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1720 Drysdale Drive | Wilmington
910.256.6111
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2020 Spanish Wells Drive
$789,000
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Teenie Wahines
The Wrightsville Beach
Wahine isn’t just for the pros.
There’s a guppy division for
children 12 and under, which
allows the parents of the
participants to get in the water
and help them catch waves.
“It’s a crowd favorite. People
come just for the guppies,”
Pickett says.
Sally Bass, 5, participates in
the guppy bodyboard division
during the East Coast Wahine
Championships, August 2010.
compete again on the second
day. Each division will be
divided into groups — heats
of 4-6 competitors. All guppies
and amateur finalists will receive
prizes, and all pro finalists will
receive cash.
But the participants aren’t the
only ones who will enjoy the
competition.
“Everyone’s welcome,” Viorel
says. “This event’s going to be
for everybody.”
Viorel believes the event may
inspire spectators to try surfing.
“The ocean is one of our
best resources here,” he says.
“Surfing is a great sport to get
involved in.”
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