The Eco Pro 2019 Event # 3 Report & Series Points Leaderboard
Photos and captions by Tom Dugan, visit us on Instagram @easternsurfmag
THE HEAT WAS ON through Florida’s first winter swell and the Eco Pro wasted no time taking advantage of south Florida bombs!!!
Eco Pro stop #3, Future 6 Pro at Jupiter Beach, was held Sunday, Nov 17, in solid 5-6’+ north swell. Under some cold, windy, and gloomy conditions plus a king tide with almost no beach to work on, the entire staff was forced to operate under very challenging conditions proving the Eco Pro has the team that walks the walk. This stop’s team included Beach Directors Michael Bloom, Bryan Craig, and Jim Tolliver, Event Directors Donny Ottofaro and Jesse Robinson of Future 6, announcers Travis Ajay and William Kimball, and Judge’s Panel Eddie Guilbeau, Barry Pasonski, Bruce Bernstein and Head Official Jeff Klugael.
The man to beat was Chase Modelski. He surfed with speed and accuracy that took him to the win in both the Men’s AND the Junior Pro Divisions. He is currently first in the ratings for the Junior Pro and second in the Men’s Pro Divisions. PHOTO : DUGAN
The Men’s and Junior Pro were missing a few competitors due to injuries like Tommy Coleman and Logan Kamen opening up opportunities to advance for the other competitors. Junior Pro points leader, Chase Modelski, was in form and brought his A game winning both the Men’s Pro & Junior Pro finals in his own backyard. Men’s Pro points leader, Daniel Glenn, also grabbed another solid result with a 3rd place in Men’s Pro. Glenn is in position to win back to back titles this season. USA team member and recent gold medal at ISA games winner, Ryan Huckabee, made two finals during the Future 6 Pro weekend earning a 2nd place position in Junior Pro and 4th in Mens Pro. Giorgio Gomez, fresh off a quarter finals result at the WQS Barbados event followed up with a 2nd place in Men’s Pro final.
Last year’s overall winner and this year’s points leader Daniel Glenn did not take home the win but ended up in 3rd place in the Men’s Pro. He only sits 596 points ahead in the ratings with one more event to go. Time will tell if he repeats his win for a second time. PHOTO : DUGAN
Australian WQS competitor and stand out, Amiya Doyle, won a very competitive Women’s Pro final over points leader, Coral Schuster, USA team member Sara Abbott and local ESA standout Sydney Corbitt.
Masters Pro final was stacked, but it was Jupiter local William Kimball edging out Jimmy Blumenfeld, Bryan Craig and points leader Jay Smith. Amateur division winners included Chris Prankun Open Men’s, Ellie Barimo Open Women’s, Vance Weyandt Boys U12, Sofia Gamboa Girls U12, Tanner Corbitt Boys U16, Sydney Corbitt Girls U16. Thank you to our staff for doing an awesome job in grueling conditions!!
Australian Amiya Doyle has been traveling the world doing events in hopes of making the World Tour. She entered the Women’s Pro and won it with her strong and smooth surfing. PHOTO : DUGAN
The Future 6 Pro is a great example of growth with a supportive line up of sponsors from across the state including Island Root Kava Bar, Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation, Surf Taco Jupiter, Southern 441 Toyota, Ultra Finish Painting, Crowd Control Surfboards, Ground Swell Surf Shop, and Nomad Surf Shop. Of course, lets not forget this season’s points winners grand prizes are provided by Huey Surf Charters (Mentawai), Metztli Tours (El Salvador), Surf Training Factory, and McCranels Orthodontics.
This contest, thanks to Eco Pro Chairman Jim Tolliver and Future 6 VP Jesse Robinson hitting the pavement, produced some first ever BOOSTER sponsors local to the Jupiter and Treasure Coast areas. These booster sponsors kicked up the pro division purses to stoke out the competitor line up. Special thanks to Konrady Coring and Cutting, TKO Plumbing, Meyer Lucas Compass Team, Tropical Waters Pool Services, Laid Right Flooring, Juno Beach Mobil and Matthias Fretz Real Estate for adding something extra special to the Future 6 Pro.
There were a few nice size sets for the event and Matthew Glenn made sure he got his share on his way to a equal fifth in the Men’s Pro. PHOTO : DUGAN
Future 6 Pro stop #3 results brought to you by Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation:
Men’s pro
1. Chase Modelski
2. Giorgio Gomez
3. Daniel Glenn
4. Ryan Huckabee
5. Jensen Callaway
5. Matthew Glenn
Florida surfer Giorgio Gomez put up quite a fight in the Men’s Pro, almost taking the top spot, but with an on fire opponent he ended up in second place. PHOTO : DUGAN
Junior Pro
1. Chase Modelski
2. Ryan Huckabee
3. Reef Coote
4. Tanner Corbitt
Ryan Huckabee had a good showing grabbing a second in the Junior Pro and a fourth in the Men’s Pro. Ryan mid full wraparound. PHOTO : DUGAN
Women’s Pro
1. Amiya Doyle
2. Coral Schuster
3. Sara Abbott
4. Sydney Corbitt
With a King Tide affecting the beach with an ocassional wash thru, the judges, staff and announcers were backed up way into the dunes. Not the best place to be, but with hardly any beach left it was the only call. PHOTO : DUGAN
Masters pro
1. William Kimball
2. Jimmy Blumenfeld
3. Bryan Craig
4. Jay Smith
The beach scene with the Men’s Junior Pro Finalists headed for the surf. PHOTO : DUGAN
Open Men’s
1. Chris Prankun
2. Casey Coote
3. Eduardo Roure
4. Jimmy Blumenfeld
Eduardo Roure, 3rd Opens mens. PHOTO: DUGAN
Open Women’s
1 Ellie Barimo
2. Ana Pacca
3. Sydney Corbitt
4. Salome Abegar
5. Audrey Rasmussen
Women’s Pro Winners. Photo Courtesy Eco Pro
Boys U17
1. Tanner Corbitt
2. Justin Shaw
3. Nick Bieber
Girls U17
1. Sydney Corbitt
2. Audrey Rasmussen
Boys U13
1. Vance Weyandt
2. Grady Love
3. Reef Coote
4. Merrick Prankun
Boys Under 13 Winners. Photo: Courtesy Eco Pro
Girls U13
1. Sofia Gamboa
2. Summer Bistyga
Polywogs
1. Jake Fisher
2. Malia Tolliver
Points Leader Board brought to you by Surf Taco Jupiter. Eco Pro updated points ratings going into season finale @ Paradise Park Dec 7 or 8 with 3 of 4 results countng towards final adjusted ratings.
Men’s pro
1. Daniel Glenn 2,466
2. Chase Modelski 1,810
3. Tommy Grooms 1,537
4. Josh Nicastro 1,531
5. Ryan Huckabee 1,385
6. Matthew Glenn 1,184
7. Tommy Printess 1,142
8. Giorgio Gomez 900
8. Jesse Heilman 900
8. Corey Howell 900
11. Matthew Zaccaria 729
11. Eros Exharo 729
13. Jensen Callaway 656
13. Hunter Roland 656
15. Cobie Gittner 531
15. Kedren Ferrero 531
15. Garrett Service 531
Junior Pro
1. Chase Modelski 2,000
2. Ryan Huckabee 1,800
3. Reef Coote 1,620
4. Braeden Kopec 1,000
5. Blake Kantack 900
6. Ben Wingate 810
7. William Dean 729
7. Tanner Corbitt 729
Women’s pro
1. Coral Schuster 1,629
2. Salome Abegar 1,312
3. Amiya Doyle 1,000
3. Haley Watson 1,000
3. Kayla Darden 1,000
6. Zoe Benedetto 900
7. Sara Abbott 810
7. Bree Labiak 810
9. Sidney Corbitt 729
10. Mya Sniadach 656
10. Ellie Barimo 656
Masters Pro
1. Jay Smith 2,041
2. Jimmy Blumenfeld 1,900
3. Bob Lindsly 1,385
3. Shane Suefert 1,385
5. William Kimball 1,000
5. Kent Compayre 1,000
7. Matt Dayton 900
7. Stephon Nipple 900
9. Brian Craig 810
10. Ricky Grimson 810
Open Men’s
1. Tommy Printess 2,187
2. Jay Smith 2,087
3. Casey Coote 1,800
4. Icah Wilmot 1,000
4. Chris Pranckun 1, 000
6. Bob Lindsly 810
6. Eduardo Roure 810
6. CJ Ilano 810
9. Jimmy Blumenfeld. 729
10. Ty Jansen 729
Season finale stop #4, One Lagoon Pro at Paradise Park in Indiatlantic Beach, is set for the weekend of December 7-8. To register, visit www.ecoprosurf.org/register
See you there for the fireworks!
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