If you’re a young surfer and want to get a taste of what it’s like to compete, then head down to Doheny State Beach on Saturday for the 13th annual Menehune Contest.

The contest, put on by the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association, kicks off at 7 a.m. and is open to boys and girls of all ages with divisions for 8 and under on up to 17 years of age. Hundreds of young competitors are expected to participate. Applications and additional information can be picked up at local surf shops throughout Orange County or downloaded from the Association’s website at: www.Dohosurf.org.

Here’s more from the release:

“The annual Menehune contest provides the perfect venue for kids that would like to get involved in some friendly surfing competition in a “no pressure, have fun” arena.  The energy that the Menehune’s bring to the beach is contagious”, said Jack Sutter, former president of the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association.

Proceeds from the contest help fund several of the organization’s ongoing charity outreach programs including the Ronald McDonald House and the local Doheny State Park Interpretive Center. 

The Menehune Championships has a long history of supporting charities, while also providing a fun-filled day at the beach for participants and observers alike.  The event will feature auctions, raffles and music throughout the day with an awards ceremony following the end of the competition.   Jack Sutter further states, “At its core, surfing is all about having fun. Through events like this, we hope that kids will cherish their time spent on the beach with their fellow surfing friends and families.” 

Surfers will compete in 15 minute heats with scoring based on a 10-point system that integrates wave selection, length of ride, surfing moves and style.  Judges are all Doheny Longboard members who have a long history of working within this type of scoring system. 

Entree fee is $40, and includes lunch and goodie bag.

For more information and to find out how you can be involved as either a surfing Menehune or as a volunteer, please email MC250C@aol.com, fax (949) 581-1158 or call (949) 581-9740 the event chairperson.

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