The 3rd Annual Shana Surf Jam brought more than 100 surfers to the powerful waves of the Monmouth Beach pipeline on a bright sunny October Saturday. Every heat had a stand-out ride, but the heat of the day starred the women surfers who dazzled the crowd of nearly 800 onlookers. “Wave choice was critical; this contest was not about quantity, but quality”, noted Event Directors Tyler Thompson and Bryan Zinski. “This was the perfect way to honor Shana: this beautiful day on the beach, the surf and so many of her friends,” said sponsor, surfer and friend of Shana, John Majeski of ServPro Eatontown.
Sticking the rare open faced and steep drop waves, Kim Kepich dominated for the second year in a row the Women’s Short Board division. PJ Raia won the Pro Am division, generously donating his winnings to The Shana Foundation as did second place winner John Smythe. 1st place Men’s Short Board winner was Bryan Martin. Jr. Men’s Short Board winner, Tyler Redy …Â Details