World’s Best Big Wave Riders to Paddle Massive Oregon Waves at the third Stop of the 2011 Big Wave World Tour & Womens Exhibition
Liquid Militia started it up at this events inception 6 years ago, and we’re still at it with the Nelscott Reef Paddle in Classic! Big sharks, steep walls, the coldest water imaginable, heavy waves and the best big wave surfers the world has to offer. Nelscott is known for the elements and the action, and its consistency. The Nelscott Reef event has been held every year, as soon as the contest window opens, the contest closes with podium finishes. This all goes down in Lincoln City, Oregon.
Like most big wave breaks, getting to the location is part of the adventure. When a positive swell looms, a 48 hour notice is hailed, from across the globe when the contest light hits ‘green’, contestants and media will be packing, flying, driving and arriving in Lincoln City. That hits when the contest director John Forse makes the call. Mr. Consistent hasn’t let anyone down yet, six years and running! With the inclusion on the Big Wave World Tour (BWWT), lucky seven looms, keep yourself staged any day.
LM Founder Paul Schulte
LM partner Shawn Alladio of K38
Liquid Militia founder and co-owner Paul “Pablo” Schulte was one of the inaugural tow-in surfers for the first event ever held, and partner Shawn Alladio of K38 provided the event water safety. The top 12 surfers from the Big Wave World Tour, including World Champions Carlos Burle (Brazil) and Jamie Sterling (Hawaii) along with big wave stars like Greg Long (USA), Ramon Navarro (Chile) and Chile’s winner Marcos Monteiro (Brazil) will join 12 event invitees to compete in this year event.
Last year Nelscott was the first big wave competition to incorporate a womens exhibition heat which was won by Keala Kennely (Hawaii). This year again the top women big wave chargers will gather for an Exhibition Session. There will also be an award for the Biggest Wave surfed on Nelscott’s South Reef.
Event sponsors included Boz Wetsuits, Dakine, Liquid Militia, and Russo Surfboards, as well as Surfline.com – BWWT official forecaster and Maca SolRaiz Organics – BWWT sponsor.
The event is organized by Behemoth llc. 1820 N.E. West Devils Lake Road, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367.
Current Big Wave World Tour ranking 2011/2012:
1. Peter Mel (USA)
2. Ben Wilkinson (Australia)
3. Marcos Monteiro (Brazil)
4. Joao De Macedo (Portugal)
5. Ramon Navarro (Chile)
6. Felipe Cesarano (Brazil)
For more information please visit: www.nelscottreef.com
Check out below video clip featuring team rider Tim West at the 09 Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic:
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