Riding the waves at the Naval Base contest


 

 

The Naval Base Ventura County Surf Contest will showcase some of the best surfers in Southern California beginning at noon Sat. and Sun., Aug. 25 and 26 at NBVC Point Mugu.

The event is free to watch and open to the open to the public.

The contest draws international surfing champions from around the globe, and 70 contestants are expected to ride the waves.

The event will have live music each day. Vendor booths will be open during the event, and food will be available for purchase.

For the first time, contest will host a cornhole tournament with prizes for the two-person team winners.

The Las Posas Gate at NBVC Point Mugu will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both event days for visitors. All guests will be directed to a parking lot near the surf contest venue.

During these times, NBVC residents and personnel will need to show their DoD ID to proceed to areas on base outside of the surf contest thruway and venue.

Photography is allowed only at the venue site and toward the ocean during the surf contest. No other photography of the installation will be allowed.

For more information, call NBVC Public Affairs at (805) 989-8095 or (805) 989-9234.