Photos From Quiksilver's Newport Beach Surf Championships
This past weekend, the 22nd Annual Quiksilver Newport Beach Surf Championships, presented by Jack’s Surfboards, took a trip down memory lane to one of surfing’s most iconic era’s, Echo Beach. The high temperatures, two-to-three foot waves, florescent colors, thigh-high polka dot boardshorts, neon Zinka, and retro twin fins made it feel like the Echo Beach era never ended.
Billy Hopkins, hearts Echo Beach. Photo: Sardelis
Echo Beach Challenge competitors had to surf one of these four twin fins in their heat. Photo: Heilman
Bobby Okvist, won the High School Division with his progressive aerial repertoire. Photo: Moir
The next generation of Zinka enthusiasts. Photo: Moir
It wouldn't be Echo Beach without the infamous Echo Beach girls. Photo: Heilman
Newport Beach's, Chase Wilson, spending some quality time in the green room. Photo: Heilman
Quinn McCrystal's, strong back-hand helped him and partner Colin Moran win the Echo Beach Challenge and pocket $3,000. Photo: Heilman
Meah Collins, daughter of legendary surfer Richie Collins, came in a close second place behind Tyler Gunter in the Elementary School Division. Photo: Moir
Tyler Newton, flying high in the Open Men Division. Photo: Moir
Surf Side Sports’, Chase WIlson and Nick Skawinski, finished second, while Team Rip Curl’s Quinn McCrystal and Colin Moran took top honors. Photo: Sardellis
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