East Coast Surfing Championships Researched and compiled by Donna Mitchell and the Virginia Beach Public Library Reference Librarians (2010) 1963 Senior Men: 1. Jack Murphy, 2. Pete Smith, 3. (tie)Tom Luke and John Eakes Junior Men: 1. Ronnie Melott, 2. (tie) Hampton Sewell and Traylor McQuilkin, 3. Richard Neil Boys: 1. Gary Rice, 2. Bill "Flea" Shaw, 3. (tie) Chip McQuilkin and Larry Taylor Girls: 1. Kim Kieburtz, 2. Leslie Thurston, 3. Bobby Coffman 1964 Senior Men: 1. John Eakes, 2. Ronnie Mellot, 3. Nicky Beere Junior Men: 1. Gary Proper, Gary Rice, 3. Jimmy Parnell Boys: 1. Charles Gilliam, 2. Ray Mitchell, 3. Ben Sessum Midget: 1. Ed McQuilken, 2., John Holland, 3. Pat Doyle Girls: 1. Linda Wilkerson, 2. Sharon Bolton, 3. Ginny Roberts West Coast Open: 1. Harold Iggy All Events Champion: John Eakes 1965 Men: 1. D.W. Carter, 2. John Eakes, 3. Bruce Clelland Senior Men: 1. John Holland, 2. John Hannon, 3. Charles Peal Junior Men: 1. Gary Proper, 2. Bruce Valluzzi, 3. Jim Turle Boys: 1. Len Guidroz, 2. Ed McQuilkin, 3. Fletcher Sharp Girls: 1. Mimi Munro, 2. Kathie Lecrois, 3. Janice Domorski West Coast Open: 1. Dewey Weber, 2. Mickey Munoz, 3. Joyce Hoffman Tandem: 1. Chuck Kunes and Nancy Meltzoff, 2. Dick Carti and Kathy Anderson, 3. Bob Holland and Honey Holland 1966 Men: 1. Gary Proper, 2. Bruce Valluzzi, 3. Bruce Clelland Senior Men: 1. Bob Holland, 2. Mickey Gose, 3. John Hannon Junior Men: 1. Mike Tabeling, 2. Tom McRoberts, 3. Larry Minyard Boys: 1. Fletcher Sharp, 2. Vince Roland, 3. Ned Damner Midget: 1. Jimbo Brothers, 2. Mac Thierault, 3. Kid Sayre Girls: 1. Mimi Monroe, 2. Cathy Lecroix, 3. Rene Enssler 1967 Men: 1. Steve Bigler, 2. Corky Carroll Senior Men: 1. Les Williams, 2. Don Hansen, 3. Bob Holland Junior Men: 1. Mike Tabeling Boys: 1. Fletcher Sharp Midget: 1. Jimbo Brothers Women: 1. Joey Hamaski, 2. Joyce Hoffman, Tandem: Don Hansen and Diane Bolton All-Events Trophy: Charles "Corky" Carroll 1968 Men: 1. Charles "Corky" Carroll, 2. Joe Roland, 3. Mike Purpus Senior Men: 1. Bob Holland, 2. George Gerlack, 3. John Hannon Junior Men: 1. John Breminsk, 2. Bob Bixton, 3. Robert Norris Boys: 1. David Judson, 2. Marc Marsh, 3. Benny McRoberts Midget: 1. Hobie Alter Jr., 2. Glen Magiti, 3. Wayne Blizzard Women: 1. Marge Godfrey, 2. Linda Benson, 3. Joyce Hoffman Otto Seaman Memorial Trophy: Johnny Holland 1969 Men's (4-A): 1. Joe Roland, 2. Mike Tabeling, 3. Johnny Holland, 4. Larry Miniard, 5. Dick Rosborough Senior Men (3-A): 1. Dick Catri, 2. Bob Holland, 3. John McCranels, 4.Doug Clinton, 5. Ron Caragias Men (3-A): 1. Fred Grosskreutz, 2. Don Dickenson, 3. Yancy Spencer, 4. Sam Gornto, 5. Warren Bolster Junior Men (3-A): 1. Kem McNair, 2. Roger Kinkaid, 3. Eric Sledge, 4. Mickey Marsh, 5. John Bromirski Boys(3-A): 1. Clay Bennett, 2. Jeff Arensman, 3. Perry Lord, 4. Brian Ciulia, 5. Jimbo Brothers Women's (4-A): 1. Lynn Vignatti, 2. Janice Domorski, 3. Kathy Larkin, 4. Kathy Anderson, 5. Joy Evans Women's 3-A: 1. Joy Evans, 2. Carol Piscopo, 3. Ann Woodward, 4. Kathy Larkin, 5. Kathy Anderson International Open (Women): 1. Margo Godfrey…, 5. Joy Evans International Open (Men): 1. Mike Tabeling Otto Seaman Memorial Trophy: Johnny Holland Raymond Sanderlin Memorial Award for Outstanding Sportsmanship: Bob Holland 1970 Men: 1. Dennis Doyle, 2. Alton Robertson, 3. Bobby Holland Senior Men: 1. Doug Clinton, 2. Robert Holland, 3. Pete Smith Junior Men: 1. John Holland, 2. Jeff Arensman, 3. Hodge Viccellio Boys: 1. Bennett Strickland, 2. Steve Cole, 3. Bobby Gardner Women: 1. Kathy Larkin, 2. Mary Stuart Flacomio, 3. Sue Holland 1971 Men: 1. Dennis Doyle, 2. Billy Curry, 3. Kim Hickman Senior Men: 1. Bob Holland, 2. Don Bennett, 3. Tim Followell Junior Men: 1. Joe Marchione, 2. Jeff Arensman, 3. Mickey Marsh Boys: Bobby Gardner, 2. Bennett Strickland, 3. Ken Gordon Girls: 1. Honey Holland, 2. Carol Piscopo, 3. Katie Cole Jaycee Event: 1. George Desgain, 2. Doug Miller, 3. Drew Maloney 1972 Pro: 1. James "Jimbo" Brothers, 2. Richard Munson, 3. Gary Propper Men: 1. Jeff Arensman, 2. John Holland, 3. Kim Hickman Senior Men: 1. Don Bennett, 2. John Holland, 3. Dan Johnson Junior: 1. Bennett Strickland, 2. Scott McCaskey, 3. John Wright Boys: 1. Allen White, 2. Archer Green, 3. Brian Macon Girls: 1. Mary Ann Hayes, 2. Mary Flacomio, 3. Honey Holland 1973 Pro: 1. Yancy Spencer, 2. Gerry Babin, 3. Marc Theriault Men: 1. Jeff Arensman, 2. Kim Hickman, 3. Scott McCaskey Senior Men: 1. Ben Lane, 2. Burton Lubitz, 3. Dwight Francisco Junior Men: 1. Alan White, 2. Steve Davis, 3. Greg Coakley Boys: 1. Brian Macon, 2. Paul Darden, 3. Jay Monroe Women: 1. Sharon James, 2. Katie Killan Paddle Race Men: 1. Mickey Marsh, 2. Marc Theriault, 3. Earl Slattum Paddle Race Women: 1. Sharon James, 2. Debbie Smith 1974 Men: 1. Jeff Arensman, 2. Keith McCoy, 3. Marvin Drieholz Senior Men: 1. Pat McQuilen, 2. Ray Shackleford, 3. Ben Lane Junior Men: 1. Bennett Strickland Boys: 1. Wesley Lane, 2. Jay Monroe, 3. Dickie Whitmore Women: 1. Honey Holland, 2. Terri Anderson, 3. Betsy Blee Super (Overall) Championship: 1. Bennett Strickland, 2. Jeff Arensman, 3. Pat McQuilen Governor's Trophy: Jeff Arensman 1975 Men: 1. Bennett Strickland, 2. Will Allison, 3. Marvin Breiholtz, 4. Randy Laine Masters (25-over): 1. Marty Keesecker, 2. Ray Shackelford, 3.David Sledge Junior (16-17): 1. Alan White, 2. Lance Chandler, 3. Jeff Zerkel Boys (13-15): 1. David Nuckles, 2. Wes Laine, 3. Tommy Rainwater Minihuni (12-under): 1. Jamie Ackels, 2. Dickie Powell, 3. John Gasper Women: 1. Marion Lisenby, 2. Honey Holland 3. Barbara Howe Superheat: 1. David Nuckles, 2. Bennett Strickland, 3. Alan White 1976 Men: 1. Kim Hickman, 2. John Holland, 3. Allen White Junior Men: 1.David Knuckles, 2. Lance Chandler, 3. Billy Rainwater Boys: 1.Tommy Rainwater, 2. David Walker, 3. Morts Edwards Women: 1. Honey Holland, 2. Mary Flicomio, 3. Barbara Howell Masters: Marvin Breiholz, 2. Marty Keeseker, 3. Ray Shackleford Minihuni: 1. Mike Zerkle, 2. Clarke Hogan, 3. Peter Martin Superheat: 1. Kim Hickman (men's), Tommy Rainwater (boy's), Marvin Breiholz (master's), Honey Holland (women), Mike Zerkle (minihuni) Overall Winner: David Knuckles 1977 Men: 1. Kim Hickman, 2. Christian Binford, 3. Pete Liveley Senior Men: 1. Ben Lane, 2. Bob White, Sr., 3. George Desgain Junior Men: 1. Tommy Rainwater, 2. David Knuckles, 3. Mort Edwards Boys: 1. Paul Kane, 2. Charlie Edwards, 3. Dickey Powell Women: 1. Lisa Wheeler, 2. Elizabeth Towhy, 3. Debbie Bradshaw Masters: 1. Ray Shackleford, 2. David Ford, 3. Bobby Holland Minihuni: 1. James Barton, 2. John Ghee, 3. Keith Bybee Superheat: 1. Tommy Rainwater, 2. Kim Hickman, 3. Ray Shackleford, 4. Ben Lane, 5. James Barton, 6. Paul Kane, 7. Lisa Wheeler 1978 Men: 1. Dave Nuckles, 2. Allen White, 3. Casey Care Senior Men: 1. Ben Lane, 2. Chuck Conklin, 3. Tom McClaren Junior Men: 1. Wes Laine, 2. Lad Swain, 3. Mort Edwards Boys: 1. John Casper, 2. Brett Beach, 3. John Ennis Women: 1. Lisa Bryant, 2. Boo Twohy, 3. Debbie Bradshaw Masters: 1. Ray Shackelford, 2. Bobby Holland, 3. Dan Bradshaw Minihuni: 1. John Frain, 2. Bill Hadley, 3.Brian Jones Longboard: 1. Marty Keesecker, 2. Dave Nuckles, 3. Christian Benford Superheat: 1. Wes Laine, 2. Dave Nuckles, 3. Ray Shackelford, 4. Lisa Bryan, 5. Ben Lane 1979 Men: 1. Allen White Senior Men: 1. Marty Keesecker Junior Men: 1. Ladd Swain Boys: 1. Downs Bozart Women: 1. Lisa Bryan Masters: 1. Ken Hickman 1980 Pro: 1. Wes Laine, 2. Allen White, 3. Ray Shackelford Seniors (32-over): 1. Ben Lane, 2. Marty Keesecker, 3. Lance Pruitt Masters (26-32): 1. Will Allison, 2. Mike Katz, 3. Keith McCoy Men (18-25): 1. Mike Ryan, 2. Greg Coakley, 3. Christian Binford Junior (15-17): 1. Keith Tatro, 2.John Kochey, 3. Mike Beveridge Boys (12-14): 1. Lee Travers, 2. Paul Higgins, 3. John Ghee Menehune (12-under): 1. Pete Smith 2. Jason Binford, 3. Brian Jones Longboard: 1. Lynn Shell, 2. Mike Katz, 3. Christian Binford Jaycees: 1. Scott Burdett, 2. Ron Swan, 3. Bob Evans Women: 1. Barbara Howe, 2. Lisa Bryan, 3. Pam Brinkley 1981 Pro: 1. Wes Laine, 2. Joe Hanley, 3. Mike Beveridge Men (31-over): 1. Dennie Ford, 2. Bill Frierson, 3. James McCullock Men 25-30: 1. Will Allison, 2. Lynn Shell, 3. Keith McCoy Men 18-24: 1. David Neff, 2. Casey Carr, 3. John Kochey Men 15-17: 1. John Gaspar, 2. Lars Ostrander, 3. John Ennis Men 12-14: 1. Brad Beach, 2. Cullen Murphy, 3. John Fraim 12-under: 1. Brian Jones, 2. Hobie Whitmore, 3. Paul Bogdon Women: 1. Barbara Howe, 2. Marian Lisenby, 3. Susie Walton Jaycees: 1. Scott Burdett, 2. Ron Swan, 3. Gary Kennedy Mixed Longboard: 1. Lynn Shell, 2. Pete Lively, 3. Marty Keesecker 1982 Pro: 1. Buddy Pelletier, 2. Wes Laine, 3. Ron Montanaro Women: 1. Susie Walton, 2. Michelle Veal, 3. Debbie Hatsell Senior (31 and up): 1. Will Allison, 2. Bill Frierson, Ray Shackelford Masters (24-30): 1. Keith McCoy, 2. Christian Binford, 3. Bubba Vaughan Men (18-24): 1. David Neff , 2. Joe Hanley, 3. Casey Carr Junior (15-17): 1. Brad Beach, 2. Keith Bybee, 3. Bobby Steinberg Boys (12-14): 1. Cullen Murphy, 2. Jason Binford, 3. Hobie Whitmore Menehune (12-under): 1. Jimbo Martinette, 2. Kevin Brooks, 3.