The 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships take place in Pacifica, California, where hundreds of spectators watch dogs compete in the surf. Reports from multiple outlets describe the event as a recurring competition that draws large crowds to a Northern California beach, with attendees cheering and barking as canine competitors attempt to catch and ride waves.
Coverage says the championships include races and additional contest formats beyond standard individual heats. One outlet notes that the day features tandem events, in which multiple dogs share a surfboard and in some cases dogs and their human handlers surf together. Another account says competitions proceed despite high surf warnings, and that the event runs without interruption.
Several sources agree on the overall scene: dogs of different sizes take part with handlers at the beach while officials conduct the day’s contests, culminating in canine champions being crowned in size categories.
