An Impromptu Surf Contest With A $1000 Prize Purse

Planning a surf contest is hard work.

You have to lock in a specific location, organize a bracket, and pray that there’s swell during the waiting period.

Or, if you’re like our clever friends at Sun Bum, you can show up to your favorite break unannounced. Stick a flag in the sand, start filming, and announce the $1000 prize purse via megaphone.

Known as the Bum Rush Tour, this format is a simple, fun, and rewarding concept, which came to life ten years ago. The latest stop was at Lowers, featuring judges Jack Robinson, Caity Simmers, Bella Kenworthy, and the lesser talented Ashton Goggans.

Watch the Bum Rush Tour take over Lowers Trestles here.