Ninth Annual HMB Surf Classic is another Devil’s Slide victim

The ninth Annual Half Moon Bay Surf Classic scheduled for August 25 and 26 has been cancelled.

The event is designed to provide a competitive surfing competition for those living on the Coastside.  Organizers have already begun planning for the 2007 Classic. Refunds for registered participants are being processed and should be received by the end of August.

According to Recreation Supervisor Dirk Alvarado, "The uncertainty of Highway 1 slowed down commitments and progress and no one expected it to be completed this quickly. Since there is short window of time due to weather and other events the organizers thought it would be better to cancel this years event instead of putting on an event of lesser quality."

This story is based on a press release from the city Parks & Recreation Department.