Easterns Registration NOW OPEN
Online registration is NOW OPEN for the ESA’s 2020 Easterns Surfing Championship on the ESA’s Easterns webpage.
Deadline for allocated slots is September 1, 2020.
Alternate slots will be determined on a first come basis by registration (time/day).
Any entry received after the September 1, 2020 deadline will be considered a late-entry alternate and will be charges an additional $25 per division.
Please review the ESA 2020 Easterns Invitations document PRIOR to registering.
Instructions for transferring ESA 2020 Regional entries to the ESA 2020 Easterns can be found on the Easterns webpage. Please follow this process PRIOR to registering as refunds will not be given for entries without codes.
Please email info@surfesa.org with any Easterns registration questions.
ESA All-Stars: Staying Connected Through COVID
Over three months ago the world seemingly came to a halt and with it many surfing communities around the globe. Those lucky enough to still find themselves in the ocean’s embrace, particularly on the East Coast, throughout the crisis were among the fortunate few.
The cast of ESA All-Stars, each hailing from up and down the diverse coastline, had to deal with the stages of quarantine and stay-at-home orders differently from state to state. Without events to contest, these young talents have been able to take a step back and enjoy the little things with family. We caught up with these All-Stars to reflect on better times, how they’ve been keeping up and motivational quirks that have kept them going.
Pt. 19 features New York’s man of many traits Noah Avallone.
ESA’s 2020 Regional Events CANCELLED
Due to various reopening phases along the East Coast, it is highly unlikely that all three events will be completed in a timely manner prior to the the start of each location’s summer season.
The ESA strives for transparency and fairness for its competitors. If one regional event cannot be held, it is unfair for all competitors to run the others in order to qualify for ESA’s 2020 Easterns® Surfing Championship to be held September 20-26 at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, North Carolina.
The ESA is excited to announce that its 2020 Easterns® will be a larger event in order to include more competitors. Details about the 2020 Easterns® qualification process is now posted on the ESA’s website.
Sincerely,
ESA offers FREE online surf courses to members
Another benefit of being an ESA member is having access to ESA’s informative online surf courses. Subjects include, but not limited to, surf forecasting, surf workout training, breath training, amateur to pro pathway, WSL priority and judging clinics.
Led by experts in each topic, these courses will be held every Monday, and several Wednesdays, at 7pm. Courses will vary in time depending on information covered followed by Q&A. On average, please plan for 60-90 minutes.
Participants must have a current ESA membership through September 30, 2020.
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ESA’S “TALKING STORY” OFFERS ACCESS TO PRO SURFERS
The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) kicked off its online content this week by creating a series entitled “Talking Story.” The live online episodes bring former ESA competitors who are now well-known surfers, pro surfers and industry leaders together with ESA All-Star coach Jason Motes for a fun discussion and Q&A from viewers.
ESA All-Star coach Jason Motes and viewers chatted online with WSL World Champion CJ Hobgood this past Tuesday during ESA’s first episode of “Talking Story.”
“The saying ‘Talking Story’ is when people come together to share stories, history, opinions and ideas,” said ESA’s executive director Michelle Sommers. “It’s when two or more people choose to take time out of their day to slow down and talk.”
The first episode that streamed on Tuesday evening was with WSL World Champion CJ Hogbood. Hobgood surfed in the ESA before moving up the ranks to become a pro surfer and is now leading the brand Salty Crew. Recently, CJ, and his brother Damien, who is also a pro surfer, released the documentary “And Two if by Sea” that is now available on all digital platforms, including Amazon Prime.
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