More than 200 surfboard enthusiasts are expected to participate in the second annual West Coast Surfing Championships here Saturday and Sunday.

Competition will start at 8 AM, with preliminary events Saturday and the finals Sunday. Surf, current and wind conditions will dictate upon which side of the pier the competition will be

Preliminary instructions will be given surfers Saturday morning at 7:30. Judging Will be conducted from the pier. More than 7,000 spectators are expected.

Freestyle surfing competition will be judged in two groups for men: 17 and under and 18 and over. There will be one group of judging for all female contestants.

A tandem ride is also scheduled and the competition will be concluded Sunday at 1 PM. with a race around the pier.

Judges include John Lawrence, editor of "Surfing," Claire Smith of Newport Beach, John Kerwin of Anaheim, and Monte Nitzkowski of Huntington Beach, swimming and water polo coach at Long Beach City College.

1959 West Coast Surfing Championships

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