It’s that time of year again – the Stand Up Paddle & Surfin’ Santa Competition at Salt Creek Beach on Saturday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Nov. 18th. Get your early holiday love on in this charity benefit for Surfers Healing.

Surfers Healing is the original surf camp for children with autism. Surfers Healing was founded in 1997 by Izzy and Danielle Paskowitz, parents of Isaiah, now a 26-year-old autistic adult. Izzy is a former professional Longboarder who won several of the biggest surf contests in the world, and he and Danielle are stars of the reality show, The Swell Life, which aired on Oprah’s television network, OWN. The June 3 event will be hosted by Izzy, Danielle, and Isaiah. Supporting their efforts on the beach will be their son Eli, daughter Elah and her fiancé Andrew, their grandchildren, and their Autism Ohana – Surfers Healing.

Last year, Surfers Healing celebrated its 20 years of what is now #oneperfectday of surf sand, fun inclusion, natural healing and acceptance. The surfers who take the kids out are all hand-picked by Izzy. Some are current pros or former players, but all of them have the heart it takes to be safe and rip up the perfect waves.

There are 11 total surfing and SUP contests with a $60 entry fee that includes lunch and a goodie bag. Prizes for Best Costumes, Fastest Time and Big Air ($1,500!) will also be awarded.

Download your contest app and check out sponsorship information here: surfingsantacontest