Scarborough’s annual Surf Festival is back next weekend and with it, the promise of a fun day for novices and experienced surfers, and a chance for everyone who loves the outdoors to indulge in the sights and sounds of the surfing lifestyle.
The festival will take place on Saturday 15 October between 10am and 4pm in the town’s North Bay against the dramatic backdrop of Scarborough Castle.
A colourful display of vintage VW Campers and Beetles will line the promenade from the Freddie Gilroy sculpture to the piazza outside The Sands complex.
Dexter’s Surf School will offer taster surf lessons for all ages throughout the day. These will be free but a donation of £5 to the Closer Communities charity is suggested. Pre-booking is essential by calling Dexter’s Surf Shop on 01723 377565.
People will be able to have a go on the surf simulator and climbing wall and get involved in creating large scale sand art on the beach with Animated Objects.
There will be lots of stalls to browse, freshly made pizza, hot drinks and sweet treats to enjoy.
Anyone that wants to try an invigorating dip in the sea can join The Hub sea swimmers at the piazza slipway at 10am.
At 1pm, there will be a fun surfing competition (‘white’ water only) for children aged 8 to 14. Foam boards will be provided but participants must wear their own wetsuit.
There will be 12 places available in a competitive ‘expression session’ at 2.15pm. Competitors will need to provide their own boards and wetsuits. They must be self-sufficient in the surf line and able to paddle out and take off on unbroken waves efficiently.
Registration for both of the above competitions will take place on the day at the Scarborough Borough Council events team tent.
Everyone is encouraged to get involved in the beach clean from 2pm to 4pm with Journey Blue and Keep Britain Tidy’s Ocean Recovery Project. Litter pickers should meet by the benches opposite The Sands complex.
One of Scarborough Surf School’s regular Super Groms workshops will take place during the festival and anyone interested in finding out more about The Wave Project’s surf therapy sessions can watch the young people in action to find out what’s involved.
Happy Seal Yoga will host a class by the sea for £7 per person. People can book online at https://www.happysealyoga.com/service-page/scarborough-surf-festival-yoga.
Vicki Jones, Scarborough Borough Council events and venues manager, said:
“North Bay is the perfect setting for this fun, family friendly festival which promises a great boost for the mind, body and soul.
“Wave conditions will be firmly down to Mother Nature, but what we can guarantee is something for everyone, from seasoned surfers to those just curious to see what all the fuss is about.”
More details can be found at https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/discover/whats-on/scarborough-surf-festival-p1498841
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