World Bodysurfing Championship (Oceanside)

Join us to photograph the 48th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships at the Oceanside Pier on August 16. Approximately 350–400 bodysurfers from around the world will compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes. We will be photographing the preliminaries on Saturday; the Men and Women's Grand Champions will be crowned on Sunday afternoon, the final day. More info is here: https://worldbodysurfing.org/

The contest is projected to start at 6:30 am, but the time is subject to change. We will meet as a group at 7:30, but you are welcome to come as early as you like, or later than 7:30 if that works better for you. Those who are there can meet at 7:30 for the group photo, then head out to shoot. Let's meet at the beginning of the pier, where the bridges/ramps end and the wooden planks begin.

A long zoom will work best for this shoot, as you'll be shooting from the pier and beach. If you enjoy photographing people/participants, bring your favorite street lens!

Parking near the pier is metered, but there are free parking options within walking distance. Double check before you leave your vehicle, but there are two locations that have always been free in the past: Street parking on Pacific Street south of Tyson Street, and the parking structure at Oceanside Public Library.

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