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International Surfing Day Beach Cleanup

In celebration of the 7th Annual International Surfing Day on June 20th, the Surfrider Foundation’s Oahu Chapter is hosting a Father’s Day beach cleanup at Diamond Head from 10am to 12pm on Sunday June 19th. Along with Surfing Magazine, Barefoot Wines will be sponsoring the event and hosting a lunch and party afterward at Tiki’s Grill and Bar from 12pm – 2pm, with live music, delicious food and cool prizes. All beach cleanup volunteers are invited!

WHAT: International Surfing Day Founded six years ago by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine, International Surfing Day unites surfers from around the world in celebration of the sport of surfing. As is tradition with the annual holiday, surfers will do their part to give back to our oceans, waves and beaches through various organized events such as clean-ups and restoration projects courtesy of the Surfrider Foundation.

WHO: Oahu Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, Barefoot Wine, Surfing Magazine and YOU! WHEN: Sunday June 19th, 2011 Beach Cleanup: 10:00 AM – 12:00PM

WHERE: Diamond Head Beach Park, top of the trail (Look for the blue Surfrider Tent). Barefoot After Party: 12:00 PM – 2:00pm

WHERE: Tiki’s Grill and Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI MAP

EVENT COST: Free and open to the public!

WHAT TO BRING: sunscreen, hat, work gloves, old colanders, water bottles, friends, and a great attitude! Bring any plastic grocery bags you have to give them a second life as trash bags. We’ll have coolers and other supplies.

Spiritless Dolphin ending life in a tank..

Second-generation wolphin female "Kawili ...

Image via Wikipedia

This is so sad, the dolphin would rather die then live in captivity in a tank. (video below)

I am humbled and totally mesmerized by the look of the other dolphins watching from inside the tank, wonder what they are thinking, what would they ask us??

I ask myself,  how did this happen? For entertainment or important research? Sadly, the reality is most certainly greed.

We hope you remember this video when going or taking  kids to be entertained by captive wild creatures whether cages, tanks or in tourist boats. The risk  for dolphins and other creatures are  broken spirits and dwindling populations.

I would suggest watching the movie The Cove also. With its graphic and dire scenes of  slaughter, you can see and hear the real life consequences for dolphins who have become a commodity.

There are positive alternatives, you can give a donation in your family, friends or kids name!

What if you take the cost of admission to a water park or boat trip and donate to organizations that are protecting these magnificent creatures?  What a great holiday gift!

So much positive can come from teaching and learning to do our part to save not enslave the earth’s and ocean’s vulnerable creatures.

All of us at Ocean Girl Project sustainable surf camp are doing all that we can to inspire, educate and uplift in the spirit of honoring sustainable life in Hawaii and in our ocean.  We offer this all children, regardless of ability to pay.

There is a great organization in Hawaii  that is working to  save the wild dolphins…

Up until 1995,  spinner dolphins were found in particular areas on a daily basis in pods of 65-70 animals. Today, in these same areas, they are present only a few days out of the month and the pod has shrunk to an average of 35 animals. This disruption appears to be caused by intense and unregulated visitation by dolphin tour boats.

The Wild Dolphin Foundation needs  help in protecting these majestic creatures.  click link to read more

Where ever and however you choose to give this holiday, please consider helping to save ocean creatures from harm and doing all that you can in keeping our oceans plastic free. Mahalo!

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Surfrider presents ‘Highwater’ Film Premiere at Ward Theaters

With Oahu’s North Shore as the picturesque backdrop, HIGHWATER focuses on the last 3 events of surfing’s pro tour, the Vans Triple Crown, and examines the heart-stopping action, triumph, and tragedy of the worlds most heralded waves. Pretty amazing!

Surfrider presents ‘Highwater’ Film Premiere at Ward Theaters

Honolulu, HI (August 20, 2010)The Surfrider Foundation and Outsider Pictures invite you to the premiere of Dana Brown’s new film “Highwater” on Thurs., Aug. 26, 8:00 pm, at Consolidated Theaters’ Ward Stadium. Seats are limited, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Ward Box Office or online at www.ConsolidatedTheatres.com. All the proceeds from the opening night show will benefit the Surfrider Foundation and their programs to protect our coastlines.

Any beautiful ocean girls interested?

Highwater chronicles the Triple Crown at a notable milestone, the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters’ 35th anniversary. From the start, Pipeline Masters contests drew attention from national media, including the likes of the New York Times and CBS. ABC’s Wide World of Sports covered the event for nearly a decade, and a network popularity poll ranked the event only behind Olympic figure skating and ski jumping. More and more surfers journeyed forth to the North Shore, attendance grew, tourists and enthusiasts followed.

Women’s Surfing has also grown considerably over the past decade and the Triple Crown offers a women’s title, showcasing the world’s top pro female surfers concurrently with the men’s Series. The Roxy Pro at Haleiwa and the Billabong Pro offer prizes of over $120,000. These two events determine the women’s ASP World Champion and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing champion, as well as the WCT lineups for the next season’s circuit.

The Triple Crown has also grown into a major corporate party, attracting the top surf industry corporations: Van’s , Rip Curl, Billabong, Quicksilver, Roxy, Red Bull, Foster’s and virtually every action sports apparel manufacturer on earth; exemplifying the growing clout and mess of the surfing industry and it’s lure.

About Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide. There are four Surfrider Chapters in Hawaii focusing on water quality, beach access, plastic marine debris and responsible coastal stewardship. For more information about Surfrider Oahu, please contact colleen@oceangirlproject.com, we are putting together a ocean girl group membership!

6th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY EVENTS

Honolulu, HI (June 10, 2010) – In celebration of the 6th Annual International Surfing Day on June 20th, the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine have announced a variety of on-site challenges from filmmaking to beach cleanups, art projects to surf contests at 200 locations worldwide. This year’s “challenges” and prizes are sponsored by: Vitamin Water, Electric, Ocean Minded, Matix, DVS, O’Neill, Reef, Sector Nine, Globe, Vans, Volcom, Billabong, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, and Spy Optics.

The Surfrider Foundations Hawaii Chapters and Kona Brewing Co. are hosting a statewide Concert Tour with Hawaii’s hot new band The Throwdowns at the following dates and clubs:

Fri., 6/18: The Mixx, 75-5626 Kuakini Hwy, Kona, BIG ISLAND (with special guests)
Sat., 6/19: The Fresh Cafe, 831 Queen St., Hon., OAHU (with the Deadbeats & Analogic)
Fri., 6/25: The Lava Lounge, 1387 Kuhio Highway, Kapa’a, KAUAI (with special guests)
Sat., 6/26: Mulligan’s, 1387 Kuhio Hwy., Wailea, MAUI (w/ Moth & Sounds of Addiction)

Volunteers Colleen & Leenie talking to Stewart in the back!


There will also be family friendly cleanups at the following venues:

Oahu Chapter-Diamond Head entrance, Honolulu, 10:00am;

Kona Kai Ea Chapter:Kahalu’u Beach, Ali’i Dr. Cleanup, Kona, 10:00am;

Kauai Chapter:Nukoli’i Beach Park (outside of Lihue), 9:30am;

Maui Chapter:Hoaloha Park, Kahalui, 9:00am.