03.19.01
Transworld Surf

Volcom Stone held The Butterfish Championships at Tar Pits in Carpinteria

On March 4th, 2001, the conditions were pure misery with the worst storm front that Santa Barbara had seen all winter, but that didn't dampen the spirit of the competitors in any way. South winds provided small but rippable crossed up peaks and, after it was all said and done, the lucky few rose to the top.

ProAm finalists

In the grom division, it came down to wonder kid Kilian Garland versus local hero Bummy Koepenick battling it out for first place. Bummy started really strong and looked as though he smashed Kilian early, but, Kilian came back mid-heat and did not let up to take the win.

In the Juniors, it was another local kid Blake Howard dominating his local break and walking away with the win. Tarik Kashogi was on fire the early rounds and finished a strong second.

The Mens Pro-Am featured Walt Cerney from Pismo Beach and newcomer Bobby Morris battling it out for first. In the end Bobby Morris seamed to find the right waves to take the win.

Junior finalists

Pro Am Finalists

Pro Am
1. Bobby Morris
2. Walter Cerney
3. Tarik Kashogi
4. Evan Caples

Juniors
1. Blake Howard
2. Tarik Kashogi
3. Nate Tyler
4. Shea Parton

Grom
1. Kilian Garland
2. Bummy Koepenick
3. Colin Shlidhauer
4. Kyle Collins

Overall Champions

Pro Am
Evan Caples -Ventura

Juniors
Nate Tyler -Morro Bay

Grom
Bummy Koepenick -Carpinteria

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