturday night banquet.

Saturday's Surf - After a brief shot of onshore wind the previous day, the waves held all day at waist to chest high, with the occasional larger set.

Josh Autrey - Josh won all three events he entered (which were all the most hotly contested), and every preliminary heat, going 11/11 overall.

10th Street - Although the parking was limited, the sandbar at 10th Street stayed true all weekend long. The lack of a deep trough allowed most waves to break all the way to the beach during the midday high tide.

4 Person Heats - All heats had only 4 competitors, making it easy to catch a lot of waves during the heats and keep the surfers happy.

Team Event - The hotly contested Team event was a treat to watch as 2-person teams surfed strategically to get an edge over the competition.

Photos and Video Highlights - During the Saturday banquet, the days best waves, beach events, and lifestyle shots were put together for a photo and video slideshow.

Thanks: God for sending us waves for the weekend, all the volunteers who served, and the competitors who showed up despite the 30 degree morning air temperatures and poor surf forecast. See you next year!