Kahuna Kupuna Benefit Surf Contest, July 14

Post date: May 21, 2012 9:33:41 PM

Enjoy a day at the beach with others in our surfing community, celebrate the intergenerational nature of our sport and raise some much needed funds for Pacifica’s Environmental Family (PEF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides fiscal sponsorship for groups in Pacifica that seek to enhance and protect Pacifica’s environment.

For more information, visit the website at: www.kahunakupunasurf.org or download the registration form here.

WHEN: SATURDAY, July 14, 2012 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

WHERE: Pacifica State Beach, Pacifica, CA (Linda Mar Beach)

WHAT: Separate divisions for men and women age 40-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74, 75-79 and beyond (as needed) will be offered. Short Board divisions will be available based on demand. In addition, an INTERGENERATIONAL TEAM DIVISION (ITD) welcomes surfers of all ages. Each intergenerational team must be 6 surfers, represent 3 generations (one generation = 18 years), include at least 1 surfer under age 20, any length board can be used and can include both males and females. Teams will surf together in their own heat. Best team score wins.

ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 9, 2012

CHECKS PAYABLE TO: PACIFICA’S ENVIRONMENTAL FAMILY (“PEF” is good enough) with memo that reads: “KKC for PEF.” NOTE: PEF is a non-profit organization.

SEND C/O: Pacifica’s Environmental Family, 690 Alta Vista Drive, Pacifica CA 94044

ENTRY DONATION: $70 for surfers age 40 plus. Entry includes both the Kupuna and Intergenerational divisions as well as post-contest reception, dinner and the awards ceremony. Tickets for the post contest festivities for non-contestants will be available for a donation of $10 to $20 on the day of the contest.

EQUIPMENT: Longboards - 9’ or 3’ over the rider’s head.

Shortboards – 7’4” or less.

MINIMUM AGE*: 40 Years of Age or over for Men and Women in regular KKC divisions.

*Surfers under 40 at an entry fee of $30 are welcome on Intergenerational Teams that represent 3 generations. We encourage surfers 40 and over to form a team. For more details about how to form a team, go to our website at www.kahunakupunasurf.org or email kahunakupuna@comcast.net.