Unless you’re deep in the scene, it’s hard to keep up with all of the up-and-coming surfers out there. With the Loggerhead Classic just around the corner, happening this September 25th-27th in Jacksonville, Florida, we caught up with Justin Quintal to learn more about some of the contestants.

Justin Quintal: We have a crazy lineup of talent this year, with 130 competitors, and I could go on and on, but I’m going to try to narrow it down to a handful of people to watch based on previous performances at the Loggerhead Classic.

We’ve also got plenty of fresh faces traveling in from all over this year – surfers from California like Andy Nieblas; Hawaii with Keani Canullo, Honolua Blomfield and Sophia Culhane; Mexico with Dan Pascacio; Brazil with Shahaf Wisman, Yam Wisman’s brother; and plenty more.

Last year’s 60’s Log Finalists. Loggerhead

5 Men to Watch

Saxon Wilson at last year’s Loggerhead. Loggerhead

Saxon Wilson – Feels like an obvious one.…