LOCALA LOOK BACK: Wahine Surfing CompetitionCamden Hoover competes during the 2nd annual Wahine Classic Wrightsville Beach on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 16, 2014. The competition included more than 100 surfers ranging in age from 4 to over 60. It continues on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m.Staff Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsMarty Mentzer catches a wave as she takes part Sunday morning in the finals of the 2nd Annual East Coast Wahine Championships held at Wrightsville Beach. More than 80 girls and women ranging in age from 6 to 48 took part in the competion.Wilmington StarNewsElla Champion competes during the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 20, 2016. The event featured various levels of surfers and a Stand Up Paddleboard division with ages ranging from 5 to more than 65. The competition continues on Sunday. Matt Born/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsLeah Thompson competes during the 19th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The competition starts again Sunday at 8 AM. Ellen Kanzinger/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsLocal surfer Samantha Newkirk catches a wave during the Girls Longboard Finals Sunday at the 15th Annual Wahine Surf Competition on Wrightsville Beach. PHOTO BY: Jeff Janowski/Wilmington Star-NewsNWilmington StarNewsTerri Tanner of Folly Beach, S.C. takes part Saturday morning in the 2nd Annual East Coast Wahine Championships held at Wrightsville Beach. The all girl competion continues Sunday morning with the finals. More than 80 girls and women ranging in age from 6 to 48 took part in the competion.Wilmington StarNewsDarsha Pigford catches a wave during the finals of the pro shortboard at the second day of the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic at the south end of Wrightsville Beach Sunday, August 18, 2013. Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsOlivia Wendell carves through the wave throwing a nice ride into the Wahine Classic surfing event Sunday in Wrightsville Beach. Chip Ellis/For the Star NewsWilmington StarNewsSurfer Hannah Frazelle competes in the Jr. Women Short Board Finals Sunday at the 15th Annual Wahine Surf Competition on Wrightsville Beach. PHOTO BY: Jeff Janowski/Wilmington Star-NewsNp;l.Wilmington StarNewsBetsy Lewis comes in on a wave during the 2019 Wahine Classic at Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Saturday Aug 24, 2019. [CASEY PERRELL/STARNEWS]Wilmington StarNewsKat Neff catches a wave during a pro short board heat at the Wahine Classic at Wrightsville Beach, N.C., Saturday, August 12, 2017. Approximately 80 surfers are competing in the event that concludes on Sunday with the competition starting at 8:00 a.m. [Matt Born/StarNews Photo]Wilmington StarNewsJustin and Sofia Fulford grab a wave during the 2019 Wahine Classic at Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Saturday Aug 24, 2019. [CASEY PERRELL/STARNEWS]Wilmington StarNewsSamantha Newkirk catches a wave during a pro short board heat at the Wahine Classic at Wrightsville Beach, N.C., Saturday, August 12, 2017. The event concludes on Sunday with the competition starting at 8:00 a.m. [Matt Born/StarNews Photo]Wilmington StarNewsElla Champion grabs a wave during the 2019 Wahine Classic at Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Saturday Aug 24, 2019. [CASEY PERRELL/STARNEWS]Wilmington StarNewsLucy Ferguson surfs during the 2019 Wahine Classic at Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Sunday Aug 25, 2019. [CASEY PERRELL/STARNEWS]Wilmington StarNewsSwain Curtin whips a strong turn through the surf at the Wahine Classic Sunday the 21st,2016 during the Open Short Board finals, as large crowds of spectators cheer from the beach in Wrightsville. Chip Ellis/For the Star NewsWilmington StarNewsLeah Thompson shows the youngsters she can still cruise during the finals of the Open Short Board competition Sunday at the Wahine Classic. Chip Ellis/For the Star NewsWilmington StarNewsCallie Summerlin catches a wave during an open short board heat at the Wahine Classic at Wrightsville Beach, N.C., Saturday, August 12, 2017. The event concludes on Sunday with the competition starting at 8:00 a.m. [Matt Born/StarNews Photo]Wilmington StarNewsLeilani Pickett catches a wave during a pro short board heat at the Wahine Classic at Wrightsville Beach, N.C., Saturday, August 12, 2017. Approximately 80 surfers are competing in the event that concludes on Sunday with the competition starting at 8:00 a.m. [Matt Born/StarNews Photo]Wilmington StarNewsElla Newkirk shows off strong paddle work as she competes in Wahine Classic's SUP event Sunday in Wrightsville Beach.Wilmington StarNewsNatalie Fox of Wilmington does the "Guppy" class proud as she shreds through the surf Sunday during the Wahine Classic. Chip Ells/For the Star NewsWilmington StarNewsMembers of the Wrightsville Beach Junior Elite SUP team gather for a photo before the finals of the Wahine competition Sunday. Chip Ellis/For the Star NewsWilmington StarNewsKinsey Ginsberg competes during the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 20, 2016. The event featured various levels of surfers and a Stand Up Paddleboard division with ages ranging from 5 to more than 65. The competition continues on Sunday. Matt Born/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsKat Neff competes during the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 20, 2016. The event featured various levels of surfers and a Stand Up Paddleboard division with ages ranging from 5 to more than 65. The competition continues on Sunday. Matt Born/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsNatalie Fox makes a strong move across the break during the Wahine Classic Sunday in Wrightsville. Chip Ellis/For the Star NewsWilmington StarNewsCarrie Copenhaver competes during the 19th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Ellen Kanzinger/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsSaylor Emmart competes during the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 20, 2016. The event featured various levels of surfers and a Stand Up Paddleboard division with ages ranging from 5 to more than 65. The competition continues on Sunday. Matt Born/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsCindy Stokes competes during the 19th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Ellen Kanzinger/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsMisty Manglacapre competes during the 19th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Ellen Kanzinger/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsCarly Carter competes during the 19th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Ellen Kanzinger/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsSaylor Emmart competes during the 19th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The competition starts again Sunday at 8 AM. Ellen Kanzinger/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsFemale surfers competed Sunday August 17, 2014 in divisions Novice to Pro at the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. (Jason A. Frizzelle)Wilmington StarNewsBree Labiak competes during the 19th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The competition starts again Sunday at 8 AM. Ellen Kanzinger/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsMadeline Eckel competes during the 2nd annual Wahine Classic Wrightsville Beach on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 16, 2014. The competition included more than 100 surfers ranging in age from 4 to over 60. It continues on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Staff Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsKayla Durden competes during the 19th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Ellen Kanzinger/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsBeach goers watch the competition at the 19th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic on the south end of Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The competition starts again Sunday at 8 AM. Ellen Kanzinger/StarNewsWilmington StarNewsFemale surfers competed Sunday August 17, 2014 in divisions Novice to Pro at the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. (Jason A. Frizzelle)Wilmington StarNewsAbby Jolly competes during the 2nd annual Wahine Classic Wrightsville Beach on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 16, 2014. The competition included more than 100 surfers ranging in age from 4 to over 60. It continues on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m.Staff Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsIsabella Gunn competes during the 2nd annual Wahine Classic Wrightsville Beach on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 16, 2014. The competition included more than 100 surfers ranging in age from 4 to over 60. It continues on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Staff Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsKat Neff competes during the 2nd annual Wahine Classic Wrightsville Beach on the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 16, 2014. The competition included more than 100 surfers ranging in age from 4 to over 60. It continues on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m.Staff Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsMadeline Eckel catches a wave during the finals of the guppies competition at the second day of the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic at the south end of Wrightsville Beach Sunday, August 18, 2013. Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsMalia Harrell catches a wave during the finals of the guppies competition at the second day of the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic at the south end of Wrightsville Beach Sunday, August 18, 2013. Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsSurfer Madison Huckabee competes in the Grommett Short Board Finals Sunday at the 15th Annual Wahine Surf Competition on Wrightsville Beach. PHOTO BY: Jeff Janowski/Wilmington Star-NewsNp;l.Wilmington StarNewsJohanna Kiesbo catches a wave during the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic at the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 17, 2013. 108 surfers registered for the competition. Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsSurfer Alexandra Morse competes in the Women's Body Board Finals Sunday at the 15th Annual Wahine Surf Competition on Wrightsville Beach. PHOTO BY: Jeff Janowski/Wilmington Star-NewsNp;l.Wilmington StarNewsRyan Dadds fights the wind while carrying her stand up paddleboard during the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic at the south end of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 17, 2013. 108 surfers registered for the competition. Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsLeah Thompson catches a wave during the finals of the guppies competition at the second day of the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic at the south end of Wrightsville Beach Sunday, August 18, 2013. Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNewsWilmington StarNewsSurfer Hannah Frazelle competes in the Jr. Women Short Board Finals Sunday at the 15th Annual Wahine Surf Competition on Wrightsville Beach. PHOTO BY: Jeff Janowski/Wilmington Star-NewsNp;l.Wilmington StarNewsSurfer Elizabeth Head competes in the Girls Body Board Finals Sunday at the 15th Annual Wahine Surf Competition on Wrightsville Beach. PHOTO BY: Jeff Janowski/Wilmington Star-NewsNp;l.Wilmington StarNewsSurfer Paula Bushardt competes in the Women's Body Board Finals Sunday at the 15th Annual Wahine Surf Competition on Wrightsville Beach. PHOTO BY: Jeff Janowski/Wilmington Star-NewsNp;l.Wilmington StarNewsSurfer Abby D'Lugin competes in the Girls Body Board Finals Sunday at the 15th Annual Wahine Surf Competition on Wrightsville Beach. PHOTO BY: Jeff Janowski/Wilmington Star-NewsNp;l.Wilmington StarNewsDanielle D'Amato Talbert catches a wave during the 15th annual East Coast Wahine at Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 20, 2011. The competition continues on Sunday. Staff Photo By Matt Born/WILMINGTON STAR NEWSWilmington StarNewsCayce Patterson catches a wave during the 15th annual East Coast Wahine at Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 20, 2011. The competition continues on Sunday. Staff Photo By Matt Born/WILMINGTON STAR NEWSWilmington StarNewsCousins Elizabeth Head (white) and Lizzie Baer have fun as they compete against each other in the Final heat of the Girls Body Board competition Sunday at the 15th Annual Wahine Surf Competition on Wrightsville Beach. PHOTO BY: Jeff Janowski/Wilmington Star-NewsNWilmington StarNewsLyndsey Bennett catches a wave during the 15th annual East Coast Wahine at Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 20, 2011. The competition continues on Sunday. Staff Photo By Matt Born/WILMINGTON STAR NEWSWilmington StarNewsThe 13th annual East Coast Wahine Championships took place at Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 8, 2009. The contest involves 117 women competing in 13 divisions. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.Wilmington StarNewsMargaret Haga (cq) competes in the women's funboard division finals during the 10th Annual East Coast Wahine Championships Sunday Aug. 21, 2006 near the Crystal Pier at Wrightsville Beach. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWSWilmington StarNewsTerri Tanner(cq), of Charleston, SC, competes in the goddess shortboard heat during the 2006 East Coast Wahine Championship at Wrightsville Beach August 20, 2006. Photo by MATT BORN / WILMINGTON STAR-NEWSWilmington StarNewsJasset Umbel (cq) competes in the gromette division finals during the 10th Annual East Coast Wahine Championships Sunday Aug. 21, 2006 near the Crystal Pier at Wrightsville Beach. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWSWilmington StarNewsThe 13th annual East Coast Wahine Championships took place at Wrightsville Beach Saturday, August 8, 2009. The contest involves 117 women competing in 13 divisions. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.Wilmington StarNewsJo Pickett (cq) and Airlie Pickett (cq) competes in the 9th Annual East Coast Wahine Championships at Wrightsville Beach Saturday Aug. 20, 2005. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWSWilmington StarNewsLeilani Pickett (cq) and Airlie Pickett (cq) competes in the 9th Annual East Coast Wahine Championships at Wrightsville Beach Saturday Aug. 20, 2005. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWSWilmington StarNews