THANK YOU
On Saturday, Sptember 21, the 13th Annual Catch a Curl Youth Surf Classic & Beach Cleanup, hosted by our friends at New England Science & Sailing, brought together an energetic community despite the chilly weather. With 31 surfers riding some fantastic waves at Westerly Town Beach in Westerly, RI, the event was an exciting showcase of youth surfing talent.
After the competition, the event concluded with a beach cleanup, supported by Save the Bay, NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association), and ORCA (Ocean Recovery Community Alliance). Together, surfers and volunteers scoured the shore, gathering over 31lbs of trash and showing how united our community is in protecting the ocean we all cherish. It was an inspiring day of surf, (some) sun, and stewardship!
Congratulations to our surfers!
Big Kahuna
(ages 15-18)
1st – Ellis
2nd – Rogue
3rd – Cooper
4th – Cameron
Wahine
(girls ages 11-14)
1st – Brooklyn
2nd – Chloe
Menehune
(boys ages 11-14)
1st – Gus
2nd – Cash
3rd – Phil
Ankle-Biters
(ages 10 and under)
1st – Harper
2nd – Willa
3rd – Amaya
Most Swell
Ben
Most Debris Collection
Sonia & Rosie
BEACH CLEANUP
Following our competition, we partnered with Save the Bay, NAMEPA, and ORCA to organize a beach-wide cleanup for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Our competitors, staff members, volunteers, partners, and surfer’s families collected over 31 lbs of trash and marine debris!
Thank you to Save the Bay, NAMEPA, and ORCA for organizing this cleanup!
SPONSORS
Catch a Curl would not be possible without our amazing sponsors. Thanks to the following partners for their generous donations and for supporting our youth surfers:
Avie’s Ski Sports
Breakwater Supply
Cape Clasp
Civil Skateboard & Surf Shop
Earth Optimist Club
High Tide Juice Co.
Living Sharks Museum
North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA)
Narragansett Surf & Skate
North Swell
O’Neill
Ocean Vine Photography
Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA)
Paddle Surf RI
Pompelmo Gelateria
Rhode Island Surf Co.
Save the Bay
Surfrider Foundation, CT Chapter
Two Little Fish
Waterlust Clothing
Westerly Surf Rescue
Westerly Recreation
“Catch a Curl is such an impactful community event that empowers youth surfers and promotes environmental stewardship. Our surfers impressed us with their abilities, sportsmanship, and willingness to dive right in despite the chilly weather. Thank you to our community and sponsors for continuously making this annual event a success!”
Nina Quaratella, NESS Director of Programs
