Surf’s up! Ladies take to Wrightsville Beach for annual surf contest

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Girls of all ages are catching some waves this weekend a part of a growing classic surf competition on Wrightsville Beach.

This year marks the 6th Annual Wahine Classic.

Set up and registration is over on the beach’s south end.

The classic is expected to bring in more than 60 girls of various ages.

Jo Pickett has coordinated the event for many years under different names and says she looks forward to what it means for these girls.

“There’s a support, even though it’s a competition, there’s a lot of support and a sense of camaraderie,” Pickett said. “The girls all support each other and it’s big hugs and smiles and it doesn’t seem so serious.”

The competition begins early Saturday morning near the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach and will go through Sunday.