This past weekend was the 10th Annual Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic in Flagler Beach, Florida. Jedidiah has had the previldge of being involved in this amazing contest for the past several years and it’s an event we look forward to each and every time.
Started by the awesome Tant family, including Jedidiah team rider Will Tant in honor of his late brother, Tommy, this contest brings out people of all ages from around the country to celebrate Tommy and his life. Many Jedidiah supporters were there including artists Patrick Maxcy and Austin Blasingame who painted a live mural of skateboard decks. This mural along with many other silent-auction items were all for sale, with proceeds going to benefit the Tommy Tant Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Flagler County Resource Center.
On Friday night, there was a kick-off event to show a sneak preview of FUEL TV’s new episode of Firsthand with Will Tant, Jesse Hines, and Braddigan, directed and produced by our friend Matt Katsolis. Then Saturday really got things going with the start of the surf contest and crowds descending upon the Flagler Beach pier area and boardwalk!
Later on Saturday night we went across the street to the Veterans Park to enjoy live concerts by pro-surfer, Jesse Hines who holds his own with a guitar and mic, long-time Jedidiah favorite, Josh Garrels, and Braddigan (founder of Jedidiah humanitarian partner Love Light & Melody. All three were AMAZING!
Sunday was a full day of wrapping up the contest and saying goodbye to friends that had traveled to be a part of the event. Congrats to Aaron Cormican who took first in the Mens Pro, Jasset Umbel in the Womens Pro, and Daniel Worley in the Body Board competition.
Overall it was an amazing weekend and I know we’re all looking forward to next years contest already.
Watch a video from last year’s contest to get a feel for the event:
