Photos: Helen Woodward Animal Center’s 20th annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon

by Alejandro Tamayo

Sam Eastburn and Tom Ruiz run out with their dog Rick to surf in the Peeps & Pubs division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sam Eastburn and Tom Ruiz run out with their dog Rick to surf in the Peeps & Pubs division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bailey, a Dalmatian, owned by Scott and Joanne Owen surfs in the large dog division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bailey, a Dalmatian, owned by Scott and Joanne Owen surfs in the large dog division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rocket, a French Bulldog, owned by Dan Nykolayko, surfs in the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rocket, a French Bulldog, owned by Dan Nykolayko, surfs in the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Kristina Chang surfs with her dog Albee in the Peeps & Pups division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Kristina Chang surfs with her dog Albee in the Peeps & Pups division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Petey, a West Highland terrier, owned by Kay Deloach surfs in the extra small division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Petey, a West Highland terrier, owned by Kay Deloach surfs in the extra small division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Coconut, a golden retriever, owned by Manny Anaya surfs in the large dog division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Coconut, a golden retriever, owned by Manny Anaya surfs in the large dog division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Albee, left, Faith, and Tazz share a wave in the medium size division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Albee, left, Faith, and Tazz share a wave in the medium size division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bobby Ellis catches a Frisbee as he surfs with his dog Bamboo in the Peeps & Pups division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bobby Ellis catches a Frisbee as he surfs with his dog Bamboo in the Peeps & Pups division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Faith, a Pitbull, owned by James Wall surfs in the medium size division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Faith, a Pitbull, owned by James Wall surfs in the medium size division during the 20th Annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sept. 7, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Categories

Recent Posts

Solana Beach family’s Pumpkins for Good supports Community Resource Center
Solana Beach family’s Pumpkins for Good supports Community Resource Center
San Dieguito student organizes display of kindness to combat antisemitic incident on campus
San Dieguito student organizes display of kindness to combat antisemitic incident on campus
Just before Tuesday deadline, more than half of San Diego trash customers still hadn’t set up accounts
Just before Tuesday deadline, more than half of San Diego trash customers still hadn’t set up accounts
Aztecs notebook: Sean Lewis drums up support for Mountain West opener
Aztecs notebook: Sean Lewis drums up support for Mountain West opener
Padres’ season has always been about the postseason
Padres’ season has always been about the postseason
Big San Diego water rate hikes are ‘crucial,’ budget experts warn ahead of vote
Big San Diego water rate hikes are ‘crucial,’ budget experts warn ahead of vote
Plane lands on I-15 south of Tierrasanta during rush hour
Plane lands on I-15 south of Tierrasanta during rush hour
Paddles up! Ocean Beach ping pong tournament packs ’em in
Paddles up! Ocean Beach ping pong tournament packs ’em in
Ninth Circuit Court unanimously rejects San Diego’s attempt to reinstate beach yoga ban
Ninth Circuit Court unanimously rejects San Diego’s attempt to reinstate beach yoga ban
Japanese warship en route to San Diego to learn how to use Tomahawk cruise missiles
Japanese warship en route to San Diego to learn how to use Tomahawk cruise missiles

GET MORE INFORMATION

Andre Hobbs

Andre Hobbs

San Diego Broker | Military Veteran | License ID: 01485241

+1(619) 349-5151

Name
Phone*
Message
I agree by electronic signature to the Electronic Disclosure Consent; to receive recurring marketing communication from or on behalf of Andre Hobbs, including auto-dialed calls, texts, and artificial/prerecorded voice messages (consent not required to make a purchase; data rates may apply; reply “STOP” to opt-out of texts or ‘HELP” for help); and to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy of this website. I understand that I can call to obtain direct assistance.