One of the best opportunities for taking in some of San Diego’s quirkiest beach life will occur tomorrow (Saturday, 
June 20) in Imperial Beach. If the 4th annual surf dog competition (sponsored by Loews Coronado resort) is anything like the one I attended 2 years, wacky dog costumes will abound, as will amazing acts of doggy balance and fortitude, all cheered on by a crowd of boisterous beach goers.
Do the canine participants enjoy it all? I certainly saw plenty of wagging tales and didn’t observe any pooch slinking away from its handler. Organizers are talking about an even bigger turn-out than the 60 dogs who were registered last year.
Here’s the schedule:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Optional practice session for registered dogs
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Category One: Small Surf Dogs (40 pounds and under)
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Category Two: Large Surf Dogs (41 pounds and over)
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Category Three: Tandem Surfing for Surf Dogs & Humans, or Two Surf Dogs
1:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony
It all should happen just north of the IB Pier, which extends off the end of Evergreen Avenue in Imperial Beach.
Tags: competition, Imperial Beach, surfing dogs