The 12th annual Women on Waves Longboard Surf Festival and Benefit in Capitola is one of our favorite women's contests.  The two-day WOW event always has a huge charity raffle, live bands, DJs and a ton of activities, including a Saturday 12pm run/swim competition (1.5 mile run; 1200 meter swim) and a Saturday night bash at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing.   Slots are still available as of 10/1, especially in the Menehune division, which is *free* this year. The contest benefits WomenCARE, Women's Crisis Support Center and the Barry Hamby Cabrillo College Scholarship Fund.  |  Entries & Info 
 

Oct 3-4

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Swami's Surf Association Club Challenge - Cardiff Reef, Encinitas, CA

The 17th Annual SSA Surf Club Challenge for the Coalition of Surf Clubs goes down Oct 3-4 at Cardiff Reef.  To compete, contact your local Coalition Club. 

Oct 3-4

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PLA Huntington Beach Pro Classic - Huntington Beach Pier, HB

This Professional Longboard Association's HB contest is both an amateur & pro contest. No PLA membership required to compete!  

In general, All PLA events are ASP sanctioned events. Surfers wishing to compete in the pro division and qualify for the WLT must register on the ASP North America website.  If you wish to compete in the PLA pro division and not become a member of the ASP, nor qualify for the WLT, please contact the PLA before the event date. |  Entries & Info

Oct 3-4

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NSSA Jr Series - 9th Street, Huntington Beach Pier, HB

The National Scholastic Surf Association's Novice Series for shortboarders & longboarders continues.  7am - 4pm.  5 Divisions for high schoolers, middle school and girls.  |  Membership, Entries & Info

Oct 10

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The Big Chill Out -  Linda Mar - Pacifica, CA

Pedro Point Surf Club presents its annual Longboard Club Invitational Surf Contest & Ocean Festival.  New this year is also a Paddleboard Competition.  Their all-day raffle giveaways include 3 custom-shaped surfboards by Harbour, Arrow and Ambrose Industrial Surfboards, plus a cool bicycle.  Proceeds support Ride-A-Wave, Pacifica Beach Coalition and Surfrider.  |  Entries & Info

Oct 17

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NSSA Gold Coast Conference  -  Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, CA
 

The Gold Coast Explorers conference for the Nat'l Scholastic Surf Association groms continues for AA & A divisions.  The conference series runs through April.  The regional and national championships are held in May & June. |  Event Info The 2009-2010 season for the Western Surf Association (WSA) -- the oldest amateur series in the U.S. -- runs August through April.  Surfing 5 or more events qualifies surfers for the mid-May West Coast Championships.  The season-ending Surfing USA Championships is in June.  

Oct 24-25

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WSA/Gatorade Championship Series Event #3 - Ponto, South Carlsbad
 

The 2009-2010 season for the Western Surf Association (WSA) -- the oldest amateur series in the U.S. -- runs August through April.  Surfing 5 or more events qualifies surfers for the mid-May West Coast Championships.  The season-ending Surfing USA Championships is in June.  WSA has divisions for men, women & kids in shortboard, longboard & bodyboard divisions.  There's also a newly added 10 & under boys division, too. |  Entries & Info |  Next event is Nov 14-15 at Pismo Pier. 

Oct 24-25

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P-Town Surf & Turf Classic - Linda Mar - Pacifica, CA
 

The 3rd annual P-Town Classic kicks off on Saturday 10/24 with a Linda Mar surf contest, followed by a Sunday 10/25 golf tourney at Sharp Park Golf Course.  Participants can enter either event separately or do both and compete for an overall award.  Awards will be given for all divisions -- Juniors  19 & under, Men 20-39, Masters 40 & up and Women (all ages), plus special golf awards.  Surf contestants can either compete on a shortboard (under 7'6) or longboard (over 9') in 4-man heats.  |  Entries & Info  | Or contact Norm Payne at 650-515-5622.  Entry forms are also available at all Pacifica surf shops.