ABOUT the NELC

In 1999, Chick Frodigh & Susan Frodigh started the New England Longboard Classic Surf Contest to give back to the sport of surfing, provide a day of fun to the local community, and kick off the summer right. Since then, it has become an annual tradition to gather for a fun day at the beach with friends both new and old.

In 2018, their children - Charlie Frodigh & Katie Frodigh - helped take on a more hands-on role running the event as co-directors.

It's hard to believe it's been more than TWO DECADES of NELC fun, and you better believe there's no end to the tradition in sight!

Directly following the contest, we always reconvene for a local afterparty with live music, awards / prizes / giveaways, trivia, delicious food, and a silent auction table (the proceeds of which go to three great 501(c)(3) non-profits).

This is a family-friendly, low-key, non-ego-motivated gathering of friends old & new to ride longboards (in whatever waves are breaking that day) for good fun!

No Pressure – Just Stoke!