Brian Holloway has conquered the second stage of the Body Glove FBA Tour at Indian Beach Harbour in Florida. Holloway took first place in the Pro division with one more point than Dan Worley.
Conditions were not the best for this bodyboarding event, but definitely contestable.
Waves were in the 2-3 ft range, with some onshore winds. The Jellyfish was a big factor. All competitors had to endure the pain of competing under those conditions.
Saturday started with a paddle out for bodyboarder Eddie Solomon. He left us for a better life, and all competitors were more than happy to participate in the tribute.
The turnout was great. Competitors in all divisions were stoked to see so many bodyboarders in the same place.
A new division -stand-up - was also offered at this event. These guys showed some serious skills riding waves.
Dan Worley took the first place in the DK division.
"I won the DK Division and came up just hairs away from taking the Pro. So stoked to have such a turnout," Worley said.
"I got 2nd in Pro to a longtime friend and fierce competitive rival, Brian Holloway."
In the Junior division, Jared Gunnels took the first place. The Hawaiian just moved to Florida a few months ago and was super stoked to find a great vibe at the event.
The Women's division had the presence of pro rider Luz Marie Grande from Puerto Rico.
She is currently in the top 10, in the World Tour (IBA).
James Russell returned to the competitive scene after many years of free surfing and took first place in the stand-up division.
The AM went to Steve Vitale in a very close Final.
Pro
1. Brian Holloway
2. Dan Worley
3. Anthony Dellicarpini
4. Steve Vitale
Amateur
1. Steve Vitale
2. Steve Tyson
3. Angel Garcia
4. Alex Hillier
Drop-Knee
1. Dan Worley
2. Jared Gunnels
3. Anthony Dellicarpini
4. Joe Harris
Junior
1. Jared Gunnels
2. Jacob Beede
3. Kyle Stanfield
4. Jack Hartman
Stand Up
1. James Russell
2. Dave Rich
3. Brandon Routh
4. Anthony Dellicarpini
Women
1. Luz Marie Grande
2. Diane Salopek
3. Haley Gunnels