Surfers unleashed at South Beach

The Jetty at Newport’s South Beach State Park will be the place to catch a break this weekend when the second Annual Oregon State Surfing Championship comes to town.

Presented by the Oregon Surfing Association, the contest promises world-class waves and the best surfing on the Oregon Coast.

The festivities will kick-off at noon on Friday, Sept. 27, with set up until 4 pm, followed by a surf, and enjoying the sunset at a tailgate party.

The contest officially starts at 8 am on Saturday, Sept. 28, with divisions including an Open Shortboard, Women’s Shortboard, Men’s Longboard, Women’s Longboard, Big Kahuna 50+ (all gender), Under 19 Boys, Under 19 Girls, Under 14 Open, Open Bodyboard, Open Kneeboard, Open SUP and a Paddle Race to end the day.

Coffee and mimosas will be served in the morning and the beer garden will open at 11 am with a variety of ice-cold Rogue Ales on offer.

The Awards Ceremony and After Party will take place at 5 pm on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Rogue Ales & Spirits located at 2320 Marine Science Drive.

The Oregon Surfing Association is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the growth and competitive success of amateur surfers in Oregon while producing state champions that can compete for national titles.

For more information or to register online, go to surfosa.org. Online entries close at 4 pm on Thursday, Sept. 26. In-person registration is available on the beach from 7 to 7:30 am on Saturday morning.