Surfing champions headed for Noosa

I saw Layne Beachley wandering around the Noosa Farmers' Market yesterday, which reminded me that the Noosa Festival of Surfing is not that far away. (How did we get into February already?!)

The festival, held in March, is looking like being a huge event this year, with an impressive list of events, competitors and big-name sponsors. Apart from numerous different surfing competitions, including stand-up paddle surfing and family challenges, there are concerts, an expo and other land-based events.

There will also be a celebrity surf and golf challenge, hosted by Noosa resident and former tennis champion Pat Rafter and including Beachley and other world champion surfers. It should be a good week - even for those of us who can't surf!

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