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DATE AND LOCATION

Saturday, Oct 18 and Sunday, October 19. - Capitola Beach

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GENERAL INFO

Your 2025 Women On Waves SURF Contest registration includes:

• Lunch from TOGO’s

• Women On Waves - SEA Her MAGIC shirt. Lightweight, soft, and comfy fit!

• Women On Waves - SEA Her MAGIC canvas bag. Perfect for the beach or the market.

• SEA Her MAGIC Sticker and Poster 

• WOW-HULA Cup

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SCHEDULE

WOW Surf contest will start on Saturday, Oct 18 morning*. Categories are divided by age groups. All First Heats and part of the Semi - Finals will be on Saturday, Oct 18. More Semi-Finals and Finals will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19. Our goal is for every participant to surf at least twice*.

*Not guaranteed.

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SIGN-IN

Sign-in will be the morning of Oct. 18 (time to be announced closer to the event). You will pick up your goodie bag and lunch bracelet at sign-in. YOU MUST SHOW A VALID ID.

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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.  After the first heats, rash guards will be located over by the progression board near the judges tent.

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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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WOW CODE OF CONDUCT

We Kindly ask all of our participants to please read THIS.

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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. Please stay for the awards ceremony. Every Keiki will receive a participation award.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

You may request a full refund up to 30 days before the event. After that, a 50% refund of your registration fee (excluding Humanitix fees) will be available until October 1st, 2025. No refunds will be issued after October 1st, 2025.

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Photo Credit: Nikky Brookes

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