VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The 61st annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships crowned a champion Sunday as the Virginia Beach tradition came to a close.
California native Kolohe Andino was victorious over Virginia Beach's Michael Dunphy in the final semi round, advancing to the final with his fellow California competitor Levi Slawson.
Slawson set the pace early, but Andino caught a wave for a full ride and took home big points. According to a news release, Andino is known for his patience waiting for the right wave.
This is Andino's second title Coastal Edge ECSC title, and the third title for the Andino family. His father, Dino Andino, was the 2003 winner.
ECSC is one of the longest consecutive-running surfing championships in the world, bringing in amateurs and professionals from far and wide each year.