{"id":358700,"date":"2023-08-05T20:03:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-06T00:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/?p=358700&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=358700"},"modified":"2023-08-07T13:18:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T17:18:47","slug":"photos-pups-take-to-the-waves-at-world-dog-surfing-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/2023\/08\/05\/photos-pups-take-to-the-waves-at-world-dog-surfing-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Pups take to the waves at World Dog Surfing Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands crowded onto Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica on Saturday morning angling for a view of fourteen four-legged surfers competing in the annual World Dog Surfing Championships.<\/p>\n<p>Here are photographs from the early part of the event.<\/p>\n<figure  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-18.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Carson prepares to defend his title in the Small Dog division of the World Dog Surfing Championships on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-18.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358703\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-18.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-18.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-18.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-18.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-18.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carson prepares to defend his title in the Small Dog division of the World Dog Surfing Championships on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358705\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-2.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Jill Nakano hoists her dog Carson, complete in a wetsuit, as they march through the crowd to compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-2.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358705\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-2.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-2.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-2.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-2.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-2.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jill Nakano hoists her dog Carson, complete in a wetsuit, as they march through the crowd to compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358706\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-3.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Jill Nakano helps her dog Carson complete in the World Dog Surfing Championships on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-3.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358706\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-3.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-3.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-3.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-3.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-3.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jill Nakano helps her dog Carson complete in the World Dog Surfing Championships on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358707\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-5.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A dog named Carson bails out while riding a wave in the World Dog Surfing Championships on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-5.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358707\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-5.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-5.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-5.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-5.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-5.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A dog named Carson bails out while riding a wave in the World Dog Surfing Championships on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358708\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-13.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A dog dressed as a lifeguard watches his canine companions compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"2432\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-13.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358708\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-13.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-13.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-13.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-13.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-13.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A dog dressed as a lifeguard watches his canine companions compete in the  World Dog Surfing Championships, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358709\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-23.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"James Wall and his dog Faith collect themselves before competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"2471\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-23.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358709\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-23.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-23.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-23.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-23.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-23.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Wall and his dog Faith collect themselves before competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358710\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-20.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"James Wall gets an escort while carrying Faith down to the shore to compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-20.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358710\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-20.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-20.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-20.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-20.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-20.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Wall gets an escort while carrying Faith down to the shore to compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358711\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-9.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A goggle-wearing dog named Faith competes in the World Dog Surfing Championships, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-9.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358711\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-9.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-9.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-9.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-9.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-9.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A goggle-wearing dog named Faith competes in the World Dog Surfing Championships, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358712\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-24.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Surf dog paparazzi fill Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. to photograph the World Dog Surfing Championships. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-24.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358712\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-24.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-24.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-24.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-24.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-24.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Surf dog paparazzi fill Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. to photograph the World Dog Surfing Championships. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358713\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-19.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. hosts the World Dog Surfing Championships, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-19.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358713\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-19.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-19.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-19.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-19.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-19.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif. hosts the World Dog Surfing Championships, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358714\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-6.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A competitor in the World Dog Surfing Championships takes off on a wave at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-6.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358714\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-6.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-6.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-6.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-6.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-6.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cherie a competitor in the World Dog Surfing Championships takes off on a wave, as owner Dan Nykolayko looks on,\u00a0at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_358715\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-7.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A competitor in the World Dog Surfing Championships takes off on a wave at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, (Karl Mondon\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-7.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"358715\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-7.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-7.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-7.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-7.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.thenewsherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SJM-L-SURFDOG-0806-7.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A competitor in the World Dog Surfing Championships takes off on a wave at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. 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