Views of the Neighborhood

~ John W. Howell

Yesterday we had two events going on in Port Aransas. There was the Dog Surfing Contest and The Plywood Boat Festival.  I would have loved to present both today, but sadly there were just too many things to see for one post. I selected the Dog Surfing Contest for this week and will do the Plywood Boat Festival next week.

So you’ve never been to a dog surfing contest? Well, that all changes now. This first shot is of the Horace Caldwell Pier. Here is where the best surf in Port A is available.

Caldwell Pier

The competition takes place to the right of the pier. Here is a contestant keeping cool until the start.

Of course, no contest would be complete without a vintage tricked-out camper.

Camper

This vehicle served as the announcer studio. The next photo gives you an idea of the gear the dogs wear when they surf. They by regulation must have life preservers. Here is a Doberman getting ready to hit the water.

Doberman

The contest had a carnival atmosphere. There was even a kissing booth run by the local animal rescue group. You make a donation and get to take a selfie with a dog. (No I have no idea who these people are in the photo)

Kissing booth

Here is the first class of competitors.

Ist class

You could call it the lightweight class

The crowd seemed to use body English to help out.

Crowd

There were a few wipeouts.

Wipeout

But most had a great ride.

Hang ten

hang Ten

hang ten

The Judges were hard at work

judges.

 

 

 

42 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood”

  5. Thanks for showing this, John. I had no idea there was such a thing. I’d assume, that some dogs enjoy it, and others not so much. Maybe it was the humans who had the most fun?
    Have a wonderful Sunday,
    Pit

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  13. What fun! My Sheltie doesn’t “do” water. With their heavy double-coat and their relatively skinny legs, they’re drowings just waiting to happen — life preserver or not! Thanks for a delightful visit to your neighborhood, John.

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  14. Great post, John! Dog surfing? That’s a first for me! Now dog skate boarding I’ve seen. Know a dog who loves to so much, his owner hides it and lets him skateboard only once a week! 💛 Christine

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  16. Sorry, I couldn’t comment yesterday, John. I found this series of pictures totally entertaining!! I couldn’t help wondering what our Maltese Terrier, Princess Cinderella, would do on a surfboard!

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