The Eastern Surfing Association, ESA, is the largest amateur surfing
association in the world. Our family oriented programs promote a healthy and
active lifestyle. It is not uncommon to find two or three generations of the
same family involved as members of the ESA, and actively competing in our
program.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the best surfers on the East Coast compete
in the Mid-Atlantic Surfing Regionals. The action goes down at the beach
next to Jennette's Pier, where the waves provide the perfect playground for
the country's top surfers to compete. Eleven time world professional surfing
champion Kelly Slater and former world professional women's surfing champion
Lisa Anderson both learned their competitive skills through the Eastern
Surfing Association.
Spectators are welcome to spread out a beach towel or pull up a beach chair
along the sand, and watch the incredible skill and talent which will take
place along the waves. There are multiple days of competition, and visitors
are welcome to cheer on their favorites in the competitive but fun coastal
environment. (People are also welcome to take a stroll along the pier
itself, which will provide an aerial vantage point of the competition.) A
true display of incredible surfing, this event is a show that simply can't
be missed during a spring OBX getaway.