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2024 Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon in Del Mar CA

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

Surf Dog Surf-a-thon

~ Del Mar CA ~

 

The 19th Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon takes place at Dog Beach (a.k.a. North Beach) in Del Mar this Sunday, September 8th. (feature photo courtesy of Pixabay)

 

No doubt humans and their surfing canines are gearing up for this fun event from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm (the event takes place after Labor Day since that’s when leash laws are lifted for the beach).

 

Read more:

Visit Dog Beach in Del Mar, CA

 

All funds raised by the Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon support the Helen Woodward Animal Center (pets and programs), plus provide education and awareness about pet ownership and adoption responsibility. The Helen Woodward Animal Center sponsors a variety of different programs and fun-raising events throughout the year.

 

Here's a video on YouTube from last year's event.

 

If you’ve never seen a dog surf before here’s your chance to see lots of canine surfers, perhaps 80 or so in a number of weight categories, dressed in their finest surfing gear, or maybe even naked! Pre-registration is now closed but you can register at the event from 7:30 until 8:30 am.

 

There will be lots of fun, with plenty of vendors, a doggie costume contest, and of course spectacular Southern California beach weather (sunny and high 80s predicted for Sunday).

 

Dog Beach is located on the Coast Road/Route 101 at the north end of Del Mar just past the Via de la Valle intersection in south Solana Beach. Parking is NOT free, and is limited, so expect to park a bit of a distance and walk. But consider all that good exercise!

 

Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon

Dog Beach – Del Mar, CA

Sunday September 8, 2024

 

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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Jeff,
Now that sounds like an entertaining event to watch, or take part in!

Sep 06, 2024 10:39 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Carol Williams  It WOULD be fun to see in person - I have witnessed a few dogs on surfboards over the year.

I thought the video was lots of fun.

Enjoy your weekend!

Jeff

Sep 06, 2024 10:49 AM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

That looks like fun.  I am always amazed at seeing animals riding surf boards or skiing or snow boarding or riding horses or so many other things that animals can do. Have fun if you go or participate.

Sep 06, 2024 10:40 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thanks Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker but no plans to go.

Animals really can do some interesting stunts - I saw a big bulldog on a skateboard up in San Clemente a number of years ago - he was pretty good!

Jeff

Sep 06, 2024 10:51 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

OK Jeff, now we are talking. After all DOGS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN! Jeff 😀

Sep 06, 2024 11:29 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

And I bet they and their owners enjoy that fun, too Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI 

Have a good weekend!

Jeff

Sep 06, 2024 12:56 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Always fun events going on down your way and you give a good shout out to them all.  This, I am guessing is a popular one with dogs a surfin.  m

Sep 06, 2024 11:40 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Yep it has a great reputation for fun, and is a wonderful fund raiser for the Animal Center, Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho 

Jeff

Sep 06, 2024 12:57 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I love this Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon event in Del mar, CA!! It would definitely be fun to watch!! I hope you get a chance to go!

Sep 06, 2024 12:15 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

No plans to go, Dorie Dillard Austin TX I will just have to enjoy the photos and videos online, but I expect it will another success and lots of fun for the doggies and their humans, as well as spectators.

Have a great weekend!

Jeff

Sep 06, 2024 12:59 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff this is a new one on me.  I have never seen surfing dogs before.

Sep 06, 2024 02:34 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Well, now you have learned something new, George Souto Glad I could help!

Jeff

Sep 06, 2024 04:20 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
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Thank you, Jeff, for sharing the details about the 2024 Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon in Del Mar! I appreciate the event's emphasis on fun and supporting animal welfare, and I'd also suggest that attending with friends and family can make the experience even more enjoyable.

Sep 06, 2024 02:39 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thanks Lew Corcoran  No doubt there are plenty of spectators, including friends and family, in addition to the dog contestants and their owners.

Jeff

Sep 06, 2024 04:22 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff...This is an event I would have fun watching!!!!  I've seen a water-skiing squirrel but never a surfing dog!!!!   The pooches have done more surfing than I ever did!!!

Sep 06, 2024 05:11 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I can't imagine a squirrel waterskiing, Kathy Streib That would be quite the sight, even more so than a dog on a surfboard!

Jeff

Sep 06, 2024 07:46 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Jeff - now that's pawsome, dude!  🐾🏄🐾

Sep 07, 2024 03:18 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Ha ha Michael Jacobs

Thank you. You are so clever!

Jeff

Sep 07, 2024 09:40 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That would be a fun thing to see dogs surfing, haha.  Sounds like a fun event for sure!

Sep 07, 2024 05:36 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

No doubt it will be fun for the dogs as well as the spectators cheering them on Brian England 

Jeff

Sep 07, 2024 09:42 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Jeff... well, neither my dog nor I surf (we both don't like getting wet). But I'd attend this to watch in a heartbeat!

Sep 07, 2024 07:17 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I don't surf - never have and don't expect to, Nina Hollander, Broker  but I do enjoy watching surfers, and have seen a few dogs surfing over the years. It WOULD be fun to see so many dogs surfing in one place...and for a good cause.

Jeff

Sep 07, 2024 09:45 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is an event that I would enjoy watching. 

Have an outstanding weekend.

Sep 07, 2024 10:39 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, this event sounds like SO much fun.  Haven't ever surfed, as JAWS makes me a bit afraid of the water.  LOL

Sep 09, 2024 08:11 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I get that Joan Cox

They do see sharks in some areas from time to time  but I haven't heard specifically of any problems.

Jeff

Sep 09, 2024 09:06 AM
Joan Cox

OH NO, I would be OUT OF THE WATER in a nano second!

Sep 09, 2024 09:45 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I can imagine the Surf Dog Surf a Thon was amazing to watch, Jeff.  

Sep 14, 2024 05:07 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

It would have been fun to see in person Myrl Jeffcoat  and no doubt many did. Last Sunday was the start of our heatwave and it was supposed to be around 90 at the beach!

Jeff

Sep 14, 2024 05:36 PM