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DATE AND LOCATION

Saturday, Oct 19 and Sunday, October 20. - Capitola Beach

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GENERAL INFO

Your 2024 Women On Waves SURF Contest registration includes:

• Lunch from TOGO’s

• Women On Waves - I SEA YOU shirt. Lightweight, soft, and comfy fit!

• Women On Waves - I SEA YOU messenger canvas bag. Perfect for the beach or the market.

• I SEA YOU Sticker. 

• WOW-HULA Stainless steel water bottle

 

WOW 2024 Scholarship Opportunity

To foster inclusivity and ensure everyone can participate, we are offering 3 complimentary entries. How does it work? Simply nominate yourself or a friend by filling out this form. Share briefly how surfing with other women has positively impacted your life or the life of your nominee. Due date: July 16, 2024. Winners will be announced directly via email on July 19, 2024. 

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SCHEDULE

WOW Surf contest will start on Saturday, Oct 19 morning*. Categories are divided by age groups. All First Heats and part of the Semi - Finals will be on Saturday, Oct 19. More Semi-Finals and Finals will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20. Our goal is for every participant to surf at least twice. 

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SIGN-IN

Sign-in will be the morning of Oct. 19 (time to be announced closer to the event). You will pick up your goodie bag and lunch bracelet at sign-in. 

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HEATS INFO

During each heat every participant will be assigned a rash guard color. Rash guards will be located by the registration - packet pick-up booth at the Capitola Beach Esplanade.

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Heat schedule will be published the week of the event.

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RULES

Please make sure to go over the contest RULES before the event. Feel free to email us with any questions regarding the contest rules.

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EQUIPMENT INFO

Longboards must be a minimum of 9 ft. in length.

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For contestants under 14, 

boards must be a minimum of 3 feet

over the competitor’s head.

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WHAT IS THE NOVICE CATEGORY*

A Novice is a person who is new to a circumstance in which they are placed... Beginner.

So how does that translate to surfing?.... If your abilities are limited to catching the wave, standing up, and gliding forward, then you are a "novice". If you can "cut-back" (turn), or if you can "cross-step" to the nose, then you are NOT a "novice".

*If you register in the Novice category you can't add a second registration for yourself in an age group category.

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KEI-KE

The kei·​ki's category (Formerly known as the Menehunes) is a "for fun" category for kids between the ages of 5-9. Parent's  or guardians are welcomed to join them in the water to provide support and if necessary, push them into the waves. 

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CANCELLATION POLICY

You can receive a complete refund if requested within 30 days prior to the event. However, after this period, we can only refund 50% of your registration fees, excluding any Humanitix fees—no refunds after Oct. 4th. 

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Photo Credit: Nick Paz

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