14th Annual Gathering of the Tribes Longboard Contest Dates Selected
December 1, 2009 by J!-ENT
The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is set to start off the Coalition of Longboard Clubs competition season when its classic winter longboard event sets off the competitive season. The program offers a great mix of spectacular longboarding and SUP competitions, a variety of 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 on the west coast.
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 the club competitions. “We are excited again this year to host the beginning of the 2009 Coalition Club series and are looking forward to this year’s competition” said Nyles Schafhauser, President of the Doheny club.
The Coalition of Surfing Clubs (CSC) is an international organization that represents the interests of surfing clubs throughout California and the world. It acts as a united voice to address issues related to coastal water quality, beach access, development, and legislative policy. The Coalition represents more than 10,000 surfers of all ages and exists for the betterment of the citizenship of the surfer, to improve clean water locally and globally and to promote the sport of surfing.
The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. For additional information visit the Doheny Longboard Clubs website at www. dohosurf.org
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