Inaugural “Continental Surf Cup” Labor Day weekend in Chelan
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Lakeside Surf, home of citywave USA, will play host to a Team USA vs Team Europe surf competition pitting some of the best river surfers in the world against each other in a team and individual competition with bragging rights, prize money and international pride on the line. The uniquely formatted competition will have a series of events that lead to a team champion and a traditional podium finish for individual surfers in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
32 surfers will be competing on September 3rd and 4th in six different heat formats; Best Trick, Traditional, Chaos Session, Cash for Tricks, Team Heats and a Carver Session. Saturday’s events start at 2pm and finish under the lights after sunset and then the competition continues Sunday at 11am with Team Heats and finishes in the afternoon and evening with the finals and trophy presentation.
The Continental Surf Cup at Lakeside Surf is free to all spectators. Spectators can enter for FREE from the upper Slidewaters’ parking lot at the main entrance to Lakeside Surf. Spectators will enjoy incredible surfing, breathtaking views, Lakeside Surf’s food & beverage options, participating in tournament raffles and giveaways and shopping the end of the season sale at The Surf Shop. Surfside Tacos at Lakeside Surf offers views of the surf, Lake Chelan as well as the taste of Baja California with delicious tacos that will make you feel like you’re right on the beach. Their Chef will also be introducing a smoked pulled pork sandwich on tournament weekend at a new satellite food service location. Offering a view that rivals any bar in the world, Twocan Jenny’s Surf Bar has a beer lineup inspired by the beach and surfing and helps set the mood for a friendly atmosphere.
The Surf Shop will also be launching an end of the season sale. The Surf Shop is a full-service shopping spot for surfers looking for boards, leashes, traction, fins and other surf accessories. The Labor Day weekend also marks the end of the season for Slidewaters water park. Monday, September 5 is the final day of operation at Slidewaters for the 2022 season. Lakeside Surf will operate outside of the water parks seasonal dates and more information can be found at www.lakesidesurf.com
