Surfing Fundraiser – Life Is A Wave – May 14, 2009 A benefit bash for Save The Waves Coalition
Live Music / DJs / Surf Films / Live & Silent Auction / Raffle
Save The Waves Coalition presents its third annual Life Is A Wave benefit event, a yearly celebration of coastal environmentalism through music, art, film, and community activism. Life Is A Wave 2009 will roll in on May 14 from 6pm ’til midnight, once again at 111 Minna Gallery in downtown San Francisco. The multimedia event will feature live music from several innovative new bands, including Bay Area heavyweights Bayonics, as well as the fast-rising Kapakahi – both known for their dynamic mix of world beats and highly energetic live shows. Opening will be Clif Bar Inc.’s own Dung Beetles, along with DJs M3, OmarEtch, and DJ Paul.
This year Save The Waves will honor Reef founder, International Surfing Association President and philanthropist Fernando Aguerre as recipient of the 2009 Wave Saver Award, for his work and support defending coastlines around the world.
Sponsors of Life Is A Wave 2009 include Billabong B9, Clif Bar, Jim Beam, Joie de Vivre Hotels, Mavericksâ„¢, New Belgium Brewing, Ocean Vodka, Patagonia, Quiksilver Foundation, SIGG, Surfline, Zola Acai, and 1% For The Planet.. Additional sponsors will be announced closer to the event date.
Tickets are $20 general and $50 Green Package, (Green Package includes a one-year Save The Waves membership and a very special gift). All proceeds to benefit Save The Waves Coalition.
For more information about sponsoring the event, donating raffle/silent auction items or volunteering, please contact Save The Waves at 831.426.6169 or email lindsey@savethewaves.org…Â Details
A lay day has been called this Tuesday for the Katherine Melo Bodyboarding Pro 2009. A good swell was predicted and the organizers were expecting good waves for tomorrow.
The city of Salvador, Brazil, will receive the third stop on IBA World Circuit between April 28th to May 3rd. This will be the first time that the city receives a world event. The Cobra D’Agua Bodyboarding Show Bahia 2009 will take place in Armação beach. The event will distribute U$ 35.000 and more than 250 riders were expected to attend the event.