Doheny Longboard Surfing Associations annual Gathering of the Tribes Longboard Surf event comes to Church Beach, San Onofre on January 9th and 10th, 2010.
SAN ONOFRE, Calif. –The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is set to rack up another in a long line of firsts when the classic winter longboard event sets off the Coalition of Surfing Clubs 2010 competitive season. The program always offers a great mix of spectacular competitive longboarding, a variety beach activities and support of several worthwhile charities.
Held at the beginning of the every year the Gathering of the Tribes contest features two competitive surfing areas at legendary Church Beach in San Onofre, Calif. This configuration enables more than 350 contestants from more than 18 Longboard Coalition Teams to be able to battle their way to the finals which will be held in the afternoon on Sunday January 10th. The number of competitors makes this the largest competitive 2 day longboard event in the United States.
In 2009 more than 350 competitors and their families enjoyed the rural sitting of Church Beach, home to one of the premier point breaks in California. The surfing showcased a combination of traditional longboard styles along with newer more progressive moves. The Gathering of the Tribes sets the tone for the coming year of club competitions. “We are excited again this year to host the beginning of the 2010 coalition club series and are looking forward to this years competition” said Mark Calkins, Contest Director of the Doheny club.
For more information visit the DLSA website at: www.dohosurf.org
Photo of Bucky Barry by Jim Coshland
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