The O'Neill Coldwater Classic surf contest 2007 • LIVE

JORDY SMITH WINS O’NEILL COLD WATER CLASSIC PRES. BY JEEP

SANTA CRUZ, California (Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007) – Reigning ASP World Junior Champion and current No. 1 on the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS), Jordy Smith (Durban, ZAF), posted an incredible win at the 2007 O’Neill Cold Water Classic presented by Jeep over fellow finalists Kieran Horn (Santa Cruz, CA), Brett Simpson (Huntington Beach, CA) and Josh Loya (Santa Cruz, CA). More O'neill Cold Water Classic Surf Contest News, Results, Photo's and Video From Pro Surfing .com

THE SEMIFINALISTS HAVE BEEN DECIDED AT THE O’NEILL COLD WATER CLASSIC PRES. BY JEEP

SANTA CRUZ, California (Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007) – The semifinalists at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic presented by Jeep have been decided following a stunning day of action in Santa Cruz. More O'neill Cold Water Classic News, Results, Photo's and Video From Pro Surfing .com

DAY 4 FINISHED AT THE O’NEILL COLD WATER CLASSIC PRES. BY JEEP

SANTA CRUZ, California (Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007) – Reigning ASP World Junior Champion and current No. 1 on the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS), Jordy Smith (Durban, ZAF), posted an incredible win at the 2007 O’Neill Cold Water Classic presented by Jeep over fellow finalists Kieran Horn (Santa Cruz, CA), Brett Simpson (Huntington Beach, CA) and Josh Loya (Santa Cruz, CA). More O'neill Cold Water Classic News, Results, Photo's and Video From Pro Surfing .com

BRETT SIMPSON LEADS TOP SEEDS AT O’NEILL COLD WATER CLASSIC PRES. BY JEEP

SANTA CRUZ, California (Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007) – Brett Simpson (Huntington Beach, CA) led the top-seeded surfers through the Round of 64 today at Day 3 of the O’Neill Cold Water Classic presented by Jeep. More O'neill Cold Water Classic Surf Contest News and Photo's from Pro Surfing .com

BIG SURF AND BIG SCORES DAY 2 O’NEILL COLD WATER CLASSIC PRES. BY JEEP

SANTA CRUZ, California (Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007) – The surf increased overnight with solid four-to-six foot (2 metre) waves pulsing through Steamer Lane for Day 2 of the O’Neill Cold Water Classic presented by Jeep, and competitors rose to the improved conditions, exhibiting some of the most dynamic surfing of the season. More O'neill Cold Water Classic Surf Contest News and Photo's from Pro Surfing .com

TRIALISTS THRIVE IN DAY 1 OF O’NEILL COLD WATER CLASSIC PRES. BY JEEP

Santa Cruz, California (Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007) – Day 1 of the O’Neill Cold Water Classic presented by Jeep was called this afternoon following the completion of six heats of Round 1. More O'neill Cold Water Classic Surf Contest News and Photo's from Pro Surfing .com

O'Neill Cold Water Classic Surf Contest Past Champions

Year Event Name Purse Winner
*1985/86 PSAA $????? Anthony Ruffo (Santa Cruz, CA)
1987 O’Neill Coors Cold Water Classic $33,000 Ritchie Collins (Newport Beach, CA)
1989 O'Neill Pepsi Cold Water Classic $80,000 Martin Potter (Durban, ZAF)
1990 O'Neill Pepsi Cold Water Classic $110,000 Tom Curren (Santa Barbara, CA)
1992 Bud Surf Tour $20,000 Todd Miller (Newport Beach, CA)
1993 Billabong $20,000 Taylor Knox (Carlsbad, CA)
1997 Billabong $40,000 Peter Mel (Santa Cruz, CA)
1998 Billabong $40,000 Chris Gallagher (Santa Cruz, CA)
1999 O'Neill Cold Water Classic $40,000 Chris Gallagher (Santa Cruz, CA)
2000 O'Neill Cold Water Classic $60,000 Joel Parkinson (Gold Coast, AUS)
2001 O'Neill Cold Water Classic $40,000 Roy Powers (Oahu, HI)
2002 O'Neill Cold Water Classic $10,000 Adam Replogle (Santa Cruz, CA)
2003 O'Neill Cold Water Classic $25,000 Kieran Horn (Santa Cruz, CA)
2004 O'Neill Cold Water Classic $75,000 Event Cancelled
2005 O'Neill Cold Water Classic $75,000 Bobby