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The Rincon Classic highlighted thrilling performances, with Brandon Benjamin and Vela Mattive shining in their divisions.

The Rincon Classic delivered thrilling performances over Valentine’s Day weekend, showcasing top surfing talent in various divisions. Brandon Benjamin emerged victorious in the highly competitive 18+ Men’s division, defeating Sam Reichel with a powerful display of technique and vertical maneuvers.

In the 12U division, Henry Goldstein claimed the title with an intense focus on victory. The 14U division was dominated by Dominic Arce from Santa Barbara, who outperformed last year`s champion Ronin Castorino with a new blend of railwork and power. Fynn Neth captured the Juniors U17 title, overtaking Nathan Stepan in a dramatic finish with impressive layback turns.

Vela Mattive made history as the only female competitor in the pro division, showcasing her skills against top male surfers. She not only dominated the Wahines and Women’s divisions but also made it to the semi-finals, defeating notable surfers like Pete Mussio and Conner Coffin.

Dimitri Poulos secured his second pro title at the Rincon Brewery Pro, showcasing unmatched speed and rail work. The event also featured legends like Shaun Tomson and Dane Reynolds, adding to the excitement. The awards ceremony at Padaro Grill concluded the event, with proceeds supporting LA fire victims.

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