Chris Linkletter Women's Surf Relay

The event was created in 2018 in recognition of Chris Linkletter’s professional and personal accomplishments. 

 

During her 30-year career, Chris became the first female Captain in the Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division, and its first female Section Chief, before retiring in 2014. 

 

In addition to being a respected role model and leader, Chris is an accomplished surf racing competitor. She has competed in National and International surf racing competitions, and is also an Ironman Triathlete. 

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The race is open to Women Ocean Lifeguards.  It is a 5-woman medley relay consisting of two swimmers, two paddlers, and one surf skier.

 

With the exception of the surf skier, all competitors must go around one flag on the flag line of their choosing, while the surf skier must go around the entire flag line, from the left to the right, before heading to shore. 

The surf skier will then paddle to the beach, drop their ski with their handler in the surf, and run up the beach and finishing by crossing the start/finish line anywhere along the course. It is an open finish. 

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