14th Annual Catch a Curl Youth Surf Classic & Beach Cleanup Event Summary
Catching Waves, Catching Change
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 14th Annual Catch a Curl Youth Surf Classic & Beach Cleanup this past Saturday at Westerly Town Beach!
This year’s event was our best tournament yet — with the highest level of competition, steady swell all day, and plenty of sunshine to keep the energy high. From first-timers to seasoned riders, every surfer impressed with skill, sportsmanship, and stoke.
After the last heat, our community came together to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day with a beach cleanup, working side by side to protect our shoreline. Together, we collected:
- 504 total pieces of trash, approximately 30 lbs
- Most Found: 114 cigarette butts (22% of total data)
- Rarest Find: Guitar Pick
- Most Common Type: Plastic
Together, we proved that the ocean connects us all — through both play and stewardship.
We’re so grateful to our surfers, families, sponsors, volunteers, and partners for making this day possible. We can’t wait to see you at the 15th Annual Catch a Curl next year!
Congratulations to our top surfers!
Ankle Biters
(under age 10)
1st - Zoey F.
2nd - Charlie S.
3rd - June G.
Wahine
(girls ages 11-14)
1st - Meg A.
2nd - Jaya T.
Menehune
(boys ages 11-14)
1st - Oliver L.
2nd - Frank K.
3rd - Ben C.
Big Kahuna
(ages 15-18)
1st - Ellis S.
2nd - Finnley B.
3rd - Phil B.
4th - Charlie G.
THANK YOU, EVENT SPONSORS!
Catch a Curl wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors. We’re especially grateful to the following partners for their donations, encouragement, and commitment to supporting our youth surfers:
