Oceans, Waves and Beaches

I love the stories behind what drives people to activism.
I don’t think any of us are “born” activists… it’s the events of our lives that change us, that shape us… that demand something more of us than perhaps we thought we’d be comfortable with.
The Save Trestles story is really the sum of many, smaller stories. [...]

What IS any given nation’s most meaningful contribution to the world?
What is a nation’s best idea? What is America’s best idea?
Interesting questions to ponder.
You might say democracy but that’s not our idea. I’ve heard it argued that jazz or baseball was the best idea the United States, as a nation, has ever had. Both subjects [...]

New Belgium brewery is one of the more conservation-oriented breweries around. A few years ago they started a campaign focusing on regional river issues and used skinny dipping as the way to draw people to pay attention to those issue (and connect with their Skinny Dip brew).
As some of you may know, the San Mateo [...]

Before I joined the Surfrider Foundation, I sought out Stefanie Sekich to understand her perspective on things. Stefanie is a force within our San Diego Chapter, and it was clear she was a key player.
Fast forward a couple years and she was as the backbone of the Save Trestles campaign. Today, Stefanie is one of [...]

Skipping stones through Bob Mignogna’s life might look like…
New York City -> Oahu’s north shore -> Surfing Magazine -> surf industry insider -> Uppers local -> Save Trestles.
I wanted to hear more about the spaces in between those milestones and what led him to taking on a meaningful… a crucial role in the Save Trestles [...]

The above Japanese proverb sums up the Save Trestles fight for me.
Yesterday, we were informed that the Secretary of Commerce decided to uphold the California Coastal Commission’s decision to not allow a toll road to be built through a California State Park. If you’ve been following the Save Trestles fight, then you know the long, [...]

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Kelly wrapped up the pro tour about a month ago in Europe. That, by itself, is quite impressive.
The fact that it’s his ninth world title makes it even more notable.
Then throw in the fact that he’s surfing against the powerhouses currently on tour and… it moves it into the stunning category.
Add all this to his newly [...]

The drama never ends…
In this act the antagonist, the Transportation Corridor Authority, ups the ante one more time.
After repeatedly telling the public they’ll never, ever ask for taxpayer money… they’ve broken their promise and asked the Federal Government for $1.1 Billion dollars.
That’s “B” as in Billion.
I know, you’ve heard about billions here and billions there… [...]

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One of the many vids to come out of yesterday…