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2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships
October 3 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday–Sunday, October 2–4, 2026
Event Begins: Friday at 7 a.m.
Event Ends: Sunday at approximately 2 p.m.
Location: Jennette’s Pier, 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head
Waveski and surf kayak competitors head to Jennette’s Pier for the 2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships. Hosted by the East Coast Waveski Association, the three-day event includes multiple Waveski divisions, a Surf Kayak Open and a Challenger Series designed to give competitors additional time in the water even after elimination from the main competition. FREE to spectators. So, bring a beach chair and cheer them on!
Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 2
- 7 a.m. — Event period begins
- Waveski and surf kayak competition at Jennette’s Pier
Saturday, October 3
- Competition continues beginning in the morning.
- Multiple divisions and heats take place throughout the day.
Sunday, October 4
- Competition resumes in the morning.
- Final rounds and championship competition
- Event scheduled to conclude by approximately 2 p.m.