Two of the largest and most credible amateur surfing events are held in the month of June. Last week Parker won the boys under 16 divisions in the Surfing America Championships, which was held in perfect overhead Lower Trestles. This week on July 3rd ended the NSSA National Championships, held in Huntington Beach, and the conditions were held mostly in below average conditions.
Parker showing his versatility in all types of surf conditions, once again stepped on to the podium in the #1 spot in the Open Juniors division.
Parker started off the final heat with a 5.5 and an 8.75 in the first five minutes, which had the rest of the competitors in that heat needing a combination of scores. On his 3rd and final wave Parker increased his lead with a 7.75 leaving the rest of the pack way behind and his 2nd major win of this summer.
If there was any doubt of Parker’s ability, the back-to-back wins have proven that he is the best 15 yr old in the nation.
Parker had this to say about his recent victory. “Until lately I hadn’t really won a major event in almost a year. This weekend I nailed my second win, which was my goal for this summer. I am very excited and can’t believe that it all came together for me. June and the first part of July has been the most fun and best times I have ever had. A lot of great things have happened and I hope it doesn’t end!”
Parker talking about his win over the live webcast
This is Parker Coffin’s run during the 2010 NSSA West Coast Championships. This is the 2nd video includes the finals in Explorer Boy (1st place), Explorer Juniors (4th place), Open Juniors (3rd place) and Open Mens divisions (1st place).
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This is Parker Coffin’s run during the 2010 NSSA West Coast Championships. This video includes round 1 to the semi finals. The finals are in the 2nd video.
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This past weekend on October 24-25 down at Oceanside Pier on the northside was NSSA’s Open season #4. The waves were small but fun shaped and the team was ripping. Luke Davis was in typical form on Sat but he is so punk rock that he chose not to show up on Sun the final day.
Parker and Kanoa were standouts as well. As expected they surf themselves into the finals. Kanoa got 2nd in the Open boys division and Parker got 3rd in the Open juniors and won his 1st Open mens division event.
Check back for the video later on this week showing the guys blowing up.
Kanoa 2nd place Open boys division
Parker Coffin 3rd place Open juniors and 1st place Open Mens
09/10 NSSA Open Season event #2 in Oceanside CA on Sept 26-27, 2009. Featured Spy surfer are Parker Coffin and Kanoa Igarashi in this final video piece.
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09/10 NSSA Open Season event #2 in Oceanside CA on Sept 26-27, 2009. Featured Spy surfer are Luke Davis, Parker Coffin and Kanoa Igarashi in this part 1 of 2 video.
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Parker Coffin turned 14 on September 26th. Being one of the top ams in the US there are a lot of sacarfices made. One of them, is not being at home with your friends on your 14th birthday. Parker was in Oceanside for a NSSA Open season surf contest #2 but here was a gift waiting for him at the end of that weekend. That gift was a win in the NSSA Open Junior division at Oceanside Harbor south jetty. The finals was toe to toe battle between Parker and Kolohe Andino, leaving the other 2 in that heat combo’d for that win. Below are couple of pics from that weekend. Don’t forget to check back later on this week for the vid of Parker ripping.
Enjoy!
Parker with his eye on the prize
Parker in the Tron and proud father Rich in the Haymaker enjoying the winning moment
The ultimate birthday gift for a 14 year old. Happy Birthday Parker!
The NSSA Open season has begun. Parker Coffin and Kanoa Igarashi surf the 1st event in Huntington Beach CA on September 19-20, 2009. Paker Coffin takes home 4th place in the Junior’s division while Kanoa Igarashi places 3rd in the Boys division and 2nd in the Junior’s division.
Parker after a long sunny weekend looking a little sun burnt holding his 4th palce trophy
Fellow team rider Kanoa also looking a little sun dried and ready to call it a day.
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Spy surfers Luke Davis, Parker Coffin and Kanoa Igarashi
This is the wrap up for the West coast NSSA season. The waves for this event were consistent fun shaped chest to occasional head high. What can I say but these kids rip. The level of surfing just continues to grow and what a showdown this was. Keeping it short, the Spy team was on fire! See the results below and there will be a video up for viewing as soon as possible.
Luke Davis
Open Mens division 1st place
Air show division 4th place
Parker Coffin
Explorer Juniors division 1st place
Explorer Boys division2nd place
Open Mens division 4th place *
*youngest competitor ever to surf the Open Mens division in the West coast conference at 14 years old
Kanoa Igarashi
Open Boys division 1st place
Explerer Menehuene division 1st place
Explorer Boys division 3rd place
Open Juniors division 3rd place
** 1st competitor ever to surf in 4 divisional finals during the NSSA West Coast Championships
Some other 2009 NSSA regular season accomplishments were Parker Coffin won the Gold Coast Explorer Boys division and Kanoa Igarashi won the Southwest Explorer Menehuene and Open Boys divisions. Kanoa Igarashi also won a earth shattering 30 regular season wins crushing the previous 21 win record held by Spy’s Cory Arrambide.
Remember to check back to see some good surfing from the Luke, Parker and Kanoa!
Spy’s Evan Thompson from Jax Beach Florida won the coveted Open Men’s NSSA East coast tile.
The NSSA East coast championship were held at Sebastian Inlet, FL April 16-19. Evan posted another great result by placing 2nd in the Explorer Juniors division. As a result of his recent success Evan was selected by the NSSA to be the surfer of the week.
More congratulations are to go out to these other Spy surfers who earned great results. Tristan Thompson Open Boys title Explorer Menehuene title, Nick Rupp Explorer Men’s win.
Evan and his younger brother Tristan along with Nick Rupp will be out in California on June 17-27 to surf the NSSA National Championships. For more information go to www.nssa.org
