Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza

Catch gnarly waves and good vibes with pups at the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza—surf’s up, pups!

Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza

Get ready for a paw-some day at the beach! The Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza is where our four-legged friends catch waves and steal hearts. It's all about fun, sun, and wagging tails as talented pups show off their surfing skills. Whether you're a dog lover or just looking for a good time, this in-person event is the place to be. You, and your pups, will be able to access the Avalon Terrace at the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, our Top Dog Presenting Sponsor, overlooking the surfing activites. There you can purchase food and beverages, access some shade and hydration for your pups, and browse vendors at our Surfing Village. Bring your friends, enjoy the vibes, and don't forget your sunscreen!

Read on for more information about the day's schedule, how to sign up your dog to compete in the Hang 8 Surfing competition, the Dog Costume Contest, or the Dog Kissing Booth.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **SUBJECT TO CHANGE

7:30AM -9:00AM

OPEN SURF PRACTICE

CHECK OUT THE VENDORS

8:45 SMALL DOG SURF CHECK IN/LINE UP

9:00AM

SMALL DOG SURF COMPETITION

9:45 MEDIUM DOG SURF CHECK IN/LINE UP

10:00AM

MEDIUM DOG SURF COMPETITION

10:45 TANDUM DOG SURF CHECK IN/LINE UP

11:00AM

TANDUM DOG SURF COMPETITION

11:45 LARGE DOG SURF CHECK IN/LINE UP

12:00PM

LARGE DOG SURF COMPETITION

DOG KISSING BOOTH

OPENS ~ 8 AM, LAST KISS TO BE JUDGED AT 1PM

1:00PM-1:30PM

ALL DOGS FUN PADDLE OUT

1:30 COSTUME CONTEST CHECK IN/LINE UP

1:45PM

COSTUME CONTEST

2:30PM

AWARD PRESENTATIONS

3:00PM - 6:00PM

AFTER PAWTY ON WAVE TERRACE OF HARD ROCK HOTEL DAYTONA BEACH

RAFFLES ANNOUNCED AT 5:30PM DURING AFTER PAWTY

VENDOR BOOTHS OPEN UNTIL 6:00PM

FOR INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, GO TO https://daytonadogbeach.org/ OR EMAIL INFO@DAYTONADOGBEACH.ORG

COMPETITION FORMAT AND RULES

CATEGORIES

SMALL DOG - UP TP 20 LB

MEDIUM DOG - 21-40 LB

LARGE DOG - 40+ LB

HUMAN/DOG TANDEM

COMPETITION FORMAT

15-20 MINUTE SURF HEATS AS DETERMINED BY THE HEAD SURF OFFICIAL. CATCH AS MANY WAVES AS DESIRED AND THE TOP TWO WAVES EACH COMPETITOR SCORES DURING THE HEAT ARE USED.

SURFING IS JUDGED ON A 10 POINT SCALE AND BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CITERIA:

• COMPETITOR IS SAFE AT ALL TIMES

OWNER KEEPS COMPETITOR SAFE AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING APPROPRIATE WAVE SIZE SELECTIONS IN RELATION TO COMPETITOR ABILITY

• COMPETITOR IS HAVING FUN

YOUR COMPETITOR HAS RELAXED BODY LANGUAGE, AGREES TO SURF, NOT FORCING

• QUALITY OF WAVE SURFED

SPEED, POWER, FLOW, DISTANCE OF WAVE

• STYLE

SPECIAL ABILITIES DISPLAYED, SPECIAL MANEUVERS, TECHNIQUE

THE TOP FOUR COMPETITORS OF EACH CATEGORY ARE AWARDED

• 1st - 2nd - 3rd - HONORABLE MENTION

SPECIALTY AWARDS

BEST WAVE - BEST WIPEOUT - MOST CREATIVE

SAFETY

DOG LIFE JACKET OR VEST IS REQUIRED TO COMPETE. SOME EXTRA LARGE DOGS WHERE JACKETS ARE IMPRACTICAL AND HAVE EXCEPTIONAL OCEAN SWIMMING ABILITY MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM THIS RULE BY THE HEAD SURF OFFICIAL

NO TETHERING TO BOARD - AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION

BOARD LEASHES FOR RETRIEVAL HOOKED ONLY TO BOARD MAX 6 FT

DOG LEASHES HOOKED ONLY TO LIFE VEST MAXIMUM 6 FT

NO LEASHES HOOKED TO A NECK COLLAR ALLOWED IN THE WATER

NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED IN WATER

SURF BOARD SIZE LIMITATIONS

SMALL DOG - 8 FT SOFT TOP/7 FT GLASS/EPOXY MAX SIZE

MEDIUM DOG - 9 FT MAX SIZE

LARGE DOG - NO SIZE MAX

TANDEM - NO SIZE MAX

SURFING COMPETITOR DISCLOSURE - MUST BE SIGNED AND PROVIDED UPON REGISTRATION MORNING OF EVENT

Access a copy of the disclosure if you wish to review, sign and bring to registration the morning of the event. It will save you some time. https://daytonadogbeach.org/ Otherwise, you can get a form at the Registraton Tent at the event.

SPONSOR INFORMATION

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING SPONSORSHIPS, INCLUDING SURFING VILLAGE VENDORS AND/OR RAFFLE DONATIONS, YOU CAN ACCESS THE SPONSORSHIP PACKET AT: https://daytonadogbeach.org/

FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT INFO@DAYTONADOGBEACH.ORG