17th Annual Montauk Surf Classic Begins This Weekend
For the 17th year, Espo’s Surf & Sport is holding their annual Montauk Surf Classic at Ditch Plains beach in Montauk this weekend. Sponsored by ESA (Eastern Surfing Association), Espo’s Surf & Sport and the Atlantic Terrace Beach Motel, the surf competition features the area’s best surfers and is open to all ages and genders on Saturday and Sunday October 5–6.
Surfers will compete for $5,000 in cash prizes (donated by the Atlantic Terrace) and the Awards Dinner will take place at the Atlantic Terrace at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Sponsors are encouraging all children, from beginner to advanced, to attend the Surf Classic in order to learn about surfing and water safety.
Applications for the event must be submitted by this Thursday, October 3 and potential competitors can pick them up at Espo’s Surf & Sport (2101 Montauk Highway, 631-267-7873) in Amagansett or online at ny.surfesa.org. On Saturday, day-of-event beach entry to the Montauk Surf Classic will be based on availability.
This year, the Montauk Surf Classic will sponsor a Food Drive and raise money for the local Food Pantry.
The Eastern Surfing Association (ny.surfesa.org), ESA, is dedicated to the sport of amateur surfing, to the operation of a program of amateur competition for surfers of all ages and abilities, and to the establishment and preservation of free access to a clean shoreline and ocean environment. It was founded in 1967 by East Coast surfers to promote, preserve and protect the sport of surfing on the East Coast.
The Atlantic Terrace (atlanticterrace.com) is a beachfront motel in the village (21 Oceanview Terrace, 1-866-414-2050) of Montauk. Built in 1956, it has 96 guest rooms, boasting views of the Atlantic Ocean and dunes stretching out to Ditch Plains beach. It is conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Montauk and local dining, shopping and nightlife.
Espo’s Surf & Sport (2101 Montauk Highway in Amagansett, 631-267-SURF) was founded in 1990. The business offers sales, service and rentals of action sports equipment and apparel. Espo’s has surf boards, boogie boards, wet suits, bikes, kayaks, canoes, small boats, skateboards, scooter, sunglasses, beach equipment and pool toys. Visit Espo’s or 27surf.com for more info.