Surf's Up, Dog! 'Ruff' Competition at World Dog Surfing Championship

Dogs of all different sizes, ages, and breeds got to show off their skills during the World Dog Surfing Championship at California’s Pacifica State Beach on August 6.

Maria Nieboer recorded footage of Charlie the dog riding the waves at Pacifica State Beach.

She told Storyful that he is “the most enthusiastic surfing dog” and can pull the board to and from the water by himself, as well as do tricks like a 360 on wave take-offs.

Charlie, who is seven years old, has been surfing for five years, and achieved second place in the large dog category. Credit: @charliesurfsup via Storyful

Video transcript

[BARKING]

[CHEERING]

[CLAPPING]

[CHEERING]

- Good boy. Good job.

[CHEERING]

- Let's go.

- Got it. Go. Up, up. Up. Come on. All right. Go.

[CHEERING]