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Lauren Tjaden

Hang gliding is my passion, and in 2006, I helped the U.S. Women's Hang Gliding Team win silver in the World Championships. An author, ultimate adventure lover, beach bunny and sand snob, I've visited almost every beach in Florida and can't wait to explore more. Join me as I flip-flop across the Sunshine State, sharing the softest sand, sweetest shores and a boatload of adventure.



King of the Peak Surf Contest at Cocoa Beach

October 30, 2009

Related Tags: Beaches, Surfing, Cocoa Beach

Me at Cocoa Beach, getting ready for my first surf lesson Credit: Paul Tjaden

Inquiring minds want to know.

Which super-surfer is going to end up crowned as the king of the peak? And who is just going to end up with a hearty slice of humble-pie and a nose full of saltwater?

I’m always searching for an excuse to grab my beach towel and splash on over to Cocoa Beach, and the King of the Peak Surf Contest provides a good one. This annual event, scheduled for Nov. 7-8, 2009, will be held in legendary Sebastian Inlet Park and promises to deliver two full days of high level, crowd-pleasing surfing. 

I’ll bet my sunscreen it’ll be worth attending!

Here's a video of me taking my first surf lesson at Cocoa, where I did indeed end up with a nose full of saltwater.

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