Quick Take
The Big Stick Surfing Association's LogJam!, the longest-running vintage longboard surfing contest in the world, brought 120 competitors, ranging in age from 7 to over 70, to Pleasure Point over the weekend. All rode boards shaped before 1969.
Pleasure Point was alive with the sights of classic surfboards over the weekend as surfers of all ages gathered for the Big Stick Surfing Association’s legendary “old board, no cords” contest, LogJam!
The longest-running vintage longboard surfing contest in the world, this year’s LogJam! saw 120 competitors, ranging in age from 7 to over 70. All rode boards shaped before 1969, featuring single fins, no leashes allowed.
LogJam! began in 1983 as the Surf-O-Rama, a one-day event. The contest expanded to two days in 2000 and was renamed to its current title.
“We’ve got a real throwback format,” said Tom Radich, Big Stick’s competition director.
The competition format reflects the event’s laid-back and inclusive nature. Day 1 features mixed-gender and mixed-age heats. Each surfer gets two sessions, with no eliminations. “The first day is all about fun and connection,” says Pete Ogilvie, founder of Big Stick and creator of LogJam! Scores from the first day determine placement for the second day’s more competitive heats.
The highest-scoring surfer over both days wins the Hot Dogger Logger trophy. This year, it went to Raymond Sayles of Ventura Surf Club.
Hot Dogger Logger top 10 scores
- Raymond Sayles (Ventura Surf Club)
- Candra Jordan (Big Stick Surfing Association)
- Shane Harlow (Malibu Surfing Association)
- Trey Martino (Hope Ranch Surf Club)
- Tommy Coleman (WindandSea Surf Club)
- Keary Kennedy (Estero Bay Surf Club)
- Garret Swanson (Estero Bay Surf Club)
- TJ Mortimer (Estero Bay Surf Club)
- Tony Brigante (Big Stick Surfing Association)
- Tessa Timmons (WindandSea Surf Club)
Lookout photojournalist Kevin Painchaud was on hand to capture the retro vibes.
