COSMIC CREEK 2023 EVENT RECAP

 

The stars aligned for the 25th Annual Cosmic Creek in Dana Point with pumping surf and perfect weather. After weeks of May gray, the sun finally came out of hiding to help us kick off the summer right with fun waves, live music, and cosmic family fun. We were stoked to see the community and local pros come out to celebrate our favorite event paying homage to the surf culture of 70’s and 80’s. Saturday night wrapped up with a high-energy performance by Frankie and the Witch Fingers, and our very own Cole Houshmand taking home the pro division title on Sunday afternoon. After a quarter century, Cosmic Creek has yet to disappoint with epic moments and great surfing we won’t soon forget. 

A special thanks to Yeti, the Ecology Center, DaFin, Guayaki, Diamondmind, Waldorf Astoria, Youngs Beach Shack, and everyone who lent a hand in making Cosmic Creek 2023 one for the books. See you next year for the 26th Annual!”

COSMIC CREEK 2023 RESULTS

14-Under

"METEORITES"

1.) Brandon Bullock

2.) Kai Thompson

3.) Zadock Hodgeman

4.) Hudson Reed

5.) Parker Thompson 

15-18

"COSMONAUGHTS"

1.) Tosh Johnson

2.) Callan Emery

3.) Zach Perry

4.) Noah Grey

5.) Jacob Brown

6.) Oshea Walder

19-24

"SHOOTING STARS"

1.) Nate Caplinger

2.) Grant Richie 

3.) Fisher Quigly

4.) Micah Abadie

5.) Kaden Likens

6.) Moose 

SISSTR

"CELESTIAL SPHERES"

1.) Vela Mattive

2.) Lulu Erkeneff

3.) Sara McFarlane

4.) Jenny Buchhagen

5.) Indie Hoffmann

6.) Macy Machado

25-34

"ROCKET MEN"

1.) Josh Benjoya

2.) Max Colvin

3.) Lucas Taub

4.) Nathan Cook

5.) Kai Franz

6.) Dan Johnson

35-44

"ASTRONAUTS"

1.) Dave Pinto

2.) Ryan Franz

3.) Teddy Upshaw

4.) Jess Johnson

5.) Patrick Nugent

6.) Evan Marks

45-54

"QUASARS"

1.) Rod Brewster

2.) Scott Finn

3.) Vince De La Pena

4.) Bobby "LOCKY" Lock

5.) Rob McCarty

6.) Matt Buchagen

55+

"SUPERNOVAS"

1.) Paul Cernich

2.) Rick Toohey

3.) Derek Erickson

4.) Lawrance Quigley

5.) Diamondmind

6.) Jonny Monson 

Creators & Innovators

1.) Tyler Warren

2.) Dave Boehne

3.) Josh Sleigh

4.) Derek Erickson

5.) Ashton Pickle

6.) Dan Boehne

"GAMMA RAYS" (Pro)

1.) Cole Houshmand

2.) Kolohe Andino 

3.) Tosh Tudor

4.) Max Beach

5.) Josiah Amico

6.) Nate Yoemans

Photos by Miah Klein and Paul Naude.