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Deep south surfing diehards can block out next Waitangi Day on their calendar, with several of the country's top surfers set to show their moves in a Vodafone sponsored "expression session".
The event, in the deep south for the very first time, is part of the 'summer surf sessions', with the main event taking place at Manu Bay in Raglan on February 9.
Manu Bay's famous left-hand point break will host four of the world's top surfers, with previous participants including pro-tour stars Sunny Garcia, Andy and Bruce Irons and Mark Occhilupo.
Next year's line-up is still to be named.
The event, combining top surfing with well-known musical artists, is a free festival day, which has previously been held at Piha.
The competition will be run using 'The Game' format, similar to the Surfing X-Games and will feature a New Zealand qualifying round on the morning of the event to fill one of the four New Zealand surfing slots.
- NZ HERALD STAFF
