Last year, close to 60 brave surf dogs hit the waves and more than two thousand spectators gathered to watch the competition unfold. This year’s event is expected to draw an even larger crowd with visitors from across the U.S. Since Loews Coronado Bay Resort launched its first dog surfing competition in 2006, the concept has garnered international attention from Japan, London, Spain and Germany.
The 2009 event takes places on Saturday, June 20, in Imperial Beach, Calif. and includes: * 10 to 10:30 a.m. Optional surfing lessons for less experienced canines eager to catch their first wave * 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Category One: small surf dogs 40 pounds and under * 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Category Two: large surf dogs 41 pounds and over * 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Category Three: tandem surfing with dogs and humans * 1:45 to 2 p.m. Awards ceremony
To register or for more information, please visit www.LoewsSurfDog.com.