The Summer of Surf World Cup is set to take place the 27th-30th October and will be uniting the world’s best surf sports stars in Woolgoolga Beach, Coffs Harbour.
The event will play host to the International Sprint Challenge, Summer of Surf World Cup as well as a range of other activities including water safety talks, school visits, community ocean swim and the World Cup festival zone which will see live music, food trucks, open air cinema, market stalls and activations for the local community and competitors to enjoy.
Summer of Surf General Manager Trent Goulding is looking forward to showcasing surf sports racing at the highest level to both the local community and the global audience.
“We are so passionate about surf sports and are honoured to receive the support from the NSW Government to run an event of this scale.”
“To bring the world’s best to such a beautiful region is going to not only be a trip of a lifetime for so many athletes but also inspire the next generation while making a positive impact in the community. We also can’t wait to watch the racing unfold both in person and feature our very first broadcast on 7Plus.”
Great Britain rising star Robert Whittaker is buzzing at the opportunity to compete.
“To be racing in such an incredible event while representing Great Britain is truly a dream come true. I look forward to racing this week against the worlds beach and blessed to be in such a beautiful part of the world.”
Summer of Surf World Cup Event Schedule
Thursday 27th October
9am: Summer of Surf World Cup Official Opening & Media Launch
11am-12pm: School Water Safety Program
12pm-2pm: International Sprint Challenge
5pm: Open Air Cinema (Movie Sing 2)
Friday 28th October
6:30-7:30am Fluro Community Swim
8am-12pm: Community School Visits
12pm: Festival Zone Opens
3pm-5pm: Summer of Surf World Cup Ironman & Ironwoman heats
3pm-8pm: Live Music
Saturday 29th October
8am Festival Zone Opens
8am-1pm: Summer of Surf World Cup Heats
12pm-8pm: Live Music
1pm-4pm: SUMMER OF SURF WORLD CUP FINALS
7pm: Event After Function
Sunday 30th October
8am: Festival Zone Opens
8am-12pm: Community Nipper Clinic
12pm Event Close
Summer of Surf World Cup Broadcast Schedule:
Thursday 27th October 12pm-2pm: International Sprint Challenge Live Stream via Summer of Surf Facebook
Saturday 29th October 1pm-4pm: Summer of Surf World Cup Finals Package on 7Plus
You can check out live results here and stay tuned to the Summer of Surf social media channels for further event updates and event highlights.
The Summer of Surf World Cup is proudly supported by a $200,000 grant through the NSW Government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund, which aims to support the social and economic recovery and prosperity of Regional NSW.
Summer of Surf would also like to thank the incredible event partners Shaw and Partners Financial Services, Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club, Finis, Jolyn, We Are Feel Good Inc, Jolyn, Kracka, BOS Oceansport, LSKD, Race One, Oakley, Woopi Brewing Co and Tri Swim.
