FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – Flagler Beach went to the dogs, as web surfers got their four-legged pals on their surf boards Saturday early morning. “There’s absolutely nothing else I’d rather be making with my boy and my dog than browsing,” said web surfer Jeff Ryan.
This was the second-annual “Hang Eight” dog surfing occasion in Flagler Beach. Ryan said his dog, Tank, enjoyed it out on the water. “Once the wave gets him he’s gone. He’s simply heading for the beach and after that leaps for it,” he said, “it’s quite enjoyable!”
Flagler Beach Mayor Suzie Johnston assisted create the concept. She said it had actually been a big success. “Flagler Beach is a dog-friendly neighborhood, a browse neighborhood. What much better than to wed the 2 and have an occasion here in our regional town?”
Thirty dogs signed-up to browse, in addition to a lot more dogs participating in an outfit contest. “They like it,” said web surfer Chris Yeloushan, “she’s been dressing up our dogs given that they were born, so they’re utilized to it. Always trying to find a method to get on video camera.
The occasion wasn’t simply a competitors, it was likewise a charity event. All continues went to not-for-profit groups K9s for Warriors, Smart Animal Rescue, and the Flagler County Humane Society, which was likewise on the beach with dogs up for adoption. Organizers raised about 6 thousand dollars from in 2015’s occasion. They wanted to draw in a lot more money, this time around.