Governor's Cup & Gromfest     8/29/07
McKevlin's Team  just completed competing in the SC Governor's Cup (the State Championships) as well as the D.J. McKevlin Gromfest.  The Cup was held August 4 & 5 at the Washout.  In 3A Boys Evan Tanner represented with a second place finish.  Bryant Thomas also took second in 3A Jr. Men while Holly Nettles garnered a fourth in Women's shortboard.  Glenn Tanner continued his winning ways with a second in Legends longboard, a first in Grand Masters shortboard, and he won the Iron Man award.  Daughter, Kristin, not to be outdone, captured third in Women's shortboard, second in Women's longboard, first in the Women's Open, and took the prestigious Jr. Iron Woman award!
The D.J. McKevlin Gromfest was also held at the Washout on August 25.  McKevlin's represented by sponsoring their two under 18 surfers - Bryant Thomas and Evan Tanner.  Bryant took home fourth place in the 15 - 18 division.  Evan took first in every heat in capturing first place in the 14 and under division.  Congratulations to all!

ESA Contest #2     7/4/07
Finally, after a couple of cancellations, the second contest of the season was held on June 23 & 24.  Team McKevlin's took home plenty of awards.  Evan Tanner captured first in 3A Boys and even made it to the semi-finals of the Open.  Kristin Tanner won the Women's shortboard division and took home second in Women's longboard.  Holly Nettles finished with a third in Women's shortboard.  Bryant Thomas, riding his under-volume board in wimpy waves, took sixth in Jr. Men while brother, Ellison Thomas, captured fourth in Men.  Finally, Glenn Tanner anchored the team with his second in Legends longboard, first in Grand Masters shortboard, and first in the Open division.  Congratulations!

Welcome The Bing Family     5/26/07
Put Monday, June 11 on your special events calendar.  Matt Calvani, Bing's owner and head shaper, as well as Margaret Yao, general manager and team rider, will be visiting.  Matt and Margaret will be hanging at the shop from 1:00 PM until ?.  They'll demo some new shapes out in the water as well as field your questions at the shop.  Local shapers - you can learn more in ten minutes from Matt than you can from a lifetime of videos and books.  Bing owners - now's your chance to thank Matt for providing the best rides of your life.  Check out the Quad, Silver Spoon, Gold Standard, Bonzer, Karma, Lotus, and more here or on their site www.bingsurf.com.  See you there!                
below: Matt Calvani winning at San-O

ESA #1     4/7/07
The first contest of the '07 season was held at the Washout on March 24 & 25.  Our biggest bread-winner, Glenn Tanner, missed the event due to work, but his family definitely made their presence known.  Evan Tanner, despite being ill, took home third place in 3A Boys.  Kristin Tanner went an impressive 2 for 2 by winning both Women's longboard and 3A Women's shortboard.  Holly Nettles chipped in third place in the same division.  Bryant Thomas, in his first crack into the 3A Jr. Men division, captured second place.  It's a great start for a great group!

Thanks Again, Charleston     2/14/07
We just received a call from The City Paper - McKevlin's Surf Shop has been chosen as the Best Surf Shop in the Charleston area!  In all the years that the publication has been awarding their Best Of's, we've been picked every time.  We feel very honored and very thankful for all of your votes.  We'll do our very best to earn your support.

Locals Score!     12/5/06
The Christian Surfers Cold Water Classic was held at Oceanic Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC on December 2.  McKevlin's Team member, Bryant Thomas, took second in his Grom (14 and under) division.  Bryant recently picked up sponsorships from Sharp Eye, Matix, DaKine, and Sanük!  Other notable locals' results were Anthony Osment (3rd, Pro) and Eric Kirby (3rd, Jr. Men).  All profits from this contest went to the Hope From Helen Fund.

"Just Cause" & Team Challenge     11/6/06
Joe's "Just Cause" Longboard Classic, a charity fund-raising contest in memory of Joe Hiller, was held at Folly Beach this past Saturday.  In the Men's 40+ Division, our own Glenn Tanner came out victorious.  Congratulations.  The next day, The John Kalagian Memorial Team Challenge was held in cold, side-shore conditions.  McKevlin's Open Team consisting of Brett Crosta, Ian Riggs, Evan and Glenn Tanner, Bryant Thomas, and Ellison Thomas took home fourth place.  In the Men's Longboard heat, Ian, Glenn, and Brett captured third.  In the Wahines division, Perng Chen, Holly Nettles, and Kristin Tanner received a first place trophy.  Plus, Kristin won the award for Hottest Wahine Wave.  

New Blog Spot     10/12/06
New!  McKevlin's now has a blog where you can find all sorts of "up to the minute" information including photos and descriptions of the newest board arrivals as well as a place for comments and intellectually stimulating discussion (or just regular discussion for that matter).  There's a link to the Spot under "Surf Links" to the right, or just click HERE.

Condolences     10/9/06
The Staff at McKevlin's wishes to extend its most sincere sympathies to the family of Paul Stohlman, who passed away October 5 after a battle with liver cancer.  Paul was a former employee at McKevlin's and will always be our best friend.  He was best known for his brilliant artistic talent, his sharp wit, his love of the ocean, and his creative sense of humor.  No one can ever take his place.  At only 28 years, truly the good do die young.  We love you Paul.

A Memorial Paddle Out for Paul will be held at the Washout on Saturday, October 14 at 4:00 P.M.  All are welcome.

Glenn Takes Two     9/25/06
The Eastern Surfing Association Championships were held at Cape Hatteras last week.  Guess who was named East Coast Champion in two separate divisions?  Glenn Tanner took the crown in Grandmasters shortboard and Legends longboard defeating a host of the very best surfers from Maine to Florida.  In addition, he was once again invited to join the elite ESA All-Stars Team.  Glenn, thanks for representing the SSC District and McKevlin's; you truly deserve the title!

ESA Contest Sweep!     9/10/06
In the SSC District's 4th contest of the 2006 season, McKevlin's Surf Team scored a 1st in every member's primary division.  Glenn Tanner received a first in Grandmasters shortboard and in Legends longboard.  He also took fifth place in the Men's Open.  Kristin Tanner aced her Jr. Women's shortboard division and captured second in Women's longboard.  Holly Nettles kept the winning tradition alive with a first in 3A Women's shortboard.  And, the two newest team members represented in style.  Bryant Thomas slew all comers to take first place in his 3A Boys division.  Evan Tanner contributed to the sweep by taking first place in 3A Menehunes.  In fact, 10-year-old Evan shocked the crowd by taking a second in his very first heat of Open Mens just behind local pro Anthony Osment.  Congrats to the team; they make us proud.

2006 Governor's Cup     8/11/06
On August 5 & 6 the SC State Championship, now known as the SC Governor's Cup, was held at the Washout.  Alongside South Carolinians, North Carolinians, Georgians, and Floridians; McKevlin's Surf Team represented well.  Glenn Tanner took first in Legends Longboard, fourth in Grandmasters Shortboard, and third in Iron Man; Holly Nettles captured fifth in 3A Womens Shortboard; and Kristin Tanner earned a second in Jr. Iron Woman, second in Jr. Womens Shortboard, and second in Womens Longboard.  McKevlin's newest two team members also excelled.  Bryant Thomas earned a third place finish in 3A Boys and Evan Tanner took second in 3A Menehunes.  To check out photos of all the team riders, click HERE.

International Go Surfing Day     6/18/06
Help us celebrate!  For International Go Surfing Day (Thursday, June 21), we're bringing a truckload of brand new surfboards to the Washout for everyone to try out.  Ever been curious about the Neilson Stringerless Coil Technology or the Bing Silver Spoon longboard?  Want to try a Lost Round Nose Quint or a Teqoph Battail Quad?  Here's your chance.  Plus, local shapers - you're invited to bring out and show-off your boards as well.  We'll be at the covered boardwalk promptly from 4:00 to 6:30.  Immediately following the board demo, the Charleston Chapter Surfrider Foundation will be having a cook-out feast (you bring it, they'll grill it) and movie (Sprout) showing.  For more info from Surfrider, click HERE.

Glenn Takes Two     5/8/06
McKevlin's Team rider, Glenn Tanner, aces the Regionals.  On May 5 - 7 the ESA Mid-Atlantic Regionals were held at the Washout on Folly Beach.  This contest pits the best amateur surfers from Delaware south through Georgia plus Puerto Rico.  Glenn captured first place in both of his divisions - Grandmasters Shortboard and Legends Longboard.  Congrats!

ESA Contest #2     4/27/06
This one was held at the Washout on April 22 and 23.  Congrats go out to Kristin Tanner.  Kristin took first place in the increasingly competitive Jr. Women's Shortboard division.  Next stop for the team is the ESA Mid-Atlantic Regionals.  This year's qualifying contest will be held at the Washout on May 5, 6, and 7.

ESA Contest #1     3/12/06
The first contest of the new season was held at the Washout on March 11 and 12.  McKevlin's Team riders Glenn and Kristin Tanner (Holly Nettles is currently in Costa Rica) represented the shop with their usual outstanding results.  Kristin captured second place in both Jr. Women's Shortboard as well as Women's Longboard.  Glenn scored a perfect #1 in Grandmaster's Shortboard and Legend's Longboard.  Well done!

Condolences     2/18/06
We'd like to express our sympathy to the family of Peter Beck.  Peter was a local Charleston attorney as well as President of the local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.  A Memorial Paddle-Out will be held at the Washout on Folly Beach at 3:00 PM on February 25.

Best Surf Shop Award     2/14/06
McKevlin's Surf Shop has been voted by the Charleston City Paper readers as the Best Surf Shop once again.  McKevlin's has won this honor every year since the Paper's readers' poll began.  Thanks to all for your votes and support.

Condolences     1/6/06
Our sincere condolences to the family of Joe Hiller, especially his wife, Dana, as well as Joe's mom, dad, and sister.  Joe passed away yesterday.  He was a former manager at our Isle of Palms shop as well as owner of Liquid Motion Surf Shop.  More importantly, he was a great human being and a genuine friend.  If you knew Joe at all, chances are - you loved him.  He'll be sorely missed.

Thank You     6/20/05

To the hundreds of friends who visited, sent cards & flowers, and supported our family in so many ways during this difficult time, we'd like to offer our heartfelt thanks.  We'd also like to recognize the City of Folly Beach for their tribute of flying the City's flags at half-mast and their police escort as well as Joey "Casimir" Kowalski for painting (twice) the Folly Road boat.  Joey along with Nancy Hussey have organized a paddle-out memorial for Dennis McKevlin at the Washout on Sunday, June 26 at 7 P.M.  All are invited.

Dennis J. McKevlin
1920 - 2005

It's A New GROM FRIENDLY RB5X Format     8/11/05
This year's RB5X is designed to please the youngest surfers.  On August 24 @ 3:30 P.M. three or four Red Bull traveling pro's will land at Folly Beach.  First, they'll put on a surf clinic for the kids.  Then, the group will be divided up into heats for competition.  The best and Final 5 will surf a Final 5X.  This will be filmed and edited, then judged by the groms as well as the pro's.  The groms actually judge each other to crown the 5X Champ.  Any young surfers interested in competing or just watching should check in at the shop before 3:30 on August 24.  Good luck!

SC Governor's Cup     8/11/05
The state's surfing championship (now known as the Governor's Cup) was held at the Washout this past weekend.  McKevlin's Team was represented in full force.  Holly Nettles picked up a fourth in the highly competitive Women's Open.  And, the Tanner family certainly made their presence known.  Glenn took second in Legends Longboard and first in Grandmaster's Shortboard.  Kristin scored a first in Women's Longboard, third in 3A Jr. Women's Shortboard, and fifth in Open Women.  Terri Tanner captured second in Open Women and third in Women's Shortboard.  Finally, stylist Evan Tanner blew the crowd away with a first in 1A Menehunes.  Congrats!

Red Bull East Coast Tour     7/23/05
Red Bull will be pulling their Airstream RV onto Folly Beach again this year.  The RB5X (Red Bull Five By) contest pitting some of the Red Bull pro surfers (Ian Parnell, Billy Hume, Scott Posner) against Folly's finest is scheduled for August 24 - 25.  For more details on this alternative contest format, click HERE.  We'll keep you informed of the RB5X local developments right here.

Regionals     5/16/05
The ESA Mid-Atlantic Regionals were held last weekend in Ocean City, MD.  Glenn Tanner continued his "win when it counts" attitude and took first place in Grandmasters Shortboard and second in Senior Longboard.  He competed against the very best from Delaware through Georgia.  Congrats!

Folly Wahines     5/9/05
The Fifth Annual Folly Beach Wahine Surf Classic was held at the Washout this past weekend.  Among the finalists, McKevlin's team rider, Kristin Tanner, captured second place in both 13 - 17 Advanced Shortboard and 13 - 17 Longboard.  In Bodyboard she took third place.  Kristin's mom, Terri, secured a second in 35+ Advanced Shortboard and fifth in 35+ Longboard.  Pam Shealy, the shop's newest female staff member, in her very first contest, scored second place in the 18 - 34 Novice Shortboard division.  Congratulations to all!

Best Surf Shop Award     2/18/05
McKevlin's Surf Shop has been voted by the Charleston City Paper readers as the Best Surf Shop once again.  McKevlin's has won this honor every year since the Paper's readers' poll began.  We consider ourselves very lucky to have so many loyal friends for so long - some of you even for all of our 40 years.  Thanks to all for your votes and support. 

Holiday Shoppers' Bonus     12/24/04
Three gift certificates were handed out to these lucky customers:  $50 to Thomas Cooper, $75 to Matt Dohoney, and $150 to Jason Penington.  Congratulations!

Eastern Surfing Championships     9/23/04
Congratulations to Glenn Tanner!  Against the very best of the entire east coast, Glenn scored a third place in Senior Longboard and a first in Grandmaster's Shortboard.  Way to go, Glenn!

Wahine Championships     8/24/04
The 8th Annual East Coast Wahine Championships were held on August 21 & 22 at Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach, NC.  Folly's own, Kristin Tanner and her mom, Terri Tanner, competed against women as far west as California and as far north and south as New Jersey and Florida.  Kristin captured third in Junior Women's Shortboard and fourth in Girl's Longboard.  Terri secured two seconds - both in Goddess Shortboard and Goddess Longboard.  For more results and info, click HERE.

SC Governor's Cup     8/19/04
This year's State Championship contest was renamed and held on August 7 & 8.  The McKevlin's entourage was out in full force and posted excellent results.  Glenn Tanner secured both a first in Grandmasters Shortboard and Senior Longboard.  His wife, Terri, took both firsts in Senior Women's Shortboard and Women's Senior Longboard.  Kristin Tanner won second in Junior Women Shortboard, second in Women's Bodyboard, and third in her Longboard division.  Holly Nettles captured fourth in Women's Shortboard  Congratulations. 

Red Bull Results     8/11/04
The Red Bull team pulled into Folly around 2 AM the Tuesday of the contest.  After checking the waves at 7 AM (small but clean), the local competitors convinced the visitors to postpone the 90 minute heat until the incoming tide.  At 11:40 (2 -3' and semi-clean) Billy Hume and Ian Parnell challenged our three local surfers.  Anthony Osment, local resident pro, Charlie Guss, the only surfer from S.C. chosen for the U.S. Team, and Glenn Tanner, former U.S. Champion, ESM's Kingpin Of The Washout, and last year's ESA Male Surfer of the Year, proved that the locals know their break best.  Overall winner was Anthony Osment accumulating 104 points.  The Folly surfers took the lead in all judging categories except one:  Torque - Anthony 28 points, Boost - Charlie 22 points, Mojo - Glenn 24 points, Combo - Bill 22 points, and Push - Anthony 24 points.  Pictures from the event can be seen here.

Red Bull Comes To Folly     7/26/04
The RB5X (pronounced: R-B-5-by) will be making a stop at Folly Beach, SC on August 10.  Ian Parnell and Billy Hume will challenge three local Folly surfers to a unique surf off.  The mini-contest will be video taped and shown in the Red Bull caravan RV.  For details on the contest format check out www.rb5x.com.  We'll also keep you informed of any local details as we're made aware.

Wahine Results     5/17/04
The 4th Annual Folly Beach Wahine Surfing Classic was held at the Washout on May 15 & 16.  McKevlin's Team & Staff took home several impressive victories.  Alana Davis placed fifth  in 18 - 34 Advanced Shortboard and first place in 18 - 34 Longboard.  Holly Nettles captured sixth in 18 - 34 Advanced Shortboard.  Kristin Tanner won 13 - 17 Longboard and took second place in both 13 - 17 Advanced Shortboard and Bodyboard.

Glenn & Rings     3/1/04
What do Glenn Tanner and Lord of the Rings have in common?  Well...almost a clean sweep.  This past weekend at the first SSC ESA contest of the 2004 season, Glenn nearly won everything he went for.  He took first in Grandmaster's Shortboard, first in Senior Longboard, first in Open Longboard, and, against all ages, he took fourth in Open Men!  Additional team members, Holly Nettles and Kristin Tanner, also fared well.  Holly took first in Women's Shortboard.  Kristin captured first in Women's Bodyboard, second in Women's Longboard, and third in Jr. Women Shortboard.  Also, shop staffer, Ian Riggs, took fourth in Master's Shortboard.  Not a bad day at the office!

Lost Surf Jam 2004     2/26/04
McKevlin's will again sponsor the Folly Beach leg of the Lost Surf Jam tour.  The contest is Saturday, April 3 at the Washout.  Party and ...Lost Girl Model Search to follow that evening.  For other details click HERE.

And The Winner Is ...     2/23/04
McKevlin's Surf Shop has been voted by the Charleston City Paper readers as the Best Surf Shop once again.  McKevlin's has won this honor every year since the Paper's readers' poll began.  Thanks to all for your votes.  We'll try not to disappoint.

ESA Banquet     1/29/04
Congratulations to Glenn Tanner, Alana Davis, and Kristin Tanner for their honors received at the ESA-SSC Annual Banquet held on January 24.  Kristin was named Iron Woman of the Year for accumulating the most combined points in several divisions.  She also took home this past season's Champion title in both Girl's Shortboard and Women's Bodyboard.  Alana was announced as Champion of Women's Longboard.  Glenn received a gift for being a Top Three judge, took the Championship title in Senior Longboard, and received the Hottest Longboard Maneuver award.  Then, as if all that wasn't quite enough, he was named Male Surfer of the Year!  Congratulations.

Glenn Victorious     10/27/03
Glenn Tanner has just captured two first place finishes at the Eastern Surfing Association Championships in Cape Hatteras!  Glenn defeated the very best of the entire east coast in Grandmasters Shortboard and Senior Longboard.  Plus, Glenn was once again chosen to be a member of the elite ESA All-Star Team!   Congratulations to Glenn and the SSC District.

Joe's Longboard Contest     10/21/03
In this event the McKevlin's tribe captured two of the three divisions.  Glenn Tanner took top honors in the over 21 division, and Alana Davis took first in Women's.  The contest was held this past Saturday to help one of our own, Joe Hiller.  Besides being a former member of the McKevlin's staff and owner of Liquid Motion Surf Shop, Joe has always been a great friend to all of us here.  All proceeds from Joe's Longboard Contest went directly to his medical expenses.  For details about his condition and the contest go to www.sscesa.com/jhlbclassic.html.

Eddie Would Go     10/16/03
Former Charleston area surfer and McKevlin's shop rat, Stuart Coleman, will be visiting Charleston next week for some signing events promoting his book, Eddie Would Go:  The Story Of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero.  Stuart will be at the Terrace on Marion Square on Oct. 23 from 7 - 9 P.M., at the West Ashley Barnes & Noble on Oct. 24 from 2 - 3:30 P.M., and at the Mt. Pleasant Barnes & Noble Oct. 25 from 2 - 4 P.M.  Stuart also promises to stop by Folly Beach and sign all of our copies of his new book.  For more info about Stuart's schedule, check out www.eddiewouldgo.com.  Aloha.



State Championships     8/12/03
The crew from McKevlin's performed their magic at the recent SC State Championship on August 1 -3.  Ding repairman, Chris Burch, scored a fifth in Masters while Alana Davis took third in Women's shortboard and fourth in Women's longboard.  Team member Holly Nettles captured fourth in Women's shortboard and first in Women's longboard; Kristin Tanner took second in Iron Woman, third in Girl's shortboard, and second in Women's bodyboard; and Glenn Tanner finished with ninth in the Open division, third for the Hottest Wave award, first in Grandmaster's shortboard, and first in Senior longboard.

Sponsorship News     6/18/03
One of McKevlin's Surf Team members, Holly Nettles, has just landed an impressive big-fish sponsor - Billabong.  This, one of the largest and most recognizable core surf lines, has chosen Holly to be one of only an elite few sponsored east coast women athletes.  Congratulations!  In other sponsorship activity, another McKevlin's Team member, Drew Pringle, was just chosen to represent Electric eyewear.  To check out their other sponsors as well as other team info, click HERE.

Contest #4     6/10/03
The fourth contest of the SSC ESA district was held on June 7 at the Washout, Folly Beach, SC.  Again, the crew from McKevlin's finished with impressive results.  Shop staffer, Alana Davis, took 3rd place in Women's shortboard and 2nd place in Women's longboard.  From McKevlin's Team, Holly Nettles finished with another 1st place in Women's shortboard.  Glenn Tanner captured 1st in both Grandmaster's shortboard and Senior longboard.  Kristin Tanner took home 1st in Girl's shortboard, 1st in Women's bodyboard, and 5th in Women's Longboard.  Congratulations to all!  
By the way, Drew Pringle is missing from the results for a good reason.  Thanks to his clever writing skills, Drew was awarded a trip to Costa Rica where he is currently surfing alongside Damien and C.J. Hobgood!  After that excursion, Drew will be traveling throughout California from mid-June to mid-July!

Girls Rule     5/18/03
The girls from McKevlin's took home some heavy hardware at the two most recent "larger-than-usual" contests.  At the Mid-Atlantic Regionals in Delaware (May 9 - 11) Holly Nettles took 2nd in Women's shortboard and Alana Davis captured 4th.  The girls competed against the very best from Delaware south through Georgia.  Then, on May 17 & 18, at the Folly Beach Wahine Surf Classic, Holly won her shortboard division while Alana took 2nd.  Kristin Tanner won two divisions:  Bodyboard and Longboard.

Lost Surf Jam     4/27/03
On April 15^th …lost brought their Surf Jam ’03 to Folly Beach. 

First up, over 90 competitors surfed for prize money and the prestige of being the “Best of the Beach.”  Despite a flat early morning the previous day, by contest start the surf was definitely fun.  The …lost crew put on a well-organized, free-entry competition that fired-up the local talent into an expo of some of the best east coast surfing Mike Reola, Dustin Ray, and the rest of the west coast gang has ever seen.  1^st place and $200 went to Josh Veit, 2^nd and $100 went to Anthony Osment, and $50 and 3^rd was awarded to McKevlin’s Team rider Glenn Tanner.  The youngest finalist was Kyle Busey in 5^th who gained a free entry to the …lost Pro Jr. during the U.S. Open to be held in Huntington Beach. 

If that and free pizza weren’t enough, that evening ...lost treated a sizeable crowd to a premiere of their new video Planet Lost and sponsored the …lost Girl Model Search.  Among the finalists shop staffer, Alana Davis, and McKevlin’s Team rider, Holly Nettles, tied for 3^rd place.  Everyone in the place went home with a throbbing head and at least one free t-shirt.

Check out photos of the entire event by clicking HERE.