Canine surfers to ride waves in world championship
On Saturday, Charlie is set to join about 15 to 20 other canine wave riders to vie for top dog in the World Dog Surfing Championships outside San Francisco. The annual contest draws thousands of spectators to Pacifica State Beach.
Participating pooches compete against similarly sized peers for a chance to appear in the finals. Additional heats feature multiple dogs surfing tandem on one board and dogs riding tandem with humans.
Judges scrutinise how long dogs remain on boards, how long they can hold their balance and whether they perform any tricks, like turning around while riding waves.
Charlie, aged 10, is due to enter the extra-large single surfer heat. He will also ride tandem with two other dogs on what their owners call 'The Dream Team'.
Charlie, a Labrador, barks as he is pushed through breaking waves by his owner Jeff Nieboer in the 2024 World Dog Surfing Championships in California. Photo: AP
'He loves the crowd,' said his owner, Maria Nieboer.
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