Ride the waves and give back to the shore at NESS’s 15th Annual Catch a Curl Youth Surf Classic at Westerly Town Beach!
Youth surfers ages 6–18, from beginners to advanced riders, are invited to compete in a fun, supportive surf competition.
New to surfing? Free try-surfing sessions with NESS instructors are available before the competition!
After the final heat, everyone is invited to join us for a community beach cleanup in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day. Together, we’ll help keep our beaches and oceans clean for future adventures.
Ankle Biters: Riders under 10, an adult can assist ankle biters into the waves!
Wahine: Beginner/intermediate girls, ages 11-14
Menehune: Beginner/intermediate boys, ages 11-14
Big Kahuna: Intermediate/advanced riders, ages 15 – 18
9AM - 10AM: Try Surfing (FREE!)
9AM – 10:30AM: Check-In & Warm-Ups
10:30AM – 2PM: Surf Heats
2PM – 3PM: Beach Cleanup & Awards*
*NOTE: Surf Heats begin at 10:30AM and last until about 2PM. The length of each heat depends on the number of participants and conditions. A beach cleanup begins directly after the last heat of the surf classic. Prizes are awarded for the surf competition following the beach cleanup.
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