Largest Surf Contest in the PNW—May 16th-18th
Westport, WA – Surfers and environmentalists
alike will flood the small fishing town of Westport, WA, May 16-18.
This year marks the 7th annual Clean Water Classic—the Northwest’s
largest surf contest. The event is a benefit for the Pacific Northwest
chapters of the Surfrider Foundation. Global Surf Industries,
the leading surfboard distribution company worldwide, is the title
sponsor for the Classic. Mark Kelly, President of Global Surf
Industries comments, “This is a low key event on a global scale,
and this is what we love about the Classic. Our company mantra
is ‘Life is better when you surf,’ and this is alive and on display
at the Classic for sure.” Over 110 contestants from Washington,
Oregon and British Columbia will compete with nearly 500 spectators
expected to attend.
Pete Stauffer, Oregon Policy Coordinator, for the Surfrider
Foundation explains, “The Clean Water Classic generates crucial
funding for the volunteer chapters of Surfrider throughout the
Pacific Northwest. These funds help support a variety of campaigns
and programs that focus on water quality, beach access, ocean
health, and shoreline preservation. We really appreciate the support
of the local surf shops and shapers in the Westport community,
without whom the event would not be possible.”
For 2008, the Classic will debut a Stand-up Paddle demo heat
and a keiki (youth) heat. Saturday night’s lineup will include
an appearance by guest of honor; Bob McTavish, the world famous
surfboard shaper who helped revolutionize the shortboard. The
party will also feature a performance by local Seattle dub band,
The Panda Conspiracy. Registration forms for the Classic are available
online at www.cleanwaterclassic.com.
Check out the 2007 Clean Water Classic page
to see a list of winners: click
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