Two of the major goals are to showcase Manly as a destination and introduce festival goers to the all encompassing laid back lifestyle of surfing.

“Both of these goals were achieved with ease. What a glorious event we have created here. The long term dream of having a festival like this, were definitely turned into reality over the four days of the festival. Everyone at Global Surf Industries is completely stoked with the event and already looking forward to 2011” said Mark Kelly from GSI.

Over 60,000 people attended the event over the 4 days, to celebrate the spiritual birthplace of Australian Surfing – Manly Beach!

To check out all the photos from the event, visit the facebook fanpage:

Manly Festival of Surfing Facebook Page

A fine and sunny all day with light NE winds and slight swell, as the final day for GSI’s Manly Festival of Surfing kicked off! Read more….

Finals for the Rip Curl Queen and King of the Beach was first in the water with Layne Beachley dominating the surf to take out the Queen of the Beach for the second time in a row- promising to compete until she makes it a clean 7 wins! The Rip Curl King of the Beach had the lead change multiple times between Beau Mitchell, Richie Lovett and Nick Riley. After an entertaining stoush Richie Lovett look out the converted yellow rashie with Beau second, Nick third and Blake Levett fourth.

In the spirit of the festival we had friendly surf off for the 4 Pines Brewing Co. Decades of Legends. Gary Birdsall who competed in the 1964 World Titles and Ray Moran jumped on a board, both almost 70 years old. Simon Anderson, Baddy Treloar, Bruce Channon and Nick Carroll showed they certainly haven’t lost it from the old school crew. Then Barton Lynch, Layne Beachley, Jack Enthwhistle and Kingsley Looker from the younger crew all having fun in the sun.

Next we had a display of old hollow timber boards the Old Manly Boatshed’s Tooth-pick Surfboard riding, with displays from Tom Wegener, Matt Fleming, Andrew Callaghan and David Callaghan.

The Quiksilver Air Show was on next with the young grommets showing us the new style of getting airborne with speed and skill and making the jumps look so easy anybody could do them. Young Ben Hamilton pulled the biggest air in this event and Beau Walker runner up.

The GSI Finless Seaglass event was up next with young local Scott Walker taking this one out with Blakey, Jamie Willems and Spencer Hayes in good form as well.

The Wharf Bar Celebrity Surfing exhibition had a variety of competitors from ex World Champions Layne Beachley, Barton Lynch and Damien Hardman to iconic surf industry legends, surfer and shaper Simon Anderson, Baddy, writer Nick Carroll with the addition of 4 x Olympian downhill skiing Steve Lee. For a change of pace we brought in our own politicians of Mike Baird and Tony Abbott. We also through in some TV personalities such as Lochie and Andrew Daddo and Dave and Pete Evans, with the boys having a humorous time in fun little waves to finish off the day.

Overall, the festival was a great success and as the slogan goes “Life is better when you Surf”

Lynden Riley – contest director

Sunday 21 November

Gary Birdsall – Red

Bruce Channon – Black

Simon Anderson – Blue

Nick Carroll – Yellow

Jack Enthwhistle – Orange

Barton Lynch – Red

Ray Moran – White

David Baddy Treloar – Black

Layne Beachley – Blue

Kingsley Looker – Orange

Wharf Bar Celebrity Surfing

Sunday 21 November

Damien Hardman – Blue

Toby Martin – Red

Barton Lynch – White

Layne Beachley – Yellow

Nick Carroll – Red

Simon Anderson – White

Steve Lee – Blue

David Treloar – Yellow

Mike Baird – Red

Steven Lee – Orange

Tony Abbott – White

Tom Wegener – Blue

Lochie Daddo – Red

Andrew Daddo – White

Pete Evans – Yellow

Dave Evans – Blue

A fine and sunny all day with light NE winds and slight swell, as the final day for GSI’s Manly Festival of Surfing kicked off!

Finals for the Rip Curl Queen and King of the Beach was first in the water with Layne Beachley dominating the surf to take out the Queen of the Beach for the second time in a row- promising to compete until she makes it a clean 7 wins! The Rip Curl King of the Beach had the lead change multiple times between Beau Mitchell, Richie Lovett and Nick Riley. After an entertaining stoush Richie Lovett look out the converted yellow rashie with Beau second, Nick third and Blake Levett fourth.

In the spirit of the festival we had friendly surf off for the 4 Pines Brewing Co. Decades of Legends. Gary Birdsall who competed in the 1964 World Titles and Ray Moran jumped on a board, both almost 70 years old. Simon Anderson, Baddy Treloar, Bruce Channon and Nick Carroll showed they certainly haven’t lost it from the old school crew. Then Barton Lynch, Layne Beachley, Jack Enthwhistle and Kingsley Looker from the younger crew all having fun in the sun.

Next we had a display of old hollow timber boards the Old Manly Boatshed’s Tooth-pick Surfboard riding, with displays from Tom Wegener, Matt Fleming, Andrew Callaghan and David Callaghan.

The Quiksilver Air Show was on next with the young grommets showing us the new style of getting airborne with speed and skill and making the jumps look so easy anybody could do them. Young Ben Hamilton pulled the biggest air in this event and Beau Walker runner up.

The GSI Finless Seaglass event was up next with young local Scott Walker taking this one out with Blakey, Jamie Willems and Spencer Hayes in good form as well.

The Wharf Bar Celebrity Surfing exhibition had a variety of competitors from ex World Champions Layne Beachley, Barton Lynch and Damien Hardman to iconic surf industry legends, surfer and shaper Simon Anderson, Baddy, writer Nick Carroll with the addition of 4 x Olympian downhill skiing Steve Lee. For a change of pace we brought in our own politicians of Mike Baird and Tony Abbott. We also through in some TV personalities such as Lochie and Andrew Daddo and Dave and Pete Evans, with the boys having a humorous time in fun little waves to finish off the day.

Overall, the festival was a great success and as the slogan goes “Life is better when you Surf”

Lynden Riley – contest director

Winds still South, and a beautiful sunshine all day.

Started off with the GSI SUP Surfing which had the best of the waves all morning with the final placings all stars in their own: 1. Matt Grainger 2. Richie Lovett 3. John Christensen 4. Andrew Cassidy.

Next was the GSI SUP Race which was taken out by stand-out Jamie Willems.

The Hotels Steyne’s Mens Longboard followed, with a great contest won by Issac Fields 2. Paul O’Grady 3. Tom Wentworth and 4th Lynden Riley – our contest director.

The Hotel Steyne’s Womens Longboard was next with the glamorous Sam Walker taking the trophy! Placings also went to 2. Racheal Fleming 3. Sue McComb 4. Ali Fleming.

Surfections Tandem Exhibition was very popular with the crowd with people lining the water front through-out the entire 30 min heat. Fantastic surfing and skill from all 4 pairs.

The Young stars (Under 14 Gromets) were so hyped up it was fantastic. Certainly some world champions in the making!

As the slogan goes “Life is better when you Surf”

Lynden Riley – contest director

Hero Peter “Beatle” Collins will thrill festival goers with his sculptured piece ‘Wave out of Water’ on display during the Festival at Manly Wharf Forecourt udring the festival!

Peter “Beatle” Collins

Title: “Wave out of Water”

Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.6 x 2m high

Materials: Steel, concrete, mesh, sticks

In waves was heard the very first word,

Rhythm rhyme reason in time,

Not straight nor square,

They’re curves that serve,

Transformations artful creation.

Affected cause evokes effect,

Inevitably exact conformation,

Intangible action provokes reaction,

Direct truthful ramification,

Eternally universal emitters transmit,

Musically coded dictations.

Invisibly invincible through all waves slip,

From outer galactic source,0

Fields of synchronicity,

Frequencies beyond infinity,

They force an eclectic course.

Waves process power load in mode,

Pulse dance but matter won’t advance,

Energy progresses, material stresses,

Till recess where waves remain.

Oceans roll inspiring emotion,

Thrive alive pitch pump and surge,

Riders respond senses merged,

Feel zeal of natural verve.

Waves of bliss, tides of sorrow,

Yesterday weighs toll tomorrow,

While illumination flows,

Waves of answers glow,

Yet only colours show,

The increments that we know.

Peter Collins, August, 2010.

Gotta be in it to win it! $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs….

Dont hold us to it  though- things change (just like the surf)…

But here’s what we have so far!

Surf Industry Challenge

4 x gifts packs, including 6 cans each of Redbull, A hat from Billabong, an Element T-shirt, a Sunshine Surfing T-shirt and The Surfer’s Journal from Heritage Surfshop 6 pack of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

GSI One Design

Winner

GSI Aloha Bean Surf Board

GSI One Design

Runner Up

Rip Curl $100 gift pack

Night Surfing Expression

Winner Best Wave

Quiksilver Wetsuit & $250 Solid Racks gift voucher

Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

Night Surfing Expression

Winner Best Manouver

Element Skateboard deck, Element T-shirt & $250 Solid Racks gift voucher

Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

King of the Beach

Winner

Quiksilver Watch, Element T-shirt & $250 Solid Racks gift voucher and Surfing World Magazine Placemats. Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

King of the Beach

Runner Up

Element T-shirt $250 Soild Racks gift voucher and Surfing World Magazine Coasters

Queen of the Beach

Winner

Sah-Sin 1 hr Massage gift voucher, $250 Solid Racks gift voucher and Dripping Wet rashguard, Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

Queen of the Beach

Runner Up

$250 Solid Racks gift voucher, Dripping Wet rashguard & The Surfers Journal from Heritage Surfshop

Manly Challenge

5X Hotel Steyne Dinner for 2 voucher and an Element T-Shirt, & Billabong hat. 6 pack of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

Twin Fin

Winner

$250 Solid Racks gift voucher & Occy book from Billabong, Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

Twin Fin

Runner Up

Patagonia Prize Pack

Junior Boys

Winner

Quiksilver Wetsuit, Parko and Friends Book from Heritage Surfshop & Oceanworld Manly family voucher

Junior Boys

Runner Up

Parko and Friends book from Heritage Surfshop, Oceanworld Manly family voucher and Dripping Wet gift pack inclusive of Famous Tail Pad and Mormaii Back pack

Junior Boys

3rd Place

Oceanworld Manly family voucher, Mormaii Back pack, Element T-Shirt & Mambo gift pack

Junior Boys

4th Place

Oceanworld Manly family voucher, Element T-Shirt, & Mambo gift pack

Junior Girls

Winner

Roxy Wetsuit, Oceanworld Manly family voucher & Dripping Wet gift pack inclusive of Dripping Wet rashguard and Billabong tote

Junior Girls

Runner Up

Billabong journal, Oceanworld Manly family voucher, Dripping Wet gift pack inclusive of Ocean & Earth tail pad, O’Neill tote, & Peak wetsuit top

Junior Girls

3rd Place

Billabong journal, Oceanworld Manly family voucher & Dripping Wet gift pack inclusive of O’Neill beanie & O’Neill tote

Junior Girls

4th Place

Oceanworld Manly family voucher, O’Neill beanie & Billabong journal

Stand Up Paddle Surfing

Winner

Ripcurl Wetsuit donated by Ripcurl Manly & Parko and Friends book from Heritage Surf Shop, Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

Stand Up Paddle Surfing

Runner Up

Parko and Friends book from Heritage Surfshop & Rip Curl gift pack

Stand Up Paddle Race

Winner Up

$250 Solid Racks gift voucher, Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

Stand Up Paddle Race

Runner Up

Rip Curl gift pack

Men’s Longboard

Winner

Quiksilver Watch, Sunshine Surfing T-shirt, “”Surfin’ Shorts”" DVD from Heritage Surf and Bob McTavish “”Stoked”" book from Billabong, Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

Men’s Longboard

Runner Up

Sunshine Surfing T-shirt, “”Surfing Hollow Days”" DVD from Heritage Surf and Bob McTavish “”Stoked”" book from Billabong

Women’s Longboard

Winner

Dripping Wet rashguard, Sah Sin 1-hr Massage gift voucher, “”Waterlogged”" DVD from Heritage Surfshop and Bob McTavish “”Stoked”" book from Billabong, Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

Women’s Longboard

Runner Up

“”Slippery When Wet”" DVD from Heritage Surfshop & Bob McTavish “”Stoked”" book from Billabong”

Tandem

Thankyou Packs, including a 6 pack of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co., Redbull, Billabong hats, Sunshine Surfings T-Shirts

Young Stars

Wave of the Day Group 1.

Boogie board & Oceanworld Manly Shark Camp

Young Stars

Wave of the Day Group 2.

Boogie board & Oceanworld Manly Shark Camp

Young Stars

Wave of the Day Group 3.

Boogie board & Oceanworld Manly family voucher”

Air Show

Best Manoeuvre

Surfboard donated by Base Surf Shop, Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

Air Show

2nd Manoeuvre

Rip Curl gift pack

Finless

Best Wave

Element Skateboard deck and Billabong Occy book, Case of beer from 4 Pines Brewing Co.

“WOW Stoked to be a part of the festival. Let me see, what do I want to come watch also on the big screen.

Well the first would have to be the Green Iguana. I showed it in Hawaii last year at the Honolulu Academy of Arts and it looked so good BIG it will be unreal to share with everyone at the Festival.

We have some extra time before the Harry Potter screening so I’m going to show my award winning short film THE MORNING GLASS. This is the movie I made on the trip to Tahiti with Laird when he rode that wave. I’ve got a interesting story about how I shot that wave and I’ll share that story and TMG film as a curtain raiser before the Iguana.

On Friday night I’m calling for one of my personal favourites, OCCY, The Occumentary. We had so much fun making it and it’s always better seen on the big screen. Can’t wait. We’ll have a few minutes to do a Q&A about the making of the film.

On Saturday I’ve chosen another film of mine, all rockin and little talkin, 9 LIVES. I’ve not seen this film in about 10 years and itchin to see it BIG. Again we’ll have some time on this night also to show THE MORNIG GLASS with the Q & A.

Just want to thank the Manly Festival of Surfing organisers for asking me to share these films and look forward to seeing you all there.   Aloha Jack”

Come one, come all. Your chance to see some classic Jack McCoy films on the BIG SCREEN with Jack giving you some behind the scenes interaction!

$10 tickets, 5pm Thursday  – Saturday during the festival at Manly Cinemas

So have a think about how you’re going to get here…. Skateboard, paddle over or jump on a good old blue Mercedes!

Check it all out here with direct links and info on all options!

Bicycles

Hire a bike!

www.manlybiketours.com.au

www.manlycycles.com.au

www.skaterhq.com.au

Taxis

Grab a cab from Manly Cabs: www.manlycabs.com.au

Bus

Catch the bus: www.sydneybuses.info

Hail the free, local Hop Skip Jump mini bus: www.manly.nsw.gov.au/Hop-Skip-Jump-Bus.html

Ferry

Jump on the green and gold Manly Ferry: www.sydneyferries.info

Or the quicker versions:

www.manlyfastferry.com.au

www.sydneyfastferries.com.au

Car Parks

If you must, there are 4 multi level Council owned car parks consisting of 1,100 parking bays at Whistler St, Pacific Waves, Manly National & The Peninsular building.

www.manly.nsw.gov.au/Parking—Access.html

Offering 2 hours free parking between 6.30am and 6.59pm, with a flat rate parking after 1 hr from 7:00pm til midnight

Or, zip into one of the 3 privately owned car parks consisting of approx. 250 parking bays at Manly Wharf, the Quest Grand Esplanade or Sydney Novotel Manly Pacific.

Places for the festival’s favourite event the ‘kombi rally’ are filling fast, with numbers restricted on the beach front promenade!

Jump on-line and register your vintage VW now to ensure you grab pole position!

Our favourite friends attest, as to why this really is ‘God’s Country’ and what they love about Manly the most!

Midget Farrelly

First Australian to win a major surfing title, the 1963 championships in Makaha, Hawaii.

In 1964 he won the inaugural World Surfing Championship at Manly, Australia.

“Nobody expected the crowd of 60,000+ people who attended the 1964 surfing world titles at Manly Beach. As a 19 year old, I could not imagine that this small sport could be so well received in Australia.”

“The event itself kicked off competitive surfing contests world wide and allowed the creation of the international surf federation, which still operates today.”

“Travelling the coast and living the surf lifestyle was a new way of thinking in the 60’s and beyond. The results of that amazing family inclusive lifestyle are the events showcased within the Manly Festival of Surfing.”

“In 40 years, Manly has changed, yet regardless of the developments the ocean and waves are still beautiful and remain the same.”

Nick Carroll

Long time surfer and surfing journalist

“When I think of Manly, my thoughts immediately relate to the birth place of surfing in Australia.

Manly is the first place Australians learnt to enjoy the beach, from daylight swimming to body surfing and board riding.

The Manly Festival of Surfing whole heartedly embraces the wide ranging culture of surfing, from the super hardcore to general recreation.”

Phyllis O’Donell

1964 Women’s Winner. Inaugural World Surfing Championship at Manly

“I went into the event as the 1963 invitational Australian Champion.

As a young girl only 5’2” and riding a 9’ board, I was absolutely thrilled to beat Linda Benson, who was well known for being Gidget’s surf double in the popular 60’s show!

“Manly has and will always be a love of mine…. Snowy McAllister, a local Manly legend, mentored me to become a World Champion!”

Mark Occhilupo

1999 World Champion – Billabong Team Rider

“The thought of Manly instantly brings me memories of fun! Competing in Manly junior events against the likes of Damien Hardman and Barton Lynch, at a beach that is world renowned as the birth place for competitive surfing is unforgettable!”

Bob McTavish

Surfboard innovator and author

“I’m stoked that GSI has stepped up to the plate in driving this great Festival, which is long overdue! Manly IS the birthplace, the spiritual home of surfing in Australia, and at last that powerful fact is recognised and celebrated. The history, the great surf and surfers, the culture, the events all make this Festival awesome!”

Bruce Channon

ex Surfing World owner, Editor Longboarding Australia. Competed in the Juniors at the 64 World Titles.

”As a 13-year-old grommet, I remember getting out of my sick bed to attend, and to surf in the Junior division. I had tonsillitis but there was no way I was going to miss it. Crowd estimates of around 60,000 were given, and sitting there watching the finals on the Sunday I could believe there was that many there. The highlight had to be the surfing of Midget Farrelly in the Mens final. Midget finished off two of his rides with flamboyant, arms-in-the-air cutbacks that had the crowd screaming.

My other highlight was to see my photo in the surfing column of the Sunday paper that day. Of all the great surfers to attend, 13-year-old Bruce Channon had his image selected! No matter that I was weak as a kitten with tonsillitis, and did a face plant on this wave, I was in the Sun Herald on the day of the biggest moment in world surfing to that time.”

Damien Hardman

1987, 1991 World Champion. Rip Curl Store Owner. Manly Local

”Manly beach holds a special place in my heart, not only because I passed it on the way to and from school each day, much to my frustration when the waves were good… but because its where I won my first world title.

Manly provided the perfect setting to decide a world champion at the Coke classic, the waves were great and the crowd was huge.

To win a world title in my home town in front of a home crowd was awesome.”

Layne Beachley

7xWorld Champion, Manly Local

‘I couldn’t think of a better place to host a festival for the sport’.

Tom Carroll

1983 & 1984 World Champion – Quiksilver Team Rider, Manly Local

‘In the early 80’s I had seen Occy surfing, and knew it would be scary the first time I was up against him. I won that first showdown, but at J-Bay in 1984 chasing my second world title, Occy smashed me!

Occy taught and inspired me to move forward with my approach to waves, boards and everything surfing…’

Ritchie Lovett

X Pro Surfer, Manly Local

“Manly Beach represents so much to me. It’s the place where I rode my first wave and its the place I call home to this day. I have so many great memories from growing up as a grommet, surfing all day and watching my heros, guys like Barton Lynch and Robbie Bain, those guys made me want to become a professional surfer. My life has basically revolved around the surf at Manly.”

“The festival will capture the spirit of surfing through everyone involved, they are in fact the spirit of surfing. You can’t artificially build that, its just happens when you bring surfers together.

Joel Parkinson

World Champion, Billabong Team Rider

“I have always loved Manly, it’s a home away from home for me. The beach and the life in and around it is the heartbeat of the place. Whenever I think about being there I think about the great waves, the great food around the corner and most of all a relaxed time with family and friends on that golden sand.”

“I am lucky enough to make a living in surfing – but surfing is not just about the professional tour… any person who has any connection with the water and surf knows this.

The best thing about the Manly Festival of Surfing is the variety of the program and its inclusive nature. There is an event for everyone and when you look at what’s on, you’d be hard pressed not to find something in there that you could get involved in!”

Jean Hay

Manly Mayor

‘We believe this is a really exciting concept – one we had no hesitation in backing’.

Mark Kelly

Global Surf Industries CEO

‘We believe that Life is better when you surf, Manly is living proof of this. If you want to live life come to the Manly Festival of Surfing and see what it is all about.’

Meegan Clancy

Event Organiser

‘The first World Titles were held in Manly in 1964, it’s only fitting for the Festival of Surfing to take place at Manly – The Spiritual Birthplace of Australian Surfing’.

Mike Baird

State MP for Manly

“It is impossible to separate surfing and Manly. Surfing started here, it continues here and it is very much part of the future.

Demo Day Participants Info (please contact our office)

Learn to Surf - This event is now closed

Starlight Cinema Information

Inflatable Boat Race Fact Sheet. See Registration Form below – Open Events

Fringe Events Registration

Market Stall Holder Registration, click here!

The new Manly- Freshwater National Surfing Reserve stretches over four kilometres from Harbord Point to Fairy Bower and includes Freshwater Beach; Queenscliff, North Steyne and Manly Beaches and Shelly Beach to Fairy Bower Point.

As a National Surfing Reserve, Manly-Freshwater joins an elite group of iconic surfing beaches of intrinsic environmental, heritage, sporting and cultural value to the nation.

The only other National Surfing Reserves in Australia are Maroubra (2006), Angourie (2007), Lennox (2008), Crescent Head (2008), Cronulla (2008), Merewether (2009), Killalea (2009), North Narrabeen (2009), Margaret River (2010) and Kalbarri (2010).Manly hosted the first World Surfboard-riding Championship in 1964, the event being won by ‘Midget’ Farrelly and Phyllis O’Donnell who will unveil two special plaques commemorating the dedication of the Manly- Freshwater National Surfing Reserve.

One plaque will be featured on a special, new sandstone sculpture on Manly Beach by artist Chris Bennetts, the second will be placed near the statue of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (designed by Barry Donohoo), on the headland overlooking Freshwater Beach.

With its century-long surfing heritage, Manly is widely regarded as the birthplace of surfing in Australia!Manly was also the site of Australia’s first legal daylight bathing (1902), hosted the first known body surfing contest in 1908, and was the launch site of Australia’s first official surf patrol boat (1907).Freshwater Beach famously played host to Duke Kahanamoku’s board surfing demonstration in the Summer of 1914 – 1915, and is currently home to two world surfing champions, Barton Lynch and Layne Beachley.

Manly Beach is one of Australia’s most popular seaside tourist destinations, attracting some five million visitors from around the world each year.The NSW State Member of Parliament for Manly, Mike Baird, will preside over the dedication ceremony in the presence of The Hon. Tony Kelly, Deputy Leader of the NSW Government in the Legislative Council and Minister for Planning, Infrastructure & Lands; Mayor of Manly, Councillor Jean Hay AM and Mayor of Warringah, Councillor Michael Regan.

“National Surfing Reserves encourage everyone to enjoy, understand and protect special coastal environments of universal value to the surfing world,” said Councillor Hay.

“The dedication of the Manly-Freshwater area as a National Surfing Reserve is a wonderful recognition of the iconic nature of this beautiful stretch of paradise” said Mayor Hay.

“It’s important to note that A Surfing Reserve does not attempt to exclude any user group from the surfing beach. In fact, it ensures that the enjoyment of a reserve is protected and enhanced for generations to come”

Formed in Sydney in 2005, the National Surfing Reserve program is a voluntary collaboration dedicated to recognising iconic surfing sites in Australia and promoting National Surfing Reserve sites globally.

Self funded and non-political, the National Reference Group comprises experienced individuals from across Australia who facilitate National Surfing Reserve nominations and management.

With this award we aim to see Manly as top of mind as the birthplace of surfing, complimented by the widest range of surf activity in Australia, in the most atmospheric and picturesque surfing village – Manly Beach – Australia.

Manly is a world renowned surf spot and breeding ground for world champions.

Paddle out at the opening ceremony at this world renowned break and breeding ground for world champions. Manly will be host to over 50 entertaining events for surfers of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to pros, men and women, young and old.

Grab your board and hit the water for any or all of the open sessions of night surfing, twin fin, young stars, and stand up paddle racing. If your surfing skills just don’t make the cut, grab a lilo and join the comedic inflatable boat race.

Take in the vibe and be on the lookout for legendary shapers, filmmakers, authors, professional surfers, and enthusiasts as you walk the streets of Manly. Watch legends like Jack McCoy, Layne Beachley, Damien Hardman, Tom Carroll and Bob McTavish mix it up with Manly’s best in the water!

Don’t miss the opportunity for daily surf lessons, check out surf documentaries at both the Surfing World film festival @ Starlight Outdoor Cinema and Manly Cinemas, supported by Coastal Watch & mesurf. Stop by the Manly Surf Life Saving Club for a blast into the past of surf history. Stroll into the shops, cafes, and restaurants of Manly to experience surf lifestyle through paintings, photography, and art.

Manly Festival of Surfing’s favourite event will showcase 100 Kombis as they rally into Manly and take pride and place at the beachfront.

Everyone will have the opportunity to test all of the latest and greatest board models available from extremely popular 7s Fishes through to the wild and wonderful Meyerhoffer longboard designs, courtesy of major surfboard distributors including Manly’s very own –Global Surf Industries.

Come take part as the Manly Festival of Surfing brings together locals and visitors alike to celebrate the rich surf history of Manly that has spanned almost a century.

www.manlyfestivalofsurfing.com.au

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Contest director Lynden Riley announced today that on-line registration is now open for invitational events!

The Festival team is working closely with local boardriding clubs, QBC, North Steyne, Manly Mal Club and numerous other coordinators across different surf styles to ensure we have the ‘best of the beach’ represented!

Please note the following events are now closed:

• GSI One Design
• Manly inflatable Boat Race
• Learn to Surf

Registration Form Open

Registration Form Invitational

You must have been contacted by our Contest Director to enter the invitational events

Rolling 2ft waves, with loads of people on the beach for school holidays!

The atmoshere is a buzz! Check out the daily surf report thanks to Coastal Watch!