Surfers from across the North East competed in Saltburn as one of the town's biggest annual surfing events returned.
Saltburn Surf Shop organised the competition with support from the town's surfing community on Thursday (October 1).
The competition brought together surfers of all ages and abilities from across the North East, with competitors taking part across a number of categories while experienced judges oversaw the day.
Richie Mitchell prepares for 2010 event. The Saltburn Surfing competition has been a popular event on the North Yorkshire coast for over two decades. (Image: Provided)
Competitors took to the water in a range of categories, from Open and Longboard through to Women's, Juniors, Groms and Masters, as the town celebrated the sport and community that has helped establish Saltburn as one of the North East's best-known surfing destinations.
Friends, families and spectators also lined the seafront to soak up the atmosphere of a competition that has been part of Saltburn's surfing scene for more than 20 years.
The event was initially scheduled for the weekend, but organisers switched it to Thursday to take advantage of forecasted surf conditions before they deteriorated later in the week.
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Competitors checked in for the event at 9am, with the main heats starting at 10am and junior competitors taking to the water after 5pm to allow them to compete after school.
Surfing has long played a key role in Saltburn's identity, with the town regularly attracting surfers from across the region thanks to its beach and consistent waves.
This year's competition was supported by a number of sponsors, including Saltrock, Xcel, Ocean & Earth, C-Skins, Alder and Sola Wetsuits, alongside Saltburn Surf Shop.