Futures Team News : July 17.2009Brett Simpson: For the second year in a row, this top surfer proved he was a fan favorite among Orange County locals and nabbed the victory for the shortboarder category. Simpson has always had a strong support group, with cheerleaders from his alma mater who show up on the sand to give him love during the U.S. Open of Surfing, to fans who follow him on his journey as he tries to earn enough points on the World Qualifying Series to join the World Tour on his website SimplySimpo.com.
Said Brett Simpson,
"Thanx to my family, friends, sponsors and all the support getting me to the top for the OC Surfer of the year 2009! It means a ton for me to hold down my area, which is Surf City, "where amazing happens!!" Thanks a million again and there will be a ceremony on July 23rd down town Huntington!! See ya there"