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Paddle Out for Surfing Pioneer Pete Smith | Virginia Beach News
This Saturday, surfers and friends gather for a heartfelt paddle out to honor Pete Smith, the visionary who launched the world’s longest-running surf contest in 1963. At 86, Smith helped build the East Coast Surfing Championships from scratch in Virginia Beach, served as emcee for its first four years, and opened the region’s first surf shop—becoming a true father of modern coastal culture. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996, his legacy lives on as waves still roll under the banner he helped create. Bring your board or floatie—this is more than a memorial; it’s a tribute to a man who…
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