The 4th Annual Malibu Invitational

By Brandon Richards

Rincon Classic 6X Champion and Santa Barbara surfer Kilian Garland made the finals this year at the other best point break in California with airs like this one.

Malibu Invitational 2010

The 4th Annual Malibu Invitational went off this past weekend with a solid south groundswell with a pulse of hurricane energy, sunny skies, good vibes, unreal surfing, great kids, great parties, great food, and great friends.

The past 3 years The Malibu Invitational was held to help out young Lyon Herron fight his battle with Garner’s Syndrome. Our efforts have paid off as our young hero is tumor free and is a handsome healthy young man. We are proud of you Lyon and we love you! Lyon passed on The Malibu Invitational this year to his hero Jimmy Gamboa and Jimmy’s Foundation TheraSURF. TheraSURF is born by Jimmy Gamboa and his wife Kim with the help of their friends and family. TheraSURF helps heal children with special needs by taking them into the ocean to catch some waves. TheraSURF focuses a close attention to the intimate involvement with each kid and their families and close friends so all can share in the healing of the ocean together. There is nothing stronger than family and friends and to incorporate that with the power of surfing is an unbelievable experience and a sure thing.

All the proceeds this weekend went to TheraSURF including our Malibu Invitational Champion/Local Boy Dillon Perillo who donated his winnings. The weekend was amazing. Please enjoy the photos and if you would like to make a donation please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and to learn more go to www.TheMalibuInvitational.com.

Official Results

Pro Division
1st Place-Dillon Perillo
2nd Place-Pete Mussio
3rd Place-Danny Estes
4th Place-Killian Garland

Malibu Legends
1st Place-Steven Lippman
2nd Place-Evan Caples
3rd Place-Ricky Schaffer
4th Place-Mike Chipko

Photos by : Steve Reyes, Dune Newhouse, and Pat Huber

Founder of TheraSURF, Jimmy Gamboa, takes out Sophia and shares a wave with Event Co-Coordinator Skylar Peak who is surfing with Jas

17 kids = Good Times at First Point with the TheraSURF Boys!

Malibu Legends Champion Steven Lippman with Pro Champion Dillon Perillo and the biggest Champion of us all in the Middle Jimmy Gamboa.

Dillon still has his game face on and poor Mussio is getting it from all corners. Pro Malibu Finalists Dillon Perillo (1st), Pete Mussio (2nd), Killian Garland (4th), and Danny Estes (3rd). Dillon donated his winnings to his great friend Jimmy and TheraSURF. You’re a class act Dill.

From Wave #1 it was apparent that Dillon Perillo was a favorite to win the event this year. He dropped 9’s and 10’s in every heat and won every heat leading up to the final.

Special thanks to Brandon Richards for the report!