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Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California

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  • Approximately 20 dogs competed in the 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships held at Linda Mar Beach in California.
  • Labrador retriever Rippin Rosie, aged five, won the overall competition.
  • The event supports local charities, with a portion of proceeds going to dog, environmental, and surfing nonprofits.

The 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships saw about 20 canine competitors make a splash at Linda Mar Beach in California last Saturday. The unique sport, first conceived in 2006, has grown to inspire similar events globally.

This year's top honor went to Rippin Rosie, a five-year-old Labrador retriever, who also secured first place in the stand-up paddleboarding category with her owner, Steve Drottar. Close behind Rosie were Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, and Bradley “Shortboard” Cooper, a mixed-breed from Long Beach.

Hundreds of spectators cheered on the participants throughout the day. The oldest competitor was Charlie, an 11-year-old yellow Lab whose surfing journey began unexpectedly. The event also serves a charitable purpose, with spectators encouraged to sponsor contestants. A portion of all proceeds benefits local charities focused on dogs, the environment, and surfing organizations.

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