l went to this three-day surf contest thing and it rained on the first two days so they canceled the event and moved it to the next day. It was just raining, no storm or anything. l do not get it. Why cancel the event?

Lightning witch can kill you.

because in case of lightning as stated above ( if some one is with in 20 meters from a bolt in the water they can die(big trouble for surf contest organizers))

Are u sure it was because it rained? Did the waves change? If the waves were not good enough, then its common to postpone for better waves. It could be because of lightning as well, if there were reports of a thunderstorm. However, I've surfed in bad weather with thunder & lightning, & been okay.

Also, maybe because the rain would affect the crowd. A lot of people wo not stand there in the rain to watch a surf contest, & a big reason for contests r to promote gear & brands, which wo not happen if there r not any spectators. Though thats probably not the reason. I'd say the risk of lightning would probably be it, but I've never heard of that or been in a contest where it rained.

because of ''run off'' l know its really gay. l had 4 surf contest canceled this year it pisses me of

Surfers do not like to get their hair wet.

just in case that the currents change or there is a sudden storm and lightening forms. Waters will become rough