Mission Statement and Background

The Clean Water Classic Surf Festival is a gathering for surfers on the East Coast. It is also a forum for addressing water quality, equitable beach access, and other issues affecting the coastal environment. The festival aims to bring like-minded surfers and ocean/water enthusiasts together to promote surfing and raise awareness of these issues.

Open to all styles of short-board and long-board surfing, the competition will feature an Open Grom Event (under 18), an Open 18 +,a Surf Shop Team Challenge: Local Surf Shops, East Coast Surfrider chapters, and any other team that meets the criteria, and a COLLEGE TAG TEAM COMPETITION.

With hurricane season at its peak, this will be an exciting opportunity to showcase some of the hottest surfing talent on the East Coast in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Adjacent to the competition, booths and displays representing environmentally-minded organizations will be highlighting their involvement with education and conservation of the coastal environment. With the contest serving as the focal point, this will be a fantastic opportunity for everyone to network and meet individuals from all over the East Coast with similar interests.