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Surfing the Cape Charles Beach

August 14, 2022 by Wayne Creed 5 Comments

When K-Coast surf shop first announced it would be opening in Cape Charles, this writer was extremely stoaked. Critics complained, “Why is there a surf shop in CC, when there are no waves in the Bay?” Yes, the Bay is flat, but this criticism doesn’t take into account surfer culture. Surfer culture is about nourishing a natural affinity to the water. Surfer culture is about loving and protecting coastal places every day. They understand the value of picking up plastic from the beach or leaving a place as you found it. Believe me, we will travel to the surf.

Nobody understands the beauty of this philosophy more than our own ambassador of surfer culture, K-Coast manager Spencer Travis.

Oh, and you say there are no waves in Cape Charles? Think again.

Last Saturday, Spencer and K-Coast made our dreams come to life by hosting the 1st annual K-Coast Day on the Bay–they actually created waves for us to surf. It wasn’t exactly Kelly Slater’s wave machine, but thanks to Captains Thomas and Kenneth Heath, they volunteered their beautiful deadrise boats and created some very sweet waves on the beach (they took time away from the boat docking competition preps to do this for the kids).

For several hours, the kids were able to surf real waves as well as skimboard the tide pools. The event wrapped up at the Palace Theatre with a slide show, a ukelele concert by the incredible ES Ukes, and a showing of the film The Endless Summer.

Spencer told the Mirror that they want to make this a quarterly event, with even a wet suit challenge this winter–we can’t wait!

All photos are by the awesome and talented Abigail Killmon.

Scientists are still learning why people say they feel increased amounts of unity, reverence, and happiness in the water. If you had been there last Saturday, you would understand. Being able to surf our home beach was glorious–for me, one of the best days in Cape Charles ever.

Spencer Travis and Family

Thank you K-Coast, Spencer, and the Heath Captains for making our Endless Summer dreams a reality.

A special shoutout to Robert Beedie of the International Surfing Museum in Virginia Beach. It was with his push and support that this event happened.

Here is a little about the museum: Shed light on the unique and empowering history of Virginia Beach and International surfing, educating everyone in the lifestyle of surfing and other water sports to experience its fun and health benefits, and how important it is to protect and preserve all beaches, bays, and waterways locally as well as Internationally.

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  1. Tom says

    August 14, 2022 at 1:01 pm

    KCoast has brought a real surf buzz to Cape Charles. The surf festival was a creative and fun way to make it real for aspiring young surfers.

    Using the deadrise boats to bring waves was nothing short of genius!

    Hats off to all those involved in making this happen!

    Reply
    • BRAND says

      August 14, 2022 at 2:19 pm

      Pura Vida

      Reply
  2. K-Coast Mark & Chris says

    August 14, 2022 at 1:32 pm

    This was Spencer’s brainchild 100%. We are blessed to have him lead the team there!!! Great mentor to the staff. Huge thanks to all involved giving of their time and talents. K-Coast loves Cape Charles!

    Reply
  3. Laura Woodall says

    August 15, 2022 at 6:06 pm

    Incredible pictures!!! What a talented photographer!!!!

    Reply
  4. Rob Beedie says

    November 5, 2022 at 8:52 am

    Rob
    My leash is off to Spencer at K-Coast Surf Shop for organizing such an epic event for all of the Groms aka kids.

    For all those that supported Spencer’s Aloha Dream Surf Festival Event as Spencer’s good friend I for one THANK each of you.

    Maybe in 2023 the entire town of Cape Charles will Come Together in such a positive way to help promote our Surfing Lifestyle in such a positive way.

    Sincerely,

    Global Surf Network
    Rob Beedie, GSN
    rob@globalsurfnetwork.com
    Endless Summer
    Book & Box Set
    National Representative
    https://www.shopglobalsurfnetwork.com

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