Surfers chance to Seas The Day

ONE of the most popular all-female surf events from around the world is set to return with hundreds of competitors flocking to the region for the Seas The Day competition.

It will be held at Kingscliff Beach from June 21-25 with at least 300 surfers expected to attend for a third consecutive year.

The event gives women of all skill levels the chance to compete in a pressure-free environment.

There will be team and individual events with about 1200 people expected to visit the region.

Surfing Australia chief executive Chris Mater said it is a unique event which includes workshops and free activities.

“It is an honour to witness and celebrate Seas The Day, the world’s largest women’s surf festival,” he said.

“This event not only showcases remarkable talent but also unites the surfing community in an extraordinary way.

“The workshops and inspirational talks led by some of the most influential figures in surfing are truly transformative, empowering all who attend. This festival is a testament to the strength, resilience, and passion of women surfers everywhere.”

The festival is free to attend with screenings, live music and entertainment.

Seven-time world champion surfer Layne Beachley will also return to host her popular wellness program ‘Awake Academy.’

It has been supported by a $100,000 investment by the NSW government.

Member of the Legislative Council and Labor spokesperson for Ballina and Tweed Emily Suvaal said it is an important event for the region.

“We need to make it easier for women to play and compete in sporting events across our state and this festival that is supported by the NSW Government is a wonderful way to encourage this,” she said.

“The Tweed is the home of Seas The Day, the world’s largest women’s surfing event and I can’t wait to see the thousands of people that attend this year to cheer on world class athletes surfing the best waves in the country.”

The event is open to the broader community, supporting all women and girls in the region to attend.