Iconic Surf City USA will cater to Canines for Dog-Gone Fun, Three-Day Event
Huntington Beach, aka Surf City USA®, is going to the dogs when it hosts the third annual Surf City Surf Dog, set for Friday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, announced Book That Event, the event organizer.
Pooches will be able to “hang 20” in surfing competitions and strut their stuff in a variety of doggone fun activities and contests throughout the three-day weekend, all while raising funds for animal welfare organizations.
“Huntington Beach is the PAWfect venue for the growing sport of dog surfing,” said Lisa Scolman, co-founder of Book That Event. “The city and its eight miles of Pacific coastline are practically synonymous to surfing and the community is one of the dog-friendliest places on the planet.”
Located in Orange County approximately 35 miles south west of Los Angeles, the City of Huntington Beach is the quintessential Southern California beach town. The city’s coastal waters are legendary for their unique surf break and are the site of many elite surfing tournaments, including the US Open of Surfing, the largest surfing competition in the world.
“It is a badge of honor for man and beast alike to have surfed at Huntington Beach,” says Scolman. “Our goal is to eventually have Surf City Surf Dog be known as the “US Open” of the sport.”
Surf City Surf Dog entrants will compete in four weight-class divisions and will be judged on a variety of skills, including the duration of their ride and their confidence on the board. Marine conditions such as the size of the wave will also be taken into consideration. Prizes will be awarded to the top dogs but, of course, all pooches will be winners and will receive a participation award.
Dogs that prefer to keep all four paws on dry land still can strut their stuff by entering the PAWabunga Canine Costume or Owner/Dog Look-a-Like contests. The public and their pets are welcome at the two-day Hot Diggity Dog Expo that will feature more than 40 pet-related vendors and organizations.
For more information visit the event website, Facebook and Twitter pages.
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