Galveston's surfing dog competition is taking entries now

Emily Wooten of Galveston surfs with a dog named, Nissan, during the Ohana Surf Dog Competition benefitting the Galveston Island Humane Society Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Galveston. Nissan is a Galveston Island Humane Society shelter dog. less Emily Wooten of Galveston surfs with a dog named, Nissan, during the Ohana Surf Dog Competition benefitting the Galveston Island Humane Society Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Galveston. Nissan is a Galveston Island ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 24 Caption Close Galveston's surfing dog competition is taking entries now 1 / 24 Back to Gallery

Dogs are about to hit the waves again in July, as part of Galveston's annual surf dog competition.

The 5-year-old event, slated for Sunday, July 16, is sponsored by Ohana Surf & Skate and benefits the Galveston Island Humane Society.

Registration to compete costs $25.

If you think your dog would not enjoy balancing precariously on an unsteady object in the water, you and your pet can watch the event for free.

Surfing will take place starting at 9 a.m. at 28th and Seawall Boulevard, three blocks west of the Galveston Pleasure Pier.

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There will also be pets for adoption at the event, and a "puppy sandbox" with toys and water. About 30 dogs are expected to participate this year.

Click through the slideshow to see photos from previous surf dog competitions.