HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Raising Cane’s “Going to the Dogs SurFur ComPETition 2024” took place Tuesday in Waikiki.
The dog surfing competition is part of the Duke’s OceanFest, held at Kuhio Beach this week.
Celebrating over 22 years of premier water sports, Duke’s OceanFest is an annual August festival honoring Duke Kahanamoku.
The SurFur ComPETition, which began in 2015 with just four dogs and a pig, has grown continuously throughout the years.
This year, dogs of all breeds and sizes competed in solo and tandem surf contests, with top dogs crowned in each event.
“It’s pretty competitive you know, you want to have a good time, it’s really about more fun for me than competition, I’m out here to celebrate Duke, surf some queens with the pup and just have a good time, catch as many waves as I can you know,” Surfer Todd Waterman said.
Duke’s OceanFest continues all week with the following events available to the public:
August 16 to 26 – Volunteer Registration
August 22 – Duke’s OceanFest Legends Reception
August 21 to 22 – Shaka Tea Tandem Surf Competition
August 21 to 23 – Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Legends Surf Invitational
August 24 – Duke’s Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim
August 24 – Florence Marine presented by Wai Kai Keiki Kokua Surf Jam
August 24 – Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Sunrise Birthday Lei Draping
August 24 to 25 – Florence Marine presented by Wai Kai Menehune Surf Fest
August 24 to 25 – Outrigger Resorts & Hotels Beach Volleyball Challenge Adult
August 25 – Waterman Lifeguard Challenge
August 25 – Surfboard Water Polo
August 25 – Outrigger Canoe Club Beach Cleanup