WATCH: Ron Jon Beach ‘N Boards Fest in Cocoa Beach Underway, Features Surf, Skate, Volleyball and More
By Space Coast Daily // March 12, 2023
WATCH: The 10th annual Ron Jon Beach ‘N Boards Fest at Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach runs through March 12 and will present a wide range of board sports in a competitive or exhibition format, including surf, skate, wake and foil. The event will feature the Ron Jon/Roxy/Quiksilver surfing competitions, which are among the biggest and richest pro surf contests in Florida.
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA – The 10th annual Ron Jon Beach ‘N Boards Fest will open today at Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach and run through March 12.
Ron Jon Beach ‘N Boards Fest will present a wide range of board sports in a competitive or exhibition format, including surf, skate, wake and foil. The event will feature the Ron Jon/Roxy/Quiksilver surfing competitions, which are among the biggest and richest pro surf contests in Florida.
Other scheduled events are foil races, a SUP/kayak fishing tournament, as well as the Oakley Beach Volleyball High School Challenge. And new this year, Ron Jon Beach ‘N Boards Fest will also include the Florida Sports Foundation stand-up paddle races and an open water swim event.
“Ron Jon Surf Shop is proud to present Beach ‘N Boards Fest,” said Heather Lewis, Marketing Director for Ron Jon Surf Shop.
“We’re thrilled to offer beach events and activities that appeal to Brevard County residents as well as visitors to Cocoa Beach.”
For a complete schedule of events and more information, visit www.beachnboardsfest.com. For more information, contact Heather Lewis, Ron Jon Surf Shop, 321-799-8880, ext. 1049 or HeatherL@rjss.com
Ron Jon Beach ‘N Boards Fest 2023 Event Schedule:
*Event times are subject to change due to waves and weather.
Wednesday, March 8
• 7:30 am-4:00 pm – Ron Jon/Quiksilver/Roxy Surf Competitions
Thursday, March 9
• 7:30 am-4:00 pm – Ron Jon/Quiksilver/Roxy Surf Competitions
• 3:00 pm-7:00 pm – WJRR Live Broadcast with Chumley & Supa Dave (at Ron Jon Surf Shop)
Friday, March 10
• 7:30 am-4:00 pm – Ron Jon/Quiksilver/Roxy Surf Competitions
• 10:00 am-3:00 pm – WJRR Live Broadcast with Supa Dave (at Ron Jon Surf Shop)
• Billabong Wakeboard Demos
• 10:00 am-5:00 pm – Foil Surf Racing Practice Day
• 11:00 am-12:30 pm – Open Skate
• 12:30 pm-1:00 pm – Ron Jon Women’s Bangers 4 Bucks Skate Contest Practice
• 1:00 pm – Ron Jon Women’s Bangers 4 Bucks Skate Contest
• *1:00 pm-3:00 pm – Quiksilver Boardriders Club Surf Off (*Times are approximate and subject to change.)
• 2:30 pm-3:00 pm – RVCA Men’s Bangers 4 Bucks Skate Contest Practice
• 3:00 pm – RVCA Men’s Bangers 4 Bucks Skate Contest
• More TBA
Saturday, March 11
• 6:00 am-3:00 pm – Tobacco Free Florida SUP & Kayak Fishing Tournament (at Cocoa Beach Country Club)
• 7:00am-8:30am – Roxy 5K Run/Walk
• 7:30 am-4:00 pm – Ron Jon/Quiksilver/Roxy Surf Competitions
• 8:30am-10:00am – Roxy Beachy Yoga
• 9:00 am-3:00 pm – Oakley/Reef Beach Volleyball High School Challenge
• 9:00 am – Foil Surf Races Start
• 11:00 am-12:30 pm – Open Skate
• 11:00 am-2:00 pm – Billabong Girls Get Out There
• 12:00 pm – Volcom Sea Oat Planting
• 12:30 pm-1:00 pm – Ron Jon Women’s Bangers 4 Bucks Skate Contest Practice
• 1:00 pm – Ron Jon Women’s Bangers 4 Bucks Skate Contest
• Billabong Wakeboard Demos
• 1:00 pm – Foil Surf Races Quarter Finals (approx.)
• 2:30 pm-3:00 pm – RVCA Men’s Bangers 4 Bucks Skate Contest Practice
• 3:00 pm – RVCA Men’s Bangers 4 Bucks Skate Contest
• 3:00 pm – Foil Surf Races Finals (approx.)
• More TBA
Sunday, March 12
• 7:30 am-1:00 pm – Ron Jon/Quiksilver/Roxy Surf Competitions
• 8:00 am – FL Sports Foundation Open Water Swim (at Cocoa Beach Country Club)
• 9:00 am – Florida Sports Foundation SUP and Paddle Races (at CB Country Club)
• 9:00 am-3:00 pm – Oakley/Reef Beach Volleyball High School Challenge
• Billabong Wakeboard Demos
• 12:00 pm – Lift Foils Expression Session (approx.)
• 12:00 pm-1:30 pm – Grind For Life Kids’ Skate Clinic
• 1:45 pm-3:00 pm – Open Skate
• More TBA