Bodysurfing & Handboarding Contest Calendar 2019 🔥🔥

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May 23, 2019 3 min read

If you question whether or not interest in the sport/hobby of bodysurfing is expanding, the answer is a resounding YES!

We've seen more and more contests continue to pop up year after year, and we couldn't be more stoked. The Bodysurf & Handboard contest scene tends to keep an underground vibe, but we wanted to keep you dialed in as much as possible, so no wave goes under-ridden.

Find out great details on each contest below image 😁

Bodysurf Contest Calendar 2019

SlydeFest Australia June 1st 2019

For the 1st time ever, the popular California handboarding event has expanded to the Gold Coast of Australia. A less competitive focused, and more fun community event, welcomes all experience levels! Australians are so passionate about their sports, so I am expecting the next few years to be very exciting.

Sandy Beach Bodysurfing Contest June 8-9 2019

The 2019 Sandy Beach Bodysurfing Contest will be held on the weekend of June 8 & 9 at iconic Sandy Beach Oahu, Hawaii. Brought to you by @kahanaluhawaii
Divisions are Diverse & Include:
Open Men
Open Women
Mini-boogie
Men’s Handboard
Women’s Handboard
Bodysurfing 18-under
Bodysurfing 19-49
Bodysurfing 50-over

SlydeFest California June 22nd 2019

For the 3rd year Slyde Handboards hosts this one of kind handboarding event, this time at the iconic surf break T-street in San Clemente.If you're looking for a high-performance, consistent, reliable surf, the iconic wave is a stand out break. Just a 1/2 mile south of the San Clemente pier, the exposed beach & reef breaks offers up ideal conditions, especially in the summer months. Expect a day full of FUN!

Itacoatiara, BR June 11- 14 2019

The Itacoatiara Bodysurf Classic will count as the 3rd stage of the Brazilian Bodysurf contest Circuit. With conditions monitored by the organization for the most optimal 2 days. The Champion of the Itacoatiara Bodysurf Classic 2019 also will win a trip to Indonesia!

Manhattan Beach, CA Aug 3rd 2019

The ISF Body Surfing Championships are run by the Gillis Beach Bodysurfing Association will be held on the north side of the Manhattan Beach Pier.

Huntington Beach, CA Aug 10-11 2019

Chubasco's Bodysurfing & Handboard competition kicks off for the 12th year in Surf City USA. Formed in the 1980s as an organization to promote the sport of bodysurfing through participation and competition, The Chubascos Bodysurfing Association has a long and storied history. Original members were coaches, swimmers and friends on the Cerritos Aquatic Club.

Oceanside CA Aug 17-18 2019

Since 1977 Oceanside Pier has put its name on the map for hosting a major bodysurfing competition. Over 300 bodysurfers both locally and globally descend on the city by the beach for 2 days of high talented competition.

Puerto Escondido Mexico, Aug 24th 2019

A world class wave, even on small days. This break also know as the Mexican Pipeline, absolutely pumps during big summer swells. Work hard at it and there are in and out tube rides up and down the beach. This contest is expected draw some of the most skilled watermen & watermen around the globe

Coronado, CA Sept 7th 2019

URT Bodysurfing & Handboarding Competition, this crew always throws a super fun event for everyone. Located on Coronado Island, North Beach, this wave delivers serious womp action when a south swell is delivering.

There will be four divisions.
1. sqURT (ages 7-14)
2. Open Men (all ages)
3. Open Women (all ages)
4. Handplane (all ages)

EURO BODYSURF TOUR 2019 Includes the following:

Anglet France, Sept 22nd or 28th 2019
Mehdia, Morocco Oct 2nd or November 9th 2019
Santander, Spain Oct 19th or Nov 21st 2019

Santa Cruz, CA Oct 12th 2019

Getting "barreled since 1983" this contest is hosted by the Santa Cruz Body Surfing Association and the Santa Cruz State Lifeguards Association, at Laguna Creek Beach. The contest goes into full fun effect on Saturday, with Sunday offering up an 8am Express Session for all. Anticipate chilly waters & good times.

Ventura, CA Dec 7th 2019

Hosted by South Jetty Swells this winter womp competition, lights up the California coastline. Located at a sandy bottom beach right next to the Ventura Harbor. Where two jetties on either side of the beach, shoulders come from the right and left depending on the swell. Sandbars on the outside make for fun long rides and on the inside, you can find hollow shore breaks.

The Bodysurfing Contest includes 5 divisions:
Women's Open
Junior Men's
Men's
Senior Men's
Grommet/Beginners under 14

Cheers to an EPIC contest season everyone!!
Follow all the FUN ➡️ HERE

Michelle Michalak

Michelle's diploma reads BA Psychology with a minor in English, and her license plate reads #CaliforniaDreaming4Life. She begin her career in the NYC fashion industry working with fashion and internet pioneer, Bluefly.com However, due the constant "nagging" of her entrepreneurial spirit, her crush on surfing, and hardcore love for the ocean, she chosen to call San Diego home for the past 10 years. On the west coast she 's chased waves & enlightenment working alongside "Gurus" in the online marketing & personal development industries. It in May 2012 she found her true Zen & Stoke, and joined the Slyde Handboards Team.

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