All-Female 2020 Wahine Classic Surfing Competition Just Weeks Away
While the COVID-19 pandemic has put a number of professional sports on hold, surfing fans and beach-goers will be happy to know that the 2020 Wahine Classic all-female surfing competition at North Carolina’s Wrightsville Beach is a ‘go’ and just a few weeks away.
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The event has a long history and is open to female surfing competitors across a wide spectrum of age groups and levels of competitiveness – professionals and amateurs are welcome. This year’s competition will take place Aug. 14-16, 2020.
“The mission of Wahine Classic is to empower girls of all ages, build their self-confidence and self-esteem, and promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness,” said Jo Pickett, event organizer. “The atmosphere is friendly and enjoyable, where many girls get their start and their first taste of surfing competition. Everybody’s happy and laughing.”
One of last year’s biggest winners was, then 15 year old, Callie Hertz. A native of Wilmington NC, Hertz earned top honors winning the titles for: Junior Women Shortboard, Girls Under 16 Shortboard, and Junior Women Longboard.
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“If it hadn’t been for the Wahine Classic, I am not sure I would have gotten into competitive surfing” said Hertz. “The encouraging vibes at the Wahine Classic helped me gain the confidence to compete in other surf contests.”
To keep everyone participating in the event healthy amid concerns about COVID-19, each competitor will be provided with a mask, and organizers of the event will be enforcing health regulations currently in effect for the area.
The complete list of sports and divisions is available on the Wahine Classic website (https://www.wahineclassic.com/) and includes: shortboard, longboard, standup paddleboard, and soft top. Age groups are comprised of guppies, girls, junior women, women, professionals, and the ever-popular Teenie-Wahine division. Hotel accommodations, and event registration are available online as well.
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