Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic Extends Holding Period
Behemoth, LLC announces that it will extend the holding period for the
2007 event through March 31st, 2008. The holding period of October 1
through December 31st will be extended due to poor conditions this fall
in Oregon. It also has changed the status to yellow, as several storms
approach the coast.
The Pacific Northwest has been plagued with poor weather conditions
this fall. Primarily due to a La Nina weather pattern, the area
received its fair share of huge swell events this fall, but each of
these storms was accompanied by very strong winds. Lincoln City, OR saw
two separate storms with wind topping 100 MPH.
“Due to La Nina, we did not have the dominant high pressure that
usually blesses the Northwest this time of year. We have spoken with
all the competitors and sponsors, and they all agreed that we should
extend the holding period”, said event founder John Forse.
Contest status has been changed to yellow as there are several storms
lined up off the coast that are forecasted to produce large swells for
next week. These storms could coincide with a brief window of predicted
offshore winds to produce contestable conditions. Check the website for
the latest details on contest status.
The Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic, now in its third year, has held its
previous 2 events in near perfect conditions. They are looking for a
combination of no wind (or offshore wind), large swell above 15 feet,
and long duration period. This combination creates very large perfect
waves off the Oregon Coast.
Although there were no conditions this fall that were contestable,
Behemoth has had a very productive fall. The extra time has allowed
them to devote some resources to completing a documentary they are
producing. The Find, Claiming Nelscott Reef, is a feature length film
focused on the opportunities, opposition, and potential conflicts
surrounding the discovery of a new surf break, such as Nelscott Reef. A
web site has been set up for the film and includes a 5-minute preview.
Please check www.nelscottreefthemovie.com for more information.
This fall, John Forse also found a new location for the Nelscott Reef
Surf Shop/contest headquarters. The shop is now located at 4235 SW
Highway 101 in Lincoln City, OR, one block south of Spanish Head. The
bigger space will allow for more selection and the location is easier
to access then the previous shop.
The contest holding period will be extended through the end of March
2008. For additional information, please visit www.nelscottreef.org.
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