About:

Event being postponed by 1 week due to Covid-19.

Event guide:

The 23rd Whalebone Longboard Classic is set to return to the shore of Cottesloe this July. The Whalebone Classic was born in 1998 after local longboarder Peter Dunn, discovered a whale's rib bone immersed in the surf at Isolators and decided to host a longboarding competition in memory of the whale's spirit. Two decades on, the competition has grown to be one of Western Australia's most iconic longboard events and a much-loved tradition within the local community.

The competition will feature multiple divisions ranging from under 18’s through to over 60’s, with plenty of local talent on show. Come on down and get amongst the sunny surf vibes and camaraderie of the Cottesloe Longboarding community. Longboarding, logging, entertainment, market stalls, licenced area on site, food, coffee and a whole bunch more.

More information here as it happens... Bring on da bone!

**Update on July 5th: Surfing WA has today made the decision to postpone the 23rd Whalebone Longboard Classic to new dates of Friday July 30th - Sunday August 1st 2021.
The safety & well being of our members, event participants & the wider community of WA is of paramount importance and we very much look forward to celebrating this iconic event with you all in the not too distant future.**

**Update on July 27th by Surfing WA: #BREAKING: With winter’s grip on WA not looking to loosen anytime soon, Surfing WA has today made the tough decision to officially cancel the 23rd Whalebone Longboard Classic for 2021.
As always Surfing WA wants to provide the best possible outcomes & experiences for everyone involved in our events & programs, but the safety and well being of our members, event participants & the wider community is of paramount importance.
We will begin work now towards showcasing longboarding in Cottesloe & truly celebrating the spirit of the Whalebone in 2022.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this and Surfing WA will be offering full refunds to everyone who has signed up to compete.