Haunted Heats Surf Competition

A few days before Halloween, some of the guys at church told David about a 'Haunted Heats' surf competition at Santa Monica beach. It was great because surfers of all skill levels could participate--no pressure. We had a BLAST!  The catch was--everyone involved had to be in costume. There were some amazing costumes! David dressed as 'Carl' the redneck (which Andy Phillips won't stop calling him no matter how hard I beg!). Pehrson dressed up as George W. Bush, and Bridger was Russell from Up.

There were all sorts of other costumes, too!

Pehrson had rigged up this really cool platform (like he was giving a speech). The first time he got up, the platform came up out of the water and he rode the wave in "giving a speech." It was great and he ended up winning the competition.

 Bridger's balloons were also a big hit with the judges. David's mullet kept falling off, and he was constantly chasing after it. Luckily, the mullet survived (although secretly some of us were hoping it would sink to the bottom of the sea floor.) But, because he had to keep chasing after it, he didn't perform his best. After he took of the mullet and the redneck garb he got some good waves.

Afterward, the sponsors provided lunch and we had fun swimming at the beach for a few more hours. It was great! What more can you ask than to spend a fun filled day at the BEACH in October. Sweet.