He becomes the first Southwest surfer to win back-to-back Open Mens seasons since Tom Curren

HB local and HBHS senior Christian Saenz did it again. With a second-place finish at last weekend's NSSA Open season, he clinched his second consecutive season title. The last time this happened? Way before the internet when three-time world champ Tom Curren did it in 81/82. Next up for Saenzy: his first Open Men's National Title. Event starts June 16 -- be sure to cheer him on.

Special Surfboard Design Note: Saenzy clinched his title riding a Hurley-shaped "secret weapon."