Nelscott Reef
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Nelscott Reef is an ocean reef
near Lincoln City, Oregon
, United States
that creates a reef break (where waves spill over to create whitewater) that is known as the only place on the Oregon Coast
with the right conditions for tow-in surfing
. It is named for the former community of Nelscott, which is now a part of Lincoln City.
The reef is the home of the Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic. Nelscott Reef is the only spot on the Oregon coast to produce double overhead waves, thus the event brings in big name surfers, such as Peter Mel
and Adam Replogle. Before 2003 no one had been able to paddle out in this region due to the shallow water and undertow.
The 2010 Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic was held on November 2, 2010 as part of the male-dominated Big Wave World Tour. An exhibition featuring three world champion women—Keala Kennelly
, Savannah Shaughnessy, and Mercedes Maidana—delayed their event one day due to wave faces of 40 to 50 ft (12.2 to 15.2 m) causing havoc for the mens' event.
Reef
In nautical terminology, a reef is a rock, sandbar, or other feature lying beneath the surface of the water ....
near Lincoln City, Oregon
Lincoln City, Oregon
Lincoln City is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. It is named after the county. The population was 7,930 at the 2010 census.- History :...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
that creates a reef break (where waves spill over to create whitewater) that is known as the only place on the Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast
The Oregon Coast is a region of the U.S. state of Oregon. It runs generally north-south along the Pacific Ocean, forming the western border of the state; the region is bounded to the east by the Oregon Coast Range. The Oregon Coast stretches approximately from the Columbia River in the north to...
with the right conditions for tow-in surfing
Tow-in surfing
Tow-in surfing is a surfing technique which uses artificial assistance to allow the surfer to catch faster moving waves than was traditionally possible when paddling by hand.-History:...
. It is named for the former community of Nelscott, which is now a part of Lincoln City.
The reef is the home of the Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic. Nelscott Reef is the only spot on the Oregon coast to produce double overhead waves, thus the event brings in big name surfers, such as Peter Mel
Peter Mel
Peter Mel, born November 24, 1969 in Santa Cruz, California, is a professional surfer. Mel began his surfing life in Capitola, California before moving on to Santa Cruz. His father John, who started the family business Freeline Surf Design the same year Pete was born, made his boards over the years...
and Adam Replogle. Before 2003 no one had been able to paddle out in this region due to the shallow water and undertow.
The 2010 Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic was held on November 2, 2010 as part of the male-dominated Big Wave World Tour. An exhibition featuring three world champion women—Keala Kennelly
Keala Kennelly
Keala Kennelly is a professional surfer. She was featured playing herself in the movie Blue Crush. She was also in the movie Step Into Liquid.She set a record in 2005 at Teahupoo, riding the biggest tow in wave by a woman....
, Savannah Shaughnessy, and Mercedes Maidana—delayed their event one day due to wave faces of 40 to 50 ft (12.2 to 15.2 m) causing havoc for the mens' event.
External links
- nelscottreef.com (commercial website)