About this Event
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, United States
USD 7.18 to USD 28.52
