Barrigada, Guam –– Despite less than optimal wave conditions, the fourth annual Surf the Basin surfing and body-boarding competition, sponsored by Monster Energy Drink and organized by Guahan Napu Inc., saw nearly 30 contestants signed up to compete in four categories. The competitors battled challenging inconsistent three- to occasional four-feet choppy waves and onshore winds most of the day. The final standings of each division are as follows:
Junior division
1st place: Napu Taimanglo
2nd place: Jared Brandon Gogue
3rd place: Joshua James Gogues
4th place: Chad Cruz
Longboard division
1st place: Joeito Santiago
2nd place: Ken Concepcion
3rd place: Kenny Pier
4th place: JJ Sandstrom
Bodyboard division
1st place: Carl Dela Cruz
2nd place: Brian Cruz
3rd place: John Barber
4th place: Joe Santos
Shortboard surfing division
1st place: Joeito Santiago
2nd place: Shane Pier
3rd place: Aaron Taylor
4th place: Edd Lacuata
In addition to Monster Energy Drink, the event was supported by Primo Surf, PROA Restaurant, Fokai Industries, Lotus Surf Shop, DaKine, DNA Evo, Ripcurl, Arnette, Tumon Bay Lobster & Grill, the Guam Fishermenʼs Co-op and Docomo Pacific. For more information about Surf The Basin IV, contact Willi Byerly at 483-1376 or e-mail to guahanapu@gmail.com
