Oceans, Waves and Beaches

In 2007 the New South Wales (NSW) State government granted a 52-year lease to a developer allowing them to build lodges, swimming pools, restaurants and a conference centre in 3 portions of Killalea State Park on the NSW South Coast. The park includes two famed surfing spots – “The Farm” & “Mystics” which together have [...]

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Note: Fighting for coastal environmental victories is one single element of what Surfrider Foundation does around the world. I’d venture to say it represents approximately 50% of what we do. Also, while I am confident of the domestic figures accuracy I’m equally confident that there are many victories that have [...]

Go here for the story on Bundy, Australia. Go here for more on why we need to Rise Above Plastics.

We wanted people to easily and quickly see that we’re accomplishing real, understanable wins. This post is an update to the list of global victories since 1/06.

AustraliaStopped Overdevelopment of Nobbys Headland in NewcastleThe Hunter Branch, working in collaboration with a number of community organizations (e.g. Newcastle Parks and Playgrounds Association) and a former resident (Ms [...]

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I dig small cars.

I learned to drive in small European cars. Early generation SAABs, etc. Today I drive a Mini and love it. I can fit three boards… inside. Check this out…
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So what does this have to do with Surfrider?

We’ve never seen a road that didn’t lead to pollution as everything that ends up [...]

Surf and beach culture is defined by so many small, subtle architectural alterations. A snip there, an add there… a reform on the inside… an extra fin and deeper swallow on a new board.
It’s been that way for decades upon decades. I’ve love seeing it all unfold in real time.
Some cool stuff from [...]

Noosa, Australia is the home of somewhat of an unrivaled event… combining the enjoyment side of surfing and ocean activities along with the more serious side.
Hmm, sounds like our mission statement.
I caught up with Sean Sullivan to get an overview of the event and his keynote on sustainable surfboards.
What [...]

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