Thousands of spectators and athletes of all ages and
skill levels will converge on the sands of local beaches this weekend
for the 53rd Annual International Surf Festival water and sand
competitions.
In the 1950s, the cities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa
Beach and Manhattan Beach hosted separate beach festivals. In 1962, the
cities decided to join forces with Los Angeles County to create the
International Surf Festival. Today, the event is presented by the three
beach city chambers of commerce, the Los Angeles County Fire Department
and Department of Beaches, and BeachSport.org.
Lifeguard competitions highlight the weekend long
festival. Competitions for the public include swimming, paddling,
surfing, bodysurfing, sand runs and volleyball.
“The longevity of the Surf Festival is attributable
to the lifeguard base,” event coordinator Rob McGowan said. “The
lifeguard competition and the ...more
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