Raffle Prizes

The raffle prizes are starting to trickle in and they're looking good this year!

We have a retro twin fish surfboard from our friends over at Eco Boardworks, 20 pairs of sunglasses from Spy and a collection of gift certificates from Woodstocks Pizza, Bubs, Typhoon Saloon and Surf Rider Pizza.

More raffle details to come...so stay tuned and check back for updates!

The 20th Anniversary Paddle for Clean Water Design!

We are pleased to announce the 20th Anniversary Paddle for Clean Water poster design has been chosen. Congratulations to Brett Jorgensen of Anders Creative for submitting the winning design!

Poster Design Contest: Calling All Artists!

Surfrider SD is excited to be hosting the 20th Annual Paddle For Clean Water this year in Ocean Beach. Mark your calendars now for Sunday September 18th and we'll see you there.

Since the 20th Annual is a big round number we want to make this an extra special event and get as many people involved as possible. We want to start right now by reaching out to our supporters to help you develop our event artwork this year. It will be used on hundreds of posters, thousands of postcards, hundreds of t-shirts and more. Click Here for examples of past event artwork.

We would love to see your talents, please submit a draft of your '20th Annual Paddle For Clean Water' poster design by Friday, April 15th. Here are the guidelines:

1. Each participant may submit up to three entries and entry is free of charge.

2. Your original poster design file must be in CMYK color mode, 18×24 (inches) as an Illustrator “.ai” file or ".jpg". If you win you will be asked to send the layered original file for verification purposes and also a high resolution PDF version for printing. Keeping it to four colors or fewer helps us keep the printing costs down. The final design must incorporate the new SurfriderSD logo, email if you would like it in advance.

** A basic jpg or tiff for the draft is ok, but an ai, pdf or eps final version would be needed if you win. **

3. SurfriderSD assumes all entries are original creations and the work and property of the entrant with all rights granted therein. The participant retains the copyright of the submitted image.

4. The winner of the contest will be decided by our chosen panel of judges consisting of the SurfriderSD Executive Committee and other chapter leaders. The judges’ votes will be based on the following criteria:

- Overall Creativity and Concept
- Visual impact
- Event Recognition, is it easy to understand what the event is about immediately?

** Ten finalists will win a SurfriderSD gift reusable bag filled with goodies!! **

5. Focus on your design and don't worry about getting the text exactly right. We can work with the winner on text and finer details for the final versions. Feel free to email if you have any questions.

Please email your submission to info@surfriderSD.org and thanks for your support!

Success - another great event!

Big thanks to everyone that came out on Sunday to participate in the 19th Annual Paddle For Clean Water in Ocean Beach! Extra thanks to Clif Bar, other sponsors and the volunteers that made it all possible.

Click Here for some photos from Joe Ewing.

and Click Here for some more photos.

Click Here for an article that was on the front page of the U-T's local section.

and Click Here for video from a channel 8 news story on Sunday.

We are already looking forward to the 20th Annual Paddle For Clean Water in September 2011, see you there!

Paddle 'round the pier course

As always, safety is #1 priority at the Surfrider Foundation Paddle For Clean Water. The paddle around the pier is approx. one mile and takes people between 20 and 60 minutes to complete. Pace yourself, take it easy and enjoy the great vibes! Please note that while this is a non-competitive event it is still very strenuous and not for the faint-of-heart.

At 10am sharp when the paddle starts, everyone will enter on the north side of the pier. The south side has a rocky reef that is very shallow and can be dangerous. Depending on how much sand is around, there may be a few rocks on the north side so be cautious.

After about 150 yards, all paddlers will cross under the pier then complete a loop around the end of the pier from south to north. The Ocean Beach Geriatrics surf club will be the safety crew as usual to help guide you. They will be entering the water early so don't get confused and think that's the start of the paddle.

### On The way back in, be sure to stay on the south side of the 24 hour swim zone that is in front of the lifeguard tower ###

Whether you paddle around the pier or simply attend to support clean water, your presence makes an impact. Come on down to check out the sights and join in the group photo around 10:40 or 11am. It's a free event so we hope to see you there!

Raffle Time!

One of the best parts of the Paddle For clean Water event is the killer raffle at the end. Here's a partial list of raffle items from our rad supporters:

- Eco-friendly surfboard from Holeman Surf Designs! 100% recycled eps foam with a FSC certified bamboo 1/4" ply stringer. X glass fiber glass cloth (strands run at 45 degree angle)and epoxy resin
- Jack Johnson concert tickets for his Chula Vista show on October 9th courtesy of 91X and Live Nation
- Gift Certificate for 6 pairs of Ocean Minded sandals
- Seedless Clothing gear and schwag
- FCS and Julie Designs board bags
- OB Surf and Skate and South Coast schwag - support your local surfshop!
- Reusable 'Recycoolers' which replace antiquated styrofoam coolers
- Billabong prize pack
- Surfrider gear
and more, stay tuned for updates!

SIMR Surfboard Demo

San Diego based SIMR Surfboards will be bringing a wide spread of boards to try on Sunday, including high performance shortboards, funboards, bonzers, fish, and new to our 2010 summer surfboard collection, the One Love Rhino. Their diverse boards allow surfers of any skill to grab a board and have a great time. All of our unique designs are available on a 100 % custom basis. You dream it, They'll shape it. For more on SIMR visit www.SIMRsurfboards.com

Ocean Minded and 91X Beach Cleanup

As part of the event Ocean Minded will be hosting a beach cleanup to make sure we leave the area cleaner then we found it - don't be blinded, be Ocean Minded! Stop by the Ocean Minded tent to sign a waiver, get some basic info/supplies then hit the nearby sand and sidewalks. As always we encourage you to bring reusable supplies if possible like buckets and/or garden gloves. We'll have a few bags and latex gloves if needed.

91X is another one of those long-time Surfrider supporters and sponsor our beach cleanups all year long. We are stoked that they will be teaming up with Live Nation to provide concert tickets for the event's raffle. Stop by the 91X and/or raffle tent to see what hot shows you could win tickets to see.

Do you need a board to paddle at the event?

Well then, it's Ocean Beach Surf and Skate to the rescue! OBSS will be offering their rental soft-top boards free of charge for this event to experienced paddlers. Surfrider is stoked to have the support from OBSS and hopefully this will encourage more people to carpool, bike and take the bus/mass transit to the event. (Bus lines 923 and 35 have a stop at Newport Ave. & Cable Ave. which is three blocks from the event.)

Please note that the paddle around the pier is approximately one mile long and takes people between 20 and 60 minutes to complete. While this is a non-competitive event it is still very strenuous and not for the faint-of-heart. Everyone that borrows a board needs to be in good shape and must sign a liability waiver that morning.

To reserve a board, simply email info@surfriderSD.org with "Paddle Board" in the subject line. For more info on Ocean Beach Surf & Skate and their Ocean Experience surf school, please visit www.obsurfandskate.com and www.oceanexperience.net

Remember to support your local surf shop!

Surfrider Activist/Mom to Finish 'Seattle to San Diego' paddle at the P4CW!!

On July 3rd ocean activist Margo Pellegrino, 43, launched a two month paddling journey on the Pacific Ocean in her outrigger canoe. Beginning in Seattle, she plans to complete her voyage in San Diego at the Surfrider Foundation Paddle For Clean Water on September 12th. During the two months of her journey, she will paddle approximately 1,500 miles making around 60 stops along the West Coast.

Pellegrino is not a full time adventurer. She's simply an environmentally conscious mother and paddling enthusiast who is pushing herself to the limit in the hopes that she can show her children how to make a difference in the world and inspire others to take an active role in the stewardship of our oceans.

She made the similar journeys in the past, paddling 2,000 miles from Miami to Camden, Maine in the summer of 2007. She followed that trip in 2008 with a “short” 500 mile trip from New Jersey’s Long Beach Island to Washington D.C. In 2009 she covered 1,500 miles from Florida’s Atlantic coast around the Gulf of Mexico into New Orleans. With those paddling journeys under her belt, the Pacific coast is just the next coastline to tackle. The colder waters, rockier shorelines, and bigger waves make it her most physically difficult challenge to date.

Coastal paddling journeys are Margo’s way to call attention to the need for healthy oceans. Diego to raise awareness about four key issues facing our oceans: acidification, plastic pollution, overfishing and pollution from storm water runoff. “An effective public education campaign is critical for advancing public policy”, she says. “We need to ensure that a healthy oceans policy isn’t afflicted by legislators noticing a lack of public interest from their constituents.” Her choice of tackling the coasts in a manner that promotes high public visibility is designed to reach the local markets of the 150 million people (half the U.S. population) who either live or work within 25 miles of some part of the U.S. coast.

Margo's journey can be tracked online at www.seattle2sandiego.com

Join us on September 12th in Ocean Beach to welcome Margo and to make a statement for clean water simply by showing up!

Coffee!

One of the best parts of the Paddle For Clean Water is fueling up on some tasty treats before the event. We're looking to have Clif Bars, bagels and cream cheese, bananas, melon, water and COFFEE! Stay tuned for some last-minute additions too.

We are stoked to have Caffé Calabria from North Park providing Aldea Global coffee from Nicaragua. A sweet cocoa aroma paired with a round body and crisp acidity, producing a well balanced cup. Flavors of agave nectar are accompanied with a buttery rich cocoa flavor, and crisp fruit. This Coffee was produced using a ecological mill which minimizes the use of harmful agrochemicals, which are known to leak into rivers and estuaries ultimately finding their way to the ocean. The water used in an eco-mill is a quarter of that used by a traditional milling process. The by-product of this eco-mill is a pulpy substance called mucilage which is then used as organic fertilizer for the coffee farm.

For more about Caffé Calabria from North Park please visit www.caffecalabria.com

Clif Bar and Sponsors!

Thanks to Clif Bar for sponsoring the Paddle For Clean Water again this year!! We really appreciate the support over the years and look forward to some tasty Clif treats on the 12th in OB.

We also appreciate the support from long-time sponsors Stone Brewing Co. and Cali Bamboo. Stone provides some of the finest craft beer in the world, is located in San Diego County and is the #1 financial supporter for SurfriderSD. For more info in Stone please visit www.stonebrew.com

San Diego-based Cali Bamboo manufactures green building products for residential and commercial projects made entirely from bamboo; one of the world’s most durable, sustainable and renewable materials. Cali Bamboo’s wide range of bamboo offerings includes fencing, flooring, decking, plywood and more. For more information, visit www.CaliBamboo.com

19th Annual Surfrider Foundation Paddle For Clean Water set for September 12th!

Media Contact: Bill Hickman 619-804-6264 or bill@surfriderSD.org

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19th Annual Surfrider Foundation Paddle For Clean Water set for Ocean Beach San Diego on September 12th

SAN DIEGO, August 2nd 2010 - Beach lovers and ocean enthusiasts unite for clean water! The Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter hosts the 19th Annual Paddle for Clean Water on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. The event starts with free breakfast at 9 a.m. and features the paddle around the Ocean Beach Pier at 10 a.m.

The paddle around the OB Pier at 10 a.m. features all sorts of paddlecraft – surfboards, bodyboards, kayaks, outrigger canoes, etc. – in a non-competitive paddle out and around the Ocean Beach Pier to raise awareness to pollution problems along San Diego’s coastline. The event will also include breakfast for all paddlers starting at 9 a.m., along with special guest speakers, music, a huge raffle with a new surfboard as the grand prize and a beach cleanup. Over 1,000 beach and ocean lovers are expected to take to the waters off Ocean Beach this year. It’s a free event and promises to be a morning of fun for everyone in the family.

Know Your H2O! Know Your h2o is a program designed to educate people on the link between freshwater management issues and the impact on our oceans, waves, and beaches that will be highlighted at this years event. We advocate for practical and environmentally sound solutions. Through conservation, using climate-appropriate plants, permeable pavement, capturing and reusing "waste" water, and Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR), we can reduce water pollution in the ocean AND improve our drinking water supply.

“Paddling around the Ocean Beach Pier is not mandatory, but expect to have fun either in the water or on the beach. Bring a friend or three and share the stoke during the huge paddle out. Also, people can learn really interesting and useful information, like how to save money through home water conservation,” said Manase Mansur, chair of Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter.

Schedule of events:
9am: Light breakfast is served
10am: Paddle around the Ocean Beach Pier
11am: Group photo, guest speakers and raffle
9am – Noon: Beach Cleanup

Thanks to Clif Bar for sponsoring the event again this year. More information about the Paddle For Clean Water Festival can be found at www.surfriderSD.org or www.paddle4cleanwater.blogspot.com

Event artwork:
http://www.surfridersd.org/images/paddle2010web.jpg
http://www.surfridersd.org/images/paddle2010.pdf

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Event Recap

Whew, what an event. For the first time in event history, the paddle 'round the pier was 'postponed' til next year because of big waves. There were 8-10+ faces on the sets and some waves were brushing up against the bottom of the pier. At the recommendation of the lifeguards we did not host the group paddle and it turned into the 'surf for clean water' with some of the locals and visitors alike putting on a show.

The festival and awareness event went on. We talked to hundreds of people about border pollution issues in South Bay San Diego County and hosted eco-friendly vendors that had a green impact on the day. The highlights of the day were the afternoon music sets. The bands really ripped it up on the Sustainable Waves solar stage.

Many thanks to the event sponsors one more time: Clif Bar, Gro Solar, Vivix 659 clothing, Stone Brewing Co., Cali Bamboo and 91X. And many thanks to the volunteers, we could not do it without you!

Click Here for photos from the event.

Click Here for some tv news clips from the day.

Stay tuned for a video recap!

Free Free Free

In these uncertain economic times nothing beats a free event like this one. Thanks to Clif Bar and all of the event sponsors that help to offset the costs of the special event permits, event rentals, etc. A list of freebies for this year include:

FREE light breakfast for all paddlers from 9-10am
FREE flip-flop, energy bar wrapper and used/broken surfboard recycling from 9am-5pm
FREE music from 11:30am til 5pm -> Professors, Pullman Standard, C$ and the Players, Tribal Seeds and Iration. Wow!
FREE water -> bring your reusable bottle or purchase a commemorative cup
FREE Clif bars all day long
FREE face painting and arts/crafts in the kids zone

The best way to support the Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter is to simply join us in OB on Sunday and bring your friends and family if possible. See you there!

Paddle 'round the pier course

As always, safety is #1 priority at the Surfrider Foundation Paddle For Clean Water Festival. The paddle around the pier is approx. one mile and takes people between 20 and 60 minutes to complete. Pace yourself, take it easy and enjoy the great vibes! Please note that while this is a non-competitive event it is still very strenuous and not for the faint-of-heart.

At 10am sharp when the paddle starts, everyone will enter on the north side of the pier. The south side has a rocky reef that is very shallow and can be dangerous. Depending on how much sand is around, there may be a few rocks on the north side so be cautious.

After about 150 yards, all paddlers will cross under the pier then complete a loop around the end of the pier from south to north. The Ocean Beach Geriatrics surf club will be the safety crew as usual to help guide you.

### On The way back in, be sure to stay on the south side of the 24 hour swim zone that is in front of the lifeguard tower ###

If you don't paddle for one reason or another you still need to come down, check out the sights and join in the group photo at 11am. It's a free event all day long so we hope to see you there!

What is the Paddle For Clean Water Festival?

The Surfrider Foundation's Paddle For Clean Water Fesitval is a gathering of the tribe, so to speak. It's a chance for everyone to come together once a year and raise awareness for clean water issues that San Diego faces. This year the focus is on raising awareness of the border pollution issues in southern San Diego County and raising awareness of fresh water issues that impact our local coastal waters in our current drought.

The centerpiece of the day is the paddle around the Ocean Beach Pier. It's scheduled to start at 10am so don't be late! The event features all sorts of human-powered paddlecraft – surfboards, bodyboards, kayaks, outrigger canoes, etc. – in a non-competitive paddle out and around the Ocean Beach Pier. While the event

If you don't have a board but still want to paddle or if you would like to take public transport to OB, get there early as we will have about 30 boards to loan from our friends at Ocean Beach Surf and Skate! The paddle around the pier is approx. one mile and takes people between 20 and 60 minutes to complete. Pace yourself, take it easy and enjoy the great vibes! Please note that while this is a non-competitive event it is still very strenuous and not for the faint-of-heart.

Even if you don't paddle we invite you to come enjoy the event and help make a difference. Immediately after the paddle there will be a 'Stop Border Pollution' group photo, words from San Diego City and Imperial Beach Councilmembers along with a big raffle.

Immediately following, the music begins and lasts all afternoon!!

10:00am Paddle Around the OB Pier
11:00am Group Photo
11:30am: Live music begins with The Professors
11:30am: Stone Brew beer garden opens in parking lot & Kids arts and crafts area opens on grassy area near lifeguard tower
12:35pm: Pullman Standard
1:40pm: C Money and The Players Inc.
2:45pm: Tribal Seeds
4:00pm: Iration
5:00pm: Festival ends

If you are coming from outside of Ocean Beach be sure to carpool or take public transport if you can.

San Diego MTS Route 35 and Route 923 go to OB. The 35 departs from Old Town while the 923 comes from downtown San Diego through parts of Point Loma to OB.

It's a free event all day long and the more the merrier so tell your friends!


2008 Event Video: Surfrider San Diego's 17th annual Paddle for Clean Water.

Recycle your flip flops and surfboards here!

In addition to the Clif Bar Wrapper Challenge, there are two other great ways to recycle items that usually go to the landfill: flip flops and surfboards.

Flip Flops! Bring your old flip flops to donate to StyleSubstanceSoul.com's Formerly Flip Flops recycling campaign. They'll be on hand to collect old flip flops and will also be selling funky jewelry made from old flip flops by the award-winning UniquEco, with proceeds helping to build a sustainable economy in Nairobi, Africa.

Surfboards! ReRip.com will be at the event to collect your used, broken or beat down surfboard. They will find a way to reuse it or will have it grinded down into construction materials. Surfboard manufacturing can be a dirty business so the more we can reduce, reuse, rerip and recycle surfboard the better off for the environment and everyone.

As Jack Johnson likes to remind the kids: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!

Clif Bar Wrapper Challenge!

The person with the most wrappers at the Paddle for Clean Water on 9/13 will receive a super cool gift from Clif Bar, all you have to do is bring your wrappers to the Clif Bar booth. Now get to collecting!

Clif Bar's Wrapper Challenge! Calling all recyclers: In conjunction with the Paddle for Clean Water, Clif Bar is hosting a "Wrapper Challenge". Not the beat-box kind but the material that wraps your delicious Clif Bars! Every year millions of non–recyclable energy bar wrappers end up in our landfills. In response to this tremendous waste of resources, TerraCycle, along with founding sponsor Clif Bar is committed to finding a new use for used wrappers. These wrappers are converted to cool things like backpacks, tote bags and purses. Pretty cool!

All energy, granola, nutrition, cereal and protein bars with an inner foil lining are acceptable - examples of approved wrappers are included below. We cannot accept wrappers that do not have the foil lining or candy wrappers. Visit www.terracycle.net for more info.

Do you need a board to paddle at the event?

Well then, it's Ocean Beach Surf and Skate to the rescue! OBSS will be offering their rental soft-top boards free of charge for this event. Surfrider is stoked to have the support from OBSS and hopefully this will encourage more people to carpool, bike and take the bus/mass transit to the event.

Please note that the paddle around the pier is approximately one mile long and takes people between 20 and 60 minutes to complete. While this is a non-competitive event it is still very strenuous and not for the faint-of-heart. Everyone that borrows a board needs to be in shape and must sign a liability waiver that morning.

To reserve a board, simply email info@surfriderSD.org with "Paddle Board" in the subject line. For more info on Ocean Beach Surf & Skate and their Ocean Experience surf school, please visit www.oceanexperience.net

Remember to support your local surf shop!

Volunteers Make This Thing Work!

As a volunteer-based non-profit organization Surfrider relies on help from all sorts of people. For example, beach cleanups would not be the big success they are if five or ten people show up. We are constantly impressed to see over 100 people coming out for a couple of hours on a Saturday to help keep our community clean.

The Paddle For Clean Water Festival takes lots of behind the scenes help so I wanted to thank a couple of professionals that have been donating their time, Dersu Rhodes and Christy Fuson.

Dersu Rhodes is a freelance designer that created the killer artwork for the event that you see on the poster, postcards, t-shirt, reusable cups, etc. Dersu is from Whitefish Montana and lives in Cardiff. He loves to travel, surf, snowboard, hike
currently works as a freelance designer in the surf/skate industry. For more information please visit www.dersu.carbonmade.com

Christy Fuston helped to create some amazing site maps for the event. I was pleasantly surprised to see how she worked with our scribbled site maps from the past to create something that looks great and we can use for many years. Fuston Creative is a full-service design studio in San Diego providing art direction, graphic design, and branding. For more information please visit www.fustoncreative.com

Special thanks also go out to Lenora Lostaunau for her help planning the event throughout. We still need volunteers to help the day-of the event on Sunday 9/13.

CLICK HERE for info on volunteering at the Paddle For Clean Water Festival.

Music Lineup Announced!

The past two years we have been honored to host lots of great bands at the Festival that follows the Paddle in the morning. But, with all due respect, we think this is the hottest lineup yet with great local bands and an irie reggae vibe for the afternoon on 9/13:

Iration!

With influences stretching through multiple genres, Iration’s style defies categorization. They have called their sound “New Roots”, taking roots reggae and giving it a modern twist. Elements of dub stand at the forefront of Iration’s sound. Joe and Adam’s rhythmic drum and bass are mixed with Micah and Catlin’s rocking guitars and Cayson’s distinctive keyboard/synth. The music is dubbed by King to create Iration’s signature sound. Three lead vocalists in Catlin, Kai and Micah give each song its own unique feeling. Any way you cut it, this band is hot so be sure to catch their set. Visit www.IrationMusic.com for more.

Tribal Seeds!

With heavy influence from Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, and Midnite, this new and unique group brings a refreshing rock vibe to roots style reggae music. Spiritually driven and musically talented, Tribal Seeds have created an art form for rebel music enthusiast! With comparisons to the legendary group, The Police, they bring an authentic sound that reaches a broad demographic.

The group is headed by two brothers, both raised playing instruments since early childhood in San Diego. The lead singer Steven writes the lyrics for the group, and his brother Tony-Ray along with the band produces all their music. The final product is an original collection of songs for their debut album ..Youth RebelLion.. released under the 1980 Entertainment label. They have toured throughout North America as well as Mexico and Hawaii, and have shared the stage with Matisyahu, The Wailers and Gregory Issacs. Experience them live on tour in 2007 with other headliners including Barrington Levy, Yellowman, Israel Vibrations, Tanya Stephens, Elan and many others. What a killer band to have playing right next to the beach!! Visit www.TribalSeeds.net for more.

C$ and The Players Inc.!

Formally schooled on trumpet since 6th grade, Christofer "C-Money" Welter played throughout high school, and into a one-year completion program, with a Music Education major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. After a year in the formal education sector, Christofer left those confines to join the live touring band John Brown's Body (1998). Playing close to 175 shows a year all around the USA for 8 years with JBB, "C-Money" was asked to join one of the independent scenes infamous, and pollstars top 50 touring bands -Slightly Stoopid! A full-time trumpet, keyboard player and vocalist since 2006, Christofer "C-Money" Welter continues to tour with Slightly Stoopid full-time to the tune of about 200+ shows a year.

Christofer formed The Player’s Inc in 2004 as a side project for touring musicians from Boston who wanted to play gigs when off the road from touring with their "main" bands. They took popular dub and hip-hop tunes and did versions where the horn players took the role of "MCs". They infused the structure of jazz through the eyes of hip-hop. There is a studio album set out in 2009 called "Family Business.” Keep your eyes and ears open! Visit www.myspace.com/playersinc for more.

Pullman Standard!

Pullman Standard is a four-piece group from Southern California that was created by singer/songwriter Timothy Daniels in the summer of 2007. Daniels' ambition was to push forward with a new creative outlook on his own musical abilities, which broke ground for the cabaret, burlesque rock sound and performance that the band performs today.

Shortly after Daniels had established himself as a solo acoustic act, he began to collaborate and perform as a duo with drummer Dale Peters. They began to experiment with ways of maintaining the upbeat yet intimate acoustic vibe, while transforming into a sound that would call for more band members. Longtime friend and musician Austin Smith was introduced as the bassist of Pullman Standard mid-2008. The final piece of the puzzle was added in March, 2009, with guitarist/pianist Kevin Wolfe, who added the extra push needed to give the band its full live sound.

Pullman Standard was the recent winner of the "Your Song for San Diego" contest sponsored by CW6, Citybeat, KPRI and 91X! Visit www.myspace.com/pullmanstandard

The Professors!

SurfriderSD is stoked to have The Professors back for third year at the Paddle For Clean Water Festival. Not content to just be another surf band, The Professors are pushing the envelope of traditional surf music. There are a wide variety of styles here. In addition to straight up surf tunes, you can find elements '60s bossa nova, rockabilly, spaghetti westerns, reggae, and classic rock. It's as if you took The Ventures, Henry Mancini, Brian Setzer, Ennio Morricone, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead; threw them into a blender, and pushed all the buttons down at the same time without the lid on. Get there early and don't miss their set. Visit www.myspace.com/theprofessorslounge for more.

Holeman Surf Designs are back for more!

The Paddle For Clean Water festival is your chance to demo some of San Diego's finest hand-shaped surfboards shaped by JP Holeman and check out some of the lovely recycled resin jewelry that is created by Andrea Holeman. JP and Andrea are long-time volunteers and Surfrider supporters so we are stoked to welcome them back to the Paddle For Clean Water.

- Board Demo - shaper JP Holeman will be on the beach to match people up with surfboards for them to try out. HSD offers a variety of materials and shapes for their custom hand-shaped surfboards. Don't miss this chance to try out and HSD and talk directly with the shaper.

- Recycled Surf Resin Jewelry and Art by Andrea Holeman - visit Andrea's booth at the festival to see beautiful jewelry creations incorporating recycled surfboard resin, recycled records, and vintage plastics. She will also be showing off her eco-surfboard made from recycled EPS and linseed resin, paintings, and some custom surfboard paint.

HSD is also providing the grand prize of the event raffle in the morning, a custom hand-shaped eco-friendly surfboard!! HSD eco-boards are made with at least 30% post-consumer recycled EPSblanks and FSC certified bamboo stringers, sealed with a non-toxic sealer, and laminated with solar cured linseed resin that is safe for workers and everything can be cleaned up with soap and water. Glassed-on fins are hand-foiled from bamboo scraps from when we make the stringers. The boards are durable and lightweight, the linseed resin is strong and flexible so it resists cracking from pressure dents. Available up to 8'0 (for now).

Fiji Digs up For Auction!!!

7 Night Stay in a four bedroom beachfront Grand Villa at Taunovo Bay Resort and Spa in Fiji!! Accommodation only for up to 8 adults and 4 children at this beautiful resort in the South Pacific. Many thanks to Taunovo Bay Resort and Spa for offering these great accommodations to help support the Paddle For Clean Water Festival and the No Border Sewage campaign.

Taunovo Bay Resort is conveniently located in the 'Adventure Capital of Fiji' in one of natures' most spectacular wonderlands. Taunovo Bay has established itself as Fiji's luxury adventure resort. Whether you are a couple on your honeymoon or a large family, the activities and adventure available at Taunovo Bay is endless.

Taunovo Bay and nearby Pacific Harbour boast some of the worlds best diving and snorkeling, islands, beautiful beaches, game fishing in Beqa Lagoon, one of the most challenging 18 hole golf courses in the South Pacific, river rafting the Upper Navua and Luva Rivers, zip lining through the rainforest, private waterfall hikes, Surfing Frigates Passage, Jet Ski tours, and much more.

CLICK HERE TO BID ON THE FIJI ACCOMMODATIONS

Title Sponsor: Clif Bar

SurfriderSD is stoked to have Clif Bar on board as the title sponsor again for the Paddle For Clean Water Festival. Clif Bar is another longtime supporter that has donated tens of thousands of energy bars for our beach cleanups and other chapter events. As a food company, Clif Bar knows that they have a responsibility to help create a healthier food system. The are committed to adopting practices that support sustainable agriculture, move toward zero waste, reduce our climate footprint, and conserve and restore the natural resources and ecosystems that we depend on. Visit www.ClifBar.com for more info.

Clif Bar's Wrapper Challenge! Calling all recyclers: In conjunction with the Paddle for Clean Water, Clif Bar is hosting a "Wrapper Challenge". Not the beat-box kind but the material that wraps your delicious Clif Bars! Every year millions of non–recyclable energy bar wrappers end up in our landfills. In response to this tremendous waste of resources, TerraCycle, along with founding sponsor Clif Bar is committed to finding a new use for used wrappers. These wrappers are converted to cool things like backpacks, tote bags and purses. Pretty cool!

The person with the most wrappers at the Paddle for Clean Water on 9/13 will receive a super cool gift from Clif Bar, all you have to do is bring your wrappers to the Clif Bar booth. Now get to collecting!

(Please Note: We cannot accept wrappers that do not have the foil lining or candy wrappers, visit www.terracycle.net for more info)

Stage Sponsor: groSolar and Carbon Shredders

Surfrider is excited to have groSolar on board as the sponsor for the Sustainable Waves solar stage at the festival. groSolar is North America’s premier distributor, installer and integrator of solar energy solutions for residential and commercial installations. Founded in 1998, groSolar is the largest 100 percent U.S.-owned distribution company in the solar industry. The company has offices and warehouses across the continent, distributing solar electric and solar hot water systems from offices in VT, NJ, NY, CT, MA, MD, DE, PA, CO, MT, and CA. groSolar integrates components from leading solar manufacturers including Evergreen Solar, PanelClaw, Motech, Heliodyne, SMA, Fronius and UniRac into simple solar energy solutions for customers that generate clean, reliable energy for decades. groSolar is a mission-driven company dedicated to providing high quality solar energy solutions and whole energy appreciation. groSolar’s venture capital investors include NGP Energy Technology Partners, SJF Ventures, and Calvert Social Investment Fund. Learn more at www.groSolar.com

Carbon Shredders are a collaboration of concerned citizens and institutions focused on energy conservation and education. Through event and online outreach efforts Carbon Shredders are helping individuals and groups "go on a low carbon diet" and track their C02 footprint. Carbon Shredders partnered with ICFI to assist in development of the "Do Your Part" online tracker as a tool to track carbon and energy savings for individuals and groups. The long-term goal is to help enable a clean energy future for communities everywhere. Our short-term goal is reduce our combined energy usage and C02 footprint of everyone in our network by 10% by 2010. Learn more at www.carbonshredders.org

Radio Sponsor: 91X

I think 91X is one of the San Diego institutions that has been around longer than Surfrider. 91X has been supporting Surfrider for many years financially throught the Punk Rock Pro Am and through creating awareness about local issues. 91X also has been sponsoring our beach cleanups this year and bringing big crowds to help keep San Diego beautiful. Thanks for all of your support! www.91X.com

Supporting Sponsor: Vivix 659

SurfriderSD is happy to welcome Vivix 659 as a Supporting Sponsor for the event. Developed out of a bedroom in Oceanside, California in 2003, Vivix 659 has grown to become one of the top emerging surf – lifestyle apparel brands. Catering to a more youthful demographic, Vivix offers a full line of premium young men’s apparel & accessories. We are proud to manufacture a portion of our line made from Certified Organic Fabrics, recycled yarns and fibers, and other eco-friendly materials. We also support many local youth organizations that personify our mission including: Surfrider Foundation SD, Surfaid International, Encinitas YMCA, California Junior Lifeguards, and Christian Surfing Association, to name a few. Most importantly, we are a family run brand that loves to surf and loves San Diego.

Vivix 659 products can be found in finer surf and skate shops across the
globe. For more information, please visit: www.vivix659.com

Change Up Put Us On.

Sustainable Waves Solar Stage

The Paddle For Clean Water Festival aims to be a zero-waste event so we are excited to welcome back Sustainable Waves with their 'Armadillo' stage. Sustainable Waves specializes in sustainable energy solutions for the entertainment industry. They provide solar powered stages, sound systems, lighting and a variety of conscious products and consulting services. From solar stages to innovative products, Sustainable Waves has a unique approach to creating value. Their solar stages give performers an opportunity to educate the community about the benefits of renewable energy while delivering a concert with state of the art sound quality. Check out www.SustainableWaves.com for more info. Thanks to groSolar for sponsoring the solar stage!!

Beer Sponsor: Stone Brewing Co.

SurfriderSD is stoked to have Stone Brewing Co. sponsor the beer garden again this year. Get ready for some of San Diego's finest beer! Stone has been a long-time supporter of SurfriderSD through their annual anniversary event. If fact, they have donated over $150,000 to our chapter over the past 10+ years. Wow! This is just another great reason to check out hte Paddle For Clean Water Festival. For more info on Stone Brewing Co. visit: www.StoneBrew.com

Supporting Sponsor: Cali Bamboo

San Diego-based Cali Bamboo manufactures green building products for residential and commercial projects made entirely from bamboo; one of the world’s most durable, sustainable and renewable materials. Founded in 2004 by Jeff Goldberg and Tanner Haigwood, the company is fast becoming one of the shining examples of how individuals, businesses and communities can develop style without impacting the environment. Cali Bamboo’s wide range of bamboo offerings includes fencing, flooring, decking, plywood and more. For more information, visit www.CaliBamboo.com

Eco-Friendly Vendors Wanted!

Talk about a prime location, this event is right next to the sand in Ocean Beach! Surfrider is making every effort to have the event be zero waste from a solar powered sound stage to comprehensive recycling and analyzing what is used.

Over one thousand beach/ocean lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts took to the waters of Ocean Beach at last year’s San Diego event and the festival draws thousands more. There are several sponsorship opportunities available to you for this amazing event that continues to grow in attendance and popularity each year. Sponsorships secure your piece of the action and help offset costs. That makes it possible to keep The Paddle for Clean Water a free event while still raising money to continue spreading environmental awareness locally.

Surfrider charges a flat booth fee for all vendors. The fee for food vendors is $150. The fee for non-food vendors is $125. This fee is due September 1, 2009. No commission is due to Surfrider at the completion of the event. For this flat fee, vendors receive the following:
- A chunk of prime real estate close to the beach at the event. All spaces are approximately 10’ x 10’. If you are interested in a larger space, please mark the size of the booth you would prefer in the space provided on the application.
- Four drink tickets per booth

All participating vendors will be required to provide their own canopy, table, chairs, and any display equipment needed for their spaces.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE VENDOR APPLICATION

Sponsorships Still Available

In an effort to raise awareness about the need for clean water, the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County Chapter will be hosting our 18th Annual Paddle For Clean Water Festival at the Ocean Beach Pier in September 2009 from 9am until 5pm. Sponsoring this event is an excellent opportunity to support our ocean’s health and to gain visibility for your business while letting the public know that you are an environmentally and socially conscious organization.

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE SPONSOR LETTER

The 18th Annual Paddle is coming on Sept. 13th 2009!!

Media Contact: Bill Hickman 619-804-6264 or bill@surfriderSD.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

18th Annual Paddle For Clean Water Festival set for Ocean Beach San Diego on September 13th

SAN DIEGO, July 10, 2009 - Beach lovers and ocean enthusiasts unite for clean water! The Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter hosts the 18th Annual Paddle for Clean Water Festival presented by Clif Bar on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. The event starts with free breakfast at 9 a.m., features a paddle around the Ocean Beach Pier at 10 a.m., then the festival continues until 5 p.m. at the Ocean Beach Pier parking lot.

This 18th year of the Paddle for Clean Water Festival presented by Clif Bar promises a full day of fun for everyone. The Paddle For Clean Water Festival will feature booths highlighting environmental awareness and action, local artists and eco-friendly vendor; free massages; free surf lessons, a free surfboard demo from Holeman Surf Designs, a kids’ fun area featuring arts and crafts activities, food, great bands and a Stone Brew beer garden for folks age 21 and over.

The paddle around the OB Pier at 10 a.m. features all sorts of paddlecraft – surfboards, bodyboards, kayaks, outrigger canoes, etc. – in a non-competitive paddle out and around the Ocean Beach Pier to raise awareness to pollution problems along San Diego’s coastline. The event will also include breakfast for all paddlers starting at 9 a.m., along with special guest speakers, live music, a huge raffle with a Holeman Surf Designs surfboard as the grand prize, a beach cleanup, and bands all afternoon.

The decline of near-shore water quality remains one of the biggest threats to our world’s beaches and coastlines. In addition to destroying marine habitats, it poses a significant risk to the health and welfare of beachgoers. Two local issues will be highlighted at the event this year:

* No B.S. - The No Border Sewage coalition to clean up the waters around the Mexico border
* San Diego’s water supply and how it relates to the marine environment – Know Your H2O!

Over 1,000 beach and ocean lovers took to the waters off Ocean Beach at last year’s San Diego event and 2,500 are expected for the festival this year.

“Whether you paddle or not, the Paddle for Clean Water Festival is always a fun way for people to get involved, and a great place to get the latest information on local coastal environmental issues,” said Scott Harrison, chair of Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter.

Schedule of events:
9am: Light breakfast is served
10am: Paddle around the OB Pier
11am: Group photo, guest speakers and raffle
11:30am: Live music begins
5:00pm: Festival ends

Surfrider is making every effort to have the event be zero waste - from a solar powered sound stage to comprehensive recycling and analyzing what will be used at the event. Please walk, bike, take public transport or carpool to the event. Visit www.sdcommute.com or www.icarpool.com for more information.

More information about the Paddle For Clean Water Festival can be found at www.surfriderSD.org or www.paddle4cleanwater.blogspot.com
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2008 Event Video

Surfrider San Diego's 17th annual Paddle for Clean Water on Vimeo.

Thanks for making the 17th Annual Paddle For Clean Water a success!

The 17th annual Paddle for Clean Water rallied hundreds of San Diego ocean lovers to paddle around the Ocean Beach Pier and demand clean water. This year was the second with a festival event that included live music, local artists, food and more. The Silent Comedy, One Drop, The Professors and Shaka Buku all played great music sets.

Local news estimated over 1500 people attended the event which generated great awareness for the federal toll road hearing and SurfriderSD’s newest campaign, Know Your H20. Surfrider would like to thank Clif Bar for being the title sponsor along with Stone Brewing Co. and Holeman Surf designs for their support. Many thanks to all of the volunteers that helped to plan and staff the event as well as everyone that turned out on Sunday - we could not have done it without your support!

CLICK HERE for more photos from the event.

What exactly is the Surfrider Foundation Paddle For Clean Water?

The Surfrider Foundation Paddle For Clean water is a gathering of the tribe, so to speak. It's a chance for everyone to come together once a year and raise awareness for clean water issues that San Diego faces. This year the focus is on stopping the ill-planned toll road through San Onofre State Park and raising awareness of fresh water issues that impact our local coastal waters.

The centerpiece of the day is the paddle around the OB Pier. It's scheduled to start at 10am so don't be late! The event features all sorts of human-powered paddlecraft – surfboards, bodyboards, kayaks, outrigger canoes, etc. – in a non-competitive paddle out and around the Ocean Beach Pier.

If you don't have a board but still want to paddle or if you would like to take public transport to OB, get there early as we will have about 30 boards to loan from our friends at Ocean Beach Surf Shop! The paddle around the pier is approx. 3/4 of a mile and takes people between 15 and 45 minutes to complete. Pace yourself, take it easy and enjoy the great vibes!

Even if you don't paddle we invite you to come enjoy the event and help make a difference. Immediately after the paddle there will be a 'Save Trestles' group photo, words from San Diego City Councilmembers Donna Frye and Kevin Faulconer and a big raffle.

Bands all afternoon along with eco-friendly vendors and info from other great organizations like our friends at San Diego Coastkeeper!

Click Here for pics from 2007 and Click Here for pics from 2006.

Live Music in the Afternoon from Silent Comedy, One Drop, The Professors and Shaka Buku!

Check out this great lineup including some of San Diego's best bands:

THE SILENT COMEDY!!!
“The Silent Comedy was started with two goals: To be a recording project that could involve many of our musician friends, and to be an outlet for this Americana material we had been writing, ” J. John explains. “We didn’t really intend for it to be a live band at all. One thing led to another, and we needed to play a show that Dehra Dun was unavailable for, so we decided to give it a shot.” I. Forbes, who had played violin with Dehra Dun, and longtime friend J. Michael were enlisted to help with the first show. “After that, things just took off.” Remembers J. Michael.


The band changed from its original idea of a fluid lineup and a strict ‘recording only’ vision to a five piece core with a variety of guests.
In addition to a cast of guest performers, The Silent Comedy is known for its frequent instrument changes, and lively stage antics. Visit www.myspace.com/thesilentcomedy for some of their songs. Their live show has become their defining characteristic so be part of the experience at the Paddle For Clean Water Festival.

ONE DROP!!!
One Drop is a Roots Rock Reggae band with James Alger (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Melodica), Bart Neglia (Lead Guitar, Back up Vocals) Art Gener (Bass) and John Mobley (Drums)

One Drop’s music embraces the California Beach Culture it emerges from. Growing up in an ethnic diverse area saturated with colorful sounds ranging from Reggae , R&B to Rock, the group is able to embrace the beautiful qualities of these genres and reproduce it in a unique style. Check out www.myspace.com/onedropreggae for some of their songs and be sure to catch their set on 9/14 in OB.

THE PROFESSORS!!!
Not content to just be another surf band, The Professors are pushing the envelope of traditional surf music. There are a wide variety of styles here. In addition to straight up surf tunes, you can find elements '60s bossa nova, rockabilly, spaghetti westerns, reggae, and classic rock. It's as if you took The Ventures, Henry Mancini, Brian Setzer, Ennio Morricone, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead; threw them into a blender, and pushed all the buttons down at the same time without the lid on. Get there early and don't miss their set. Visit www.myspace.com/theprofessorslounge




SHAKA BUKU!!!

Directly influenced by the simplicity and social consciousness of Bob Marley, the funk and groove of Stevie Wonder and the power and edge of Led Zeppelin. Shaka Buku shares a timeless and powerful message, which is based on the wisdom and foundation of Buddhist teachings and spiritual mentors such as Mahatma Ghandi, Shakyamuni Buddha, Martin Luther King Jr. and Japanese Philosopher/ Educator Daisaku Ikeda. Dubbed "Hands down the funkiest Reggae band on the planet" by Sound Connection this band delivers a crowd shakin mix of Reggae, Rock, Funk, Jazz & Hip Hop. The band takes its stage moniker from a Japanese Buddhist term which loosely translates to the goal of their music "To remove suffering and bring happiness to all people by awakening them to their inherent greatness." While such a lofty goal might prove daunting to most, Shaka Buku attacks it with pure passion. Check out www.myspace.com/shakabuku

Raffle!

Thanks to support from local businesses this is our largest raffle of the year.

The grand prize is a new Holeman Surf Designs surfboard!!! The Retro Fish is a tribute to the San Diego surf culture. Flat deck, down rails, low rocker, and wood keel fins. Retro twin wants to go out to Sunset Cliffs and fly. Ride this board 4-6" shorter, 2 1/4" wider, and 1/8" thicker than your average board. Recommended for beginners to advanced surfers.

HSD boards are hand shaped in Oceanside and pushing the limit of performance driven boards with minimal environmental impact. Try one out at the HSD board demo before and after the Paddle and check out www.HSDsurfboards.com for more.

Another great prize is an Iomega ScreenPlay 500gb Hard Drive. Iomega is a San Diego based company, corporate offices are just off Highway 5 and the 56 and they have many employees who are Surfrider members! This Iomega drive allows you to store all your media – your photos, videos and music – from your desktop or laptop. Then you just plug this drive directly into your TV via HDMI, be it HD, Plasma or a standard television and view the media on a larger screen. Plus, it’s very small and portable so you can take the drive with you on vacation to share your media with friends and family! Check out www.Iomega.com for more.

Other great raffle prizes include goodies from Patagonia, a Soul Ryde Longboard, Julie Designs board bags, 'Out There' surf dvd's, yoga classes, concert tickets, surf books, t-shirts galore and much more!

Press Release and Event Info

Media contact: Bill Hickman, (619) 804-6264; bill@surfriderSD.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

17th Annual Paddle For Clean Water Festival is set for September 14th

Make a Statement and Paddle For Clean Water in Ocean Beach on Sunday Sept. 14th

SAN DIEGO, September 2, 2008 - Beach lovers and ocean enthusiasts from throughout San Diego County can make a statement – wet or dry – in support of clean water when the Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter hosts its 17th annual Paddle for Clean Water Festival presented by Clif Bar, starting with free breakfast at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14 and featuring a paddle around the Ocean Beach Pier at 10 a.m., then continuing until 4 p.m. at the Ocean Beach Pier parking lot

The paddle around the OB Pier at 10 a.m. features all sorts of paddlecraft – surfboards, bodyboards, kayaks, outrigger canoes, etc. – in a non-competitive paddle out and around the Ocean Beach Pier to raise awareness to pollution problems along San Diego’s coastline. The Paddle will also include breakfast for all paddlers starting at 9 a.m., along with special guest speakers, live music, a huge raffle with a surfboard as the grand prize, a beach cleanup, and bands all afternoon.

The decline of near-shore water quality remains one of the biggest threats to our world’s beaches and coastlines. In addition to destroying marine habitats, it poses a significant risk to the health and welfare of beachgoers. Two local issues will be highlighted at the event this year:

* Surfrider’s efforts to help Save Trestles and stop the toll road through San Onofre State Park
* San Diego’s water supply and how it relates to the marine environment

Over 1,000 beach and ocean lovers took to the waters off OceanBeach at last year’s San Diego event and we expect 2,000 for the festival this year.

“Whether you paddle or not, the Paddle for Clean Water Festival will be a fun way for people to get involved, and a great place to get the latest information on local coastal environmental issues,” said Scott Harrison, chair of Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter.

This 17th year of the Paddle for Clean Water presented by Clif Bar promises a full day of fun for everyone. Local legend Chris Cantore will emcee the event and The Paddle For Clean Water Festival will feature booths highlighting environmental awareness and action, local artists; free massages from Body Mind College; free surf lessons from Pacific Beach Surf Shop, a surfboard demo from Holeman Surf Designs and Rainbow surfboards, a kids’ fun area featuring arts and crafts activities, food, great bands and a Stone Brew beer garden for people age 21 and over.

Surfrider is making every effort to have the event be zero waste - from a solar powered sound stage to comprehensive recycling and analyzing what will be used at the event. Please walk, bike, take public transport or carpool to the event. Visit www.sdcommute.com or www.icarpool.com for more information.

More information about the Paddle For Clean Water Festival can be found at www.surfridersd.org or www.paddle4cleanwater.blogspot.com as the event approaches or by calling (858) 792-9940.

Breakfast for all paddlers!

Be sure to arrive at 9am for some tasty treats to start your day. Clif Bar is the event sponsor so there will be a nice selection of energy bars to fuel you up. Jungle Java, right on Newport Ave near the pier, is donating coffee again this year. Many thanks! Einstein Bros. is graciously donating bagels and cream cheese for the event. There will also be lots of bananas, apple juice, chocolate soy milk and more!

Take the Bus or Carpool

If you are coming from outside of Ocean Beach be sure to carpool or take public transport if you can.

San Diego MTS Route 35 and Route 923 go to OB. The 35 departs from Old Town while the 923 comes from downtown San Diego through parts of Point Loma to OB.

I don't think you are officially allowed to bring surfboards on the bus but most drivers are sympathetic, especially if you try to keep it low profile. We will have a limited supply of boards to loan for the event, arrive early to secure one if you are interested.

Video from the 2007 Paddle For Clean Water

Surfboard Demos- Test Ride Modern and Classic Shapes

Come out to the Paddle For Clean Water and test ride a variety of boards from Holeman Surf Designs and Rainbow Surfrboards.

Shaper JP Holeman will be on hand for feedback on his shapes. His wife Andrea will be there with her unique jewelry and accessories made from recycled surfboard resin.

Used Surfboard Recycling from rerip.com

Wrap your head around this: rather than sending that snapped surfboard off to the landfill you could give it to rerip.com or HomeblownUS to be recycled and made into new materials.

Surfboard manufacturing can be a dirty business so the more we can reduce, reuse, rerip and recycle surfboard the better off for the environment and everyone.

This is one of the first chances to drop off boards in any condition to have them be recycled. Look for the rerip.com booth at the event.

The person that brings in the most used boards for recycling gets a free stand-up-paddle blank from Biofoam/HomeblownUS!!

Free Massages!!

Yes, you read that right: FREE MASSAGES!!

Body Mind College will be bringing out a few practitioners for free table and chair massage at the Paddle Festival.

Founded in 1988, Body Mind College is the first massage school of its kind, and has created a training program unlike anything available today. Take a moment to imagine a massage school where learning isn't limited to your mind, it is expanded to your experience; a place where learning means to embody and experience knowledge on all levels; a place where you are nurtured and supported to grow and learn and are surrounded by a community of like minded people; a place where you can feel heard; a place where you can find inspiration. This is what we offer to our students at Body Mind College. We'd love the opportunity to share this with you. www.bodymindcollege.com

Free Surf Lessons!!

We are excited to be offering free surf lessons for the public at the Paddle For Clean Water this year.

Trained professional instructors from Pacific Beach Surf Shop and Pacific Beach School will be on hand for two free sessions: 11:30 to 12:30 or 12:45-1:45. There are 20 slots open for each session so arrive early to sign up for them.