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24
Apr

Surfing Fundraiser – Life Is A Wave – May 14, 2009 A benefit bash for Save The Waves Coalition

saveLive 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…  Details

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22
Apr

Surfing Bodyboarding – Lay day in the 2009 Katherine Melo Bodyboarding Pro

momA 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.

Today, April 21st, the principal riders arrived in Balneário Camboriú to follow the second stage on IBA World Tour, Katherine Melo Bodyboarding Pro 2009. The current 2nd place on WWT, Eunate Aguirre, was impressed with the structure on Estaleirinhos Beach.

“The structure here is incredible, I’m so happy to be here again…  Details

17
Apr

Bodyboard – The IBA World Tour heads to the Cobra D’Água Bodyboarding Show in Brazil

ibaThe 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.

The 2008 world champion, Uri Valadão, will compete on his home break. The rider is very happy to compete at home. “I’m very happy with this event. It will be a pleasure to represent my country in my hometown”, said. “All this is a reflection of the great job that was made to bring a world event to Salvador”, finished Valadão…  Details

13
Apr

Surfing Ocean Sports – Support the “Save The Waves Coalition”

DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF SAVE THE WAVES

This week YOU have the chance to actively oppose offshore oil drilling on our coast. The Department of the Interior’s Secretary Ken Salazar is holding a public comment hearing this Thursday, April 16, at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco. Government officials are seriously considering lifting the moratorium on offshore oil drilling in the United States. We strongly encourage you to come to this Thursday’s hearings and protect your local coastline from oil! Numerous citizen groups are holding a rally at the event and we need your presence to say no to offshore oil and yes to renewable energy.

In addition, if you would like to get more involved, there will be a pre-rally at the Sports Basement (1590 Bryant Street, San Francisco) on Wednesday, April 15 from 6 -9 PM. Come meet with others opposed to offshore drilling and screen print your own custom protest shirt with the San Fran-psycho crew.

Learn more and get directions to Thursday’s public hearing in San Francisco at www.nottheanswer.org

If you cannot attend Thursday’s hearing please submit to the U.S. Department of Interior your written comments opposing offshore oil drilling at www.mms.gov

WHAT:
Public hearing on proposed new oil drilling and rally

WHERE:
UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center
Robertson Auditorium
1675 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA

WHEN:
April 16, 2009
8 AM – 8 PM

WHY:  STOP OFFSHORE DRILLING!

Thanks again for your help, Your friends at Save The Waves

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