TransWorld Surf’s latest surf flick, Surprise Excitement Party, featuring SPY’s John John Florence and Parker Coffin is here! Check out the premiere on Wednesday, August 3 at the Lido in Newport Beach, CA. Free admission so don’t miss out!
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
Sat June 25 ended a 5 day surf contest to see who would be considered one of the best surfers within their age division. The Surfing America Championships was an invite only event that selected the best surfer from the east and west coast of the US and Hawaii.
Spy’s Parker Coffin from Santa Barbara surfed in the boys under 16 division. Last year Parker finished 2nd in this division, narrowly losing to Kolohe Andino. This year was all about redemption and from his first heat Parker established that he was going to be the one to beat. Parker ended his final heat with an incredible last ride and a point back to his family and friends which was rewarded with 9.8 and a heat total of 17.80, that left the rest of the surfers in that heat needing a combination of score to beat him. That’s redemption!
See more of Parker and the the event by clicking HERE and HERE
Parker coming to the beach in a suit showed he's all about business. Parker holding his 1st palce trophy for the contest and the seasons overall ratings
Screen grab of Parker's 9.8 winning ride in the finals
Parker holding his American Flag board talking to Lakey Peterson
Well day 2 is over and done with, TG! Parker had a wave starved heat and with only 8 mins left, Parker managed to get his two waves and make the heat. His 15.17 heat total was enough to win and advance him into the next round which is today around 1:20. If you want to see more of the contest click HERE. Wish us luck!
This was one if his moves that earned him an 8.0 on this wave
(left to right) Dave Post, Parker Coffin and me, John Oda. Ha! We all looked way too focused. I guess it paid off. :)
Parker had a good day today at the Surfing America Championships in the under 16 division. He scored the days highest ridden wave 9.7 and the highest combined heat total of 19.36 points out of a possible 20. Go to SURFLINE to see a video of Parker waves from Tuesday’s heat.
Parker just got back from Mexico. He went down with Dusty Payne and Matt Wilkinson to shoot and film for the new Transworld movie. Check his newest webisode from Young Wise Tails
Update video #5 of the US team in Peru. Check Parker Coffin’s part at the 5:54 mark, where he gives a tour of the team house in Peru. BTW notice Parker loves the Parker sunglass drping from this jacket zipper. Enjoy!
