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Skate the Cape returns to Lewes
Boarders navigate the hairpin turn on the Classic Downhill Course in Cape Henlopen State Park.
DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
November 4, 2019
After a year hiatus, Faceplant Board Riders returned to Cape Henlopen State Park for a three-day Shred Fest called Skate the Cape. Attendees enjoyed a warm fall day with skate competitions, skate vendors, evenings with kickball and music around the campfire, and a beach cleanup.
“Really awesome people gathered at Cape Henlopen for a weekend full of surfing, skateboarding, music and good times,” said Rob Wheeler, coordinator of the event. “Skate the Cape will be held every other year, we’ll see you first weekend in November in 2021!”
Winners of the Classic Downhill Race Open Class were: Jared Beers first place, $150 and various swag; in second place was Aaron Gordy wining $100; and in third place was Mark Nicolaus taking home $50.
Boarders navigate the hairpin turn on the Classic Downhill Course in Cape Henlopen State Park.
DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Jared Beers, left drafts behind Francis Mohammed in the downhill race.
Jarrid Lopez leads the pack as they head down to the turn.
The thing about downhill is you gotta walk back up.
Rob Wheeler, left, founder of Faceplant Boardriders, is one of the happiest guys around.
The classic downhill race started with a lot of crashes until the skaters got used to the turn.
Skaters head down the path from Fort Miles Museum.
Dave Bangson is In the halloween spirit.
Mark Anthony is in hot pursuit of Aaron Gordy.
Daniel Myers makes a successful turn.
Ben Brown has full concentration while navigating the turn.
Skateboards wait their turn on the course.
Justin Beers is in the clear
Brandon “Animal” Cassel leads the pack followed by Will Macleod and Juan Guzman.
The hairpin turn.
Mark Anthony is padded and protected.
Rob Wheeler announces the ride while Brian Fitch keeps an eye on skaters.
Mitch Abrams takes the hairpin turn.
Mark Nicolaus drafts behind Francis Mohammed.
Faceplant Boardriders hosted the Shred Fest.
Jared Beers leads Scott Thompson, Mitchell Abrams and Edgar Guzman in one of the heats.
First heat heads down the hill toward the turn.
Jared Beers dominated the course.
Monkey Business
Mark Nicolaus and Francis Mohammed clear the turn.
The final stretch to the finish.
Skaters in harmony with the guns of Fort Miles Museum.
