VIEW OF RICHMOND

Richmond County’s Recreation Surfing Program at Point Michaud had another successful season. Surf instructor Michelle Richards reports an excellent turn out by surfers of all ages and ability. The program had many new participants, with student's ages ranging from 5 to mid-sixties. Program rentals were also up as many seasoned surfers travelling through the area took the opportunity to try out this new and exciting surfing location.
Richards reports that the new surf and swim zones at Point Michaud have worked out extremely well, in making sure that all groups enjoying the beach are kept safe from injury. In previous years, it was always a concern that swimmers would get to close to the surfers, not realizing that the surf board has a sharp fin on the underside that could cause a potential risk to anyone making contact with the bottom of the board while swimming.
The 7th Annual Surf Classic Competition will take place at Point Michaud Beach on August 28th and August 29th. On Saturday, registration will take place at 10am, the official group photo at 10:30am and at 11am the competition will begin with the different divisions. The Heats will include Open Surf, Men’s Surf, Women’s Surf, Master’s Surf, Junior Boys and Girls Surf, Kids Surf, Team Surf Relay, Longboard Open, Short Board Open, Open Body Board, Open Skim Board, Open Body Surf expression Session (team), Open Paddleboard, Open Kayak Surf. All heats are 20 minutes finals. The contest is free for students of the surf program and registration is also open to non-surf students for a fee of $10. This includes entry into all divisions and activities for the event.

Throughout the day, other ongoing events will include beach volleyball, BBQ, lifeguard demonstrations, giveaways, etc. The Award ceremony will begin at approximately 4pm. In celebration of the Surf Competition, there will be an evening Surf Party at Michelle's Surf House on 391 Shore Road, Lower L'Ardoise. A BBQ will be available, so bring your own food and beverages. Musical guests to be announced. Camp out, room available inside the house too for sleeping.
Sunday will be a flexible day. With either some of the divisions ran again just for fun or a fun beach day. The forecast is calling for bigger waves this day.

If you would like to get more information on surfing go to www.surfpointmichaud.com