Surfers Unite under the Newport Sun.

Newport, OR: The 5th Annual The Gathering Longboard Classic was held at South Beach State Park in Newport, Oregon on September 8th and 9th. 97 Competitive longboarders and a Gathering record 700+ fans watched surfers in 11 categories catch waves on a gorgeous, sunny weekend at South Beach State Park.

Contest Winners:
Menahunies 12 and under: Laird Tuel
Menahunies w/Parent: Eli Field
Gremmies 13-19: Mattie Starr
Boys 20-29: Patrick Mason
Hot Shots 30-39: Nathan Smith
Mid-Life Cruisers 40-49: Mike Jipp
Dukes 50-59: Bill Bourdon
Grand Dukes 60-69: Danny Anderson
Gals Under 25: Alexandra Papac
Gals Over 25: Kristen Lovett
Stand up Paddle: Tony Stein

Thanks to all of the sponsors that helped make The Gathering a success: Local Ocean Seafoods, Anchor Pier/Marine Discovery Tours, Kialoa Paddles, Shape by Steph/Swan Surfboards, Rowley’s Towing, Les Schwab Alan Brown Tire Center, Rebel Surfboards, Alsea Bay Power Company, True Cut Engraving, Dutch Brothers Coffee, Mo’s, Port of Orford Surf Shack, Umpqua Bank, Fiberglass Supply, Clif Bar, Body Glove, Kiwanda Surf Company, Lincoln City Surf Shop/Rip with Jipp Surf School, Ossie’s Surf Shop, Hang Goose and the many volunteers who contributed their time and energy.



The 6th Annual The Gathering will be held September 6–7, 2008. For more information, visit ROGUE.COM or call Stacey Maier at (541) 961-0142.