33rd NKF Rich Salick Pro-Am
- August 20, 2018
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The 33st Annual NKF Rich Salick Pro-Am Surf Festival (Friday, August 31 – Monday, September 3) is one of the LARGEST surfing charity competition in the world! It's held at The Cocoa Beach Pier, featuring Professional & Amateur Surfing Competitions, Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP), Tandem, Skateboard, Entertainment, Family Fun & Volunteering. ALL proceeds go to the NKF of Florida to support programs in patient services, research, public & professional education & organ donation. The festival also strives to increase awareness of kidney disease w/ an emphasis on prevention & support for organ donation.
Kidney disease kills over 90,000 Americans every year - more than breast & prostate cancer combined! 1 in 3 American adults have kidney disease & most don’t know it. We are looking for volunteers, sponsors & donations to raise money to HELP SAVE LIVES! Aloha & God Bless ~ Hope To See You @ Da Beach \m/
Schedule
Thursday, August 30
| 6:00-9:00 PM |
VIP, Sponsor, and Press Party
Location: Fishlips and The Wyland Gallery at the Port
Description: All sponsors, VIP guests, and press welcome. Press can pick up their press packs. |
Friday, August 31
| 6:00-10:00 PM |
Registration Party
Location: Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach Pier – Keith’s Oyster Bar
Description: Competitors and spectators welcome. Registration opens for all competitors until 8:00 pm. |
Saturday, September 1
| 7:00 AM |
Beach Registration ($10 late fee)
Location: Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach Pier |
| 8:00 AM |
Pro-Am Surfing Competition Begins.
Location: Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach Pier
Description: Preliminary surf heats take place. |
| 9:00AM-1:00 PM |
Ron Jon Surf School Open to the Public |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM |
Tandem Surfing Competition on the Main Stage Area |
| 7:00-9:00 PM |
Competitors’ Party and Surf Movie on the Beach
Location: Main Stage at the Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach Pier
Description: Live band on main stage followed by a surf movie by NPI Productions. Stay tuned for more details. |
Sunday, September 2
| 7:15 AM |
Non-Denominational Church Service on the Beach by Christian Surfers |
| 8:00 AM |
Pro-Am Surfing Competition Continues
Location: Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach Pier
Description: Quarter, semifinals, semi-mains will take place. |
| 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Ron Jon Surf School Open to the Public |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM |
Tandem Surfing Competition on the Main Stage Area |
| 6:00-10:00 PM |
Taste of Brevard and Silent Auction Sponsored by Regions Bank
Location: Radisson Resort at the Port
Description: “Cocoa Beach’s Tropical Party of the Year” Sample foods from over 20 of Brevard’s finest restaurants, bid on over 500 auction items, and enjoy great music. Admission: $35 before Friday, September 1st on NKFsurf.com and $40 at the door. |
Monday, September 3
| 8:00 AM |
Pro Am Surfing Competition Finals
Location: Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach Pier |
| 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Ron Jon Surf School Open to the Public |
| 12:00 – 1:00 AM |
Tandem Surf Competition Finals |
| 2:00 PM |
Professional Awards Ceremony (tentative time) |
| 5:00 PM |
Amateur Awards Ceremony (tentative time)
Location: Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach Pier |
**Schedule is subject to change without prior notification at the discretion of the NKF of Florida**
