The 2010 North Island Longboard Championship Event will go ahead this Saturday 11th September 2010 at the primary location of Forestry Beach.

The long range forecast is predicting a 1 metre North East Swell with North - North West winds which should provide suitable conditions to run the event. Forestry is a North Swell magnet and has had consistent banks through all tides in recent swells. High Tide is at 9.30am on Saturday morning which will start the day with an increasing swell all day.

With a 32 strong field in the Open Men's division including current National Champ Dylan Barnfield and a handful of NZ's top longboarders, along with a full draw in the Juniors, Women's and Over 50's, the event will be an eye opener for both contestants and spectators.

Registration and Event Briefing will be from 7.45am on Saturday morning at Forestry (contest area will be set up)  with the first heats in the water no later than 8.30am.

Please see event location map showing location of event. Mangawhai township is 15 minutes drive north of Forestry and has all amenities.  Please contact Hannah Howard for more information on accommodation etc. The Prize giving will be held at the Smashed Pipi Bar and Cafe in Mangawhai Village after the completion of the event.

If conditions deteriorate there is a slim chance ( very, very slim ) that the event may be shifted to another location ( West Coast ) We will ensure to notify all competitors of this no later than 5pm on Friday night. 

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you require any further information about the event. The team look forward to seeing you on Saturday at Forestry for what will no doubt be a great day of surfing!

A big thank you to all of our generous sponsors: 

Fletcher Construction
SONY
Skull Candy
Sanuk
NZSurfArt
Morris Surfboards
FCS
Smith Optics
Ultimate Surf Shop
Orewa Longboard Club