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O’Neill Coldwater Classic Invitational at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, CA on October 28th to November 1st, 2014 with 16 un-sponsored surfers with winner taking all. For more on this, go to http:\/\/www.oneill.com\/cwc\/<\/a>.
\nPress Release:<\/p>\n

North America\u2019s Longest Running Surf Contest Continues Second Year of Invitational Format for Unsponsored Professional Surfers<\/p>\n

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 21, 2014 \u2013 For decades now, one staple of late fall in Santa Cruz is the Coldwater Classic at Steamer Lane.\u00a0 Last year ushered in a new format unlike the various incarnations the event has seen previously. That same format returns in 2014 with the second annual O\u2019Neill Coldwater Classic Invitational.<\/p>\n

The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Specialty Event, which will take place on two days of optimal conditions during a window of Oct. 28th to Nov. 1st, will give 16 unsponsored professional surfers the chance of a lifetime, an O\u2019Neill Wetsuits contract worth $50,000 in travel incentives and contest fees to chase their World Championship Tour (WCT) dreams.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2013 O’Neill Coldwater Classic was a complete success!\u00a0 O’Neill could not be more happy with the outcome, said O\u2019Neill Wetsuits Marketing and Team Manager Shane Skelton. \u201cWe not only got great waves during the event, we also picked up an amazing surfer for Team O’Neill in Torrey Meister. We look forward to discovering another untapped talent at the 2014 event.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 16-man field of competitors will include 15 invited unsponsored surfers and one wildcard determined by the public via an online vote. Wildcard video submissions will be accepted Sept. 1-19 at http:\/\/www.oneill.com\/cwc\/. The public will be able to vote on finalists Sept. 30 through Oct. 6.<\/p>\n

What sets this event apart is what is on the line. Sponsorships are critical in a surfer\u2019s mission to make the WCT.\u00a0 Last year, Torrey Meister earned the title and complete year of O\u2019Neill sponsor support.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen my dreams come to life since winning the O\u2019Neill Coldwater Classic last year,\u201d said Meister who is currently sitting 32nd on the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) rankings.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019ve gotten to pay off debt from last year and focus on surfing and making heats. I don\u2019t know what I\u2019d be doing this year if it weren\u2019t for winning the event. Having O\u2019Neill\u2019s support has been tremendous.\u00a0 Not just the financial backing, but having people stoked to watch you, to help you dig deeper when you need a score.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t feel like a sponsorship, it\u2019s more personal than that. I call them really good friends now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like Meister, one surfer will not only earn the 2014 title, but a yearlong sponsorship from the first American surf brand, O\u2019Neill. With an estimated value of $50,000 USD, the grand prize winner will receive a travel, event and expense budget to compete in at least seven of the ASP World Qualifying Series events in pursuit of qualifying for the World Championship Tour and a personal videographer, at specific events and locations, to document the thrill of victory (or agony of defeat) with a minimum of six video segments during the 2014 competition year.\u00a0 O\u2019Neill, the originator of the wetsuit, will also throw in a hefty arsenal of the best wetsuits through an O\u2019Neill Wetsuits sponsorship, as well as, boardshorts and apparel.<\/p>\n

Since 1987, the O\u2019Neill Coldwater Classic has been Northern California\u2019s premier professional surfing event held at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz. \u201cThe Lane,\u201d with its natural ancient Roman stadium like setting with steep, vertical cliffs overlooking the fabled right point break, is perhaps the best spectator venue for a surf contest to be found anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n

Learn more and follow all of the action at www.oneill.com\/cwc\/ and tag #oneillcwc<\/p>\n

Special thanks to sponsors and event partners Nexen Tire, Futures Fins, Watermans Sunscreen, Flips Audio, Banzai Bowls, On a Mission, Hotel Paradox, Cruzio Internet, East Side Eatery and Mulcoy Travel for supporting the 2014 O\u2019Neill Coldwater Classic Invitational.<\/p>\n

About O\u2019Neill
\nO\u2019Neill, the original California surf, snow and lifestyle brand, was founded in 1952 when a young man named Jack O\u2019Neill took his unstoppable passion for surfing and used it to battle Mother Nature. Jack\u2019s initial vision of producing functional and innovative board riding products continues to lie at the core of everything the company does. From the first neoprene surf wetsuit and board leash to the world\u2019s first stitchless board shorts. O\u2019Neill will always be committed to growing its reputation as one of the world\u2019s leading youth lifestyle brands based on being the First Name in the water.<\/p>\n

While many things have changed since those humble beginnings, Jack’s initial vision of producing functional and innovative board riding products continues to lie at the core of everything the company does. O’Neill’s core values \u2014 innovation in style and technology \u2014 have seen the brand devote itself wholeheartedly to the evolution of the action sports lifestyle.\u00a0 From the first ever neoprene wetsuit and leash, to the world’s first stitchless boardshorts and range of groundbreaking wearable electronics, O’Neill’s progressive spirit will always drive the company forward.\u00a0 For more information, please visit www.oneill.com\/wetsuits.<\/p>\n

About SURFER
\nIn 1960, SURFER Magazine began as the original. After a long history of delivering provocative and insightful editorial features, revealing interviews and award winning state-of-the-art photography, SURFER remains the authoritative voice of the surfing world and thus earned the moniker “the bible of the sport.” The SURFER brand has also grown to include Surfermag.com, Fantasy Surfer, and the SURFER message boards. All of these assets combine to make the SURFER network the most current and reliable channel of information to the surf community. The magazine is published by TEN: The Enthusiast Network, which reaches more than 22-million active sports enthusiasts through an integrated network of magazines, online properties, events and television programming. To learn more, visit www.surfermag.com.<\/p>\n

About TEN: The Enthusiast Network
\nTEN: The Enthusiast Network LLC is the world\u2019s premier network of enthusiast brands, such as Powder, BIKE, SUP, SURFER, Transworld, Canoe & Kayak and GrindTV. With more than 60 publications, 100 Web sites, the world\u2019s largest automotive VOD channel, 800 branded products, 50+ events, TV and radio programs, TEN creates and delivers content that informs, entertains, inspires and connects with enthusiasts every day. For more information visit www.enthusiastnetwork.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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