On December 31, 2024, the third "Decade of Surfing" series came to a perfect end in Lingshui Perfume Bay, Hainan. This annual surfing event hosted by the water sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of the State, jointly organized by the People's Government of Lingshui County, Lingshui County Tourism and Culture, Radio, Television and Sports Bureau, and Wen Surf, once again brought together the top players and senior ronin in the Chinese surfing industry, and attracted many surfing enthusiasts to participate.

The highlights of the event are numerous, and the surfing spirit is shining

As a landmark event in the Chinese surfing industry, the "Ten Years of Surfing" surfing competition is committed to inheriting the surfing culture and inspiring the new generation of surfing enthusiasm. This competition is divided into two parts, exciting:

U-series competition: Covering the U15 and U18 categories, it aims to discover the rising star power of Chinese surfing and provide an international competitive platform for young players. After fierce competition, a number of awards were settled, and the rookies showed the bright future of Chinese surfing.

"Ten Years of Surfing" series of surfing competitions: including the 10-year OG Veteran Exhibition Competition, the Old School Style Invitational competition, and the open category male and female surfing competition. These events not only highlight the persistence and love of senior ronin, but also provide a stage for new ronin to show themselves, reflecting the profound accumulation and infinite possibilities of Chinese surfing culture.

The audience not only witnessed the outstanding performance of the players, but also felt the powerful appeal of the Olympic spirit.

Live events are lively and surf culture is spreading

In addition to the event, the colorful beach activities also became a highlight. A series of exciting links, such as beach open class, surf market, World Surf Tour interactive games, hunky man runway show, DJ New Year's Eve party, have brought a double feast of audio-visual and experience to the audience. Whether it is a professional surfer or an ordinary tourist, they can find their own fun, and truly realize the broken circle of surfing culture.

A platform built by ten years of surfing

The significance of the "10 Years of Surfing" competition is to build a unique platform, so that those who have been surfing for more than 10 years in China and the new wave have the opportunity to get together to exchange experiences, share experience, and inherit the surfing culture. As Wen surf brand manager Huang Wen said:

"Surfing is not just a sport, it's a way of life. The original intention of the Decade of Surfing is to provide a platform for dialogue and display between China's senior ronin and the new generation. In this decade of surfing, we have experienced the peak of the wave, and also felt the unpredictable trough, but it is this persistence and love, which has created our surfing culture today. I hope that through this event, more people can understand the meaning of surfing, feel the power of the ocean, and let Chinese surfers jointly create our own waves."

The support of our partners helped the event to be held successfully

The success of this event is inseparable from the support of many partners.

World-renowned surf brands Queenband and Bodyglove provide high-quality professional equipment to ensure the peak performance of the players.

Shadowstone Insta360, the exclusive imaging partner, used professional equipment and technology to record the highlights of the entire event. The shocking scenes of the players flying at the top of the wave and the wonderful beach activities have been presented in a panoramic view, allowing more viewers to feel the unique charm of surfing through the image.

The close collaboration between the organizers and partners has not only promoted the high quality of the event, but also set a benchmark for the development of surfing in China.

Spread positive energy, promote surfing spirit

This event is not only a competitive contest, but also a surfing culture extravaganza. Through the mining of the stories of more than 10 years of senior Ronin and the communication and interaction with the new generation of players, the event passed on the positive energy of persistence, hard work and unity. The athletes' tenacious performance infected countless spectators, and the Olympic spirit shone in the waves.

Look forward to the future, create brilliant

In Hainan Lingshui Perfume Bay this excellent surfing resort, the third "surfing decade" came to a perfect end. This beautiful beach has not only witnessed the growth of surfing in China, but also provided a dream place for countless surfers.

Thanks to all partners, competitors and spectators for their enthusiastic participation and support. In the future, with the continuous growth of the "Decade of Surfing" competition, this platform will inject more vitality into the promotion and international development of Chinese surfing culture. Let us look forward to meeting again next year to welcome a more wonderful wave crest journey!