In California’s Imperial Beach, over 50 dogs donned surfing attire and hit the waves for the sixth annual dog surfing competition.
The aquatic-loving canines engaged in ten-minute heats, vying to ride at least two waves.
Known officially as the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition, the event attracted not only local spectators but also dog surfers of various sizes from all over the United States.
The heats were organized into three categories: one for small dogs under 40 pounds, another for their larger counterparts, and a third for dogs surfing on the same board as their owners.
Judges evaluated each dog’s surfing technique, confidence, wave duration, and even their attire, with some pups sporting Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses.
Top performers received a “Very Important Pet holiday” getaway at the San Diego resort, along with a feature in Modern Dog Magazine.
All proceeds from the competition were donated to DonorsChoose.org, a platform that helps public teachers in San Diego secure funding for classroom supplies from private supporters.
This year’s champions in the small dog category, Michael Uy and his Australian Kelpie, Abbie Girl, also secured third place in the tandem dog category.
The duo, who have enjoyed surfing together for four years, have now clinched the first-place prize for the second time.
