Outer Banks Surf Contest: 2011 Throw Down North of Town
Some local OBX boys doing good and giving back to the community they love.
Three years ago, local Outer Banks’ers (is that a word?…probably not), and surf enthusiasts, Greg Sherman, Stephen Lamm, and Randy Jones decided that they wanted to do something for the OBX community they hold near and dear to their hearts. So, they figured they would stick to something they know well, surfing. And the Throw Down North of Town surf competition was born.
The contest was started with the mindset of developing it into a yearly event where local surfers from the Outer Banks could come together, enjoy a day at the beach, compete, and most of all support a great cause.
The annual surf competition is open to everyone (although this year there will be a pro heat!), and the event is designed as a fund raiser for an Outer Banks charity. The charity changes year to year based on need.
In 2009, all proceeds went to support the Surfrider Foundation. The 2010 proceeds and donations were handed over to the Rainey family to help with some major medical expenses for a 13 year old suffering from a brain aneurysm. The 2011 proceeds will be donated to the Outer Banks Cancer Research Center.
A huge boost for the event also comes from the help of local OBX pro surfer, Noah Snyder and Hurley, who will be on site enjoying the show and adding to the festivities.
It’s a great event with some awesome Outer Banks people, great OBX vibes, all for a fantastic cause. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for great weather, and even more important, some great surf.
Throw Down North of Town
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
- Chicahauk Beach Access
- Registration starts at 8 am
- Contest starts at 9am
- Trophies, Prizes and Give-Aways at the end!
- $15 Donation (Includes T-shirt) - Proceeds to benefit Outer Banks Cancer Research Center
Divisions
- Push’n Go: 10 and under
- Gidgets: All Ages
- Barneys: 11 and under
- Groms: 13-16
- Hot Doggers: 17-28
- Dudes: 29-39
- Kahunas: 40+
- Open Longboard: All Ages
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