Billabong “Still Frothy” Surf Festival, Pismo Beach, 10-28-13
Billabong first place trophies by Drew Arnold and Oceans Art Jade. Big Sur Jade on hand carved Burmese Teak.
Administrator and Promoter of the Billabong “Still Frothy” Surf Festival, Walt Cerny has promoted local artists for years by incorporating their art into the contest as trophies for the division champions.
Billabong first place trophies by Drew Arnold and Oceans Art Jade. Big Sur Jade on hand carved Burmese Teak.
This year Walt asked Drew Arnold of Oceans Art Jade to provide the first place trophies. Held at Pismo Beach in beautiful weather and with an incoming swell, amateurs and pros competed for excellent cash and prices. Surfers from ages 8 to 50 provided an awesome show for the spectators on the beach and pier while the “tow-in” aerial contest was a first ever.
We were truly stoked to be a part of this great event and most honored to have our art selected as the highest honor.
Walt Cerny, organizer, promoter, contestant and all around good guy putting up the judges stand on the morning of day one.Oceans Art Jade booth all set up, trophies displayed all weekend and WHAT A VIEW!Booths are set up and contestants are in the waterFirst day had small surf so the tow in event was perfect for the day. Contestants got “MAD” air.Oceans Art Jade “Jades” were a big hit among the Surf CommunityMuch thanks to Walt and all the incredible volunteers I met over the weekend that made this am awesome weekend for all.Drew Arnold of Oceans Art Jade explains to the Award Ceremony crowd about the Big Sur Jade Trophies.SURF FOR JADE!!!!!!Instead of “handing” out trophies, we let each contestant select the piece they “connected” with. “Grom” division winner picks his jade.Yeah, this is the one! Junior division winner “connects”Torrey Meister wins Billabong “Still Frothy” Pro-Am. Shown with his cash, Oceans Art Jade Trophy and champion’s smile. Congrats Torrey.
