SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.,
June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- On Saturday, June 16, 2018,
the Surfrider Foundation and international affiliates will host
events around the globe in celebration of the 14th International
Surfing Day (ISD), an annual day to raise awareness, support and
engage communities to help protect our ocean, waves and beaches for
future generations.
The theme of this year's ISD is to 'Protect and Enjoy.' Local
events range from surfing, standup paddleboarding and kayaking
competitions to beach cleanups and collaborations with
organizations to bring kids and underserved communities to the
beach. Celebrated worldwide, ISD activations have taken place in
Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, France, the UK, Argentina, Japan, and coastal communities across the
U.S.
"The Surfrider Foundation network of volunteers both around the
nation and worldwide are taking action every day to preserve our
ocean and coasts," said Eddie Anaya,
Marketing Director for the Surfrider Foundation. "This
International Surfing Day, we take a moment to reflect on what
we're working hard to defend, to enjoy the ocean and coasts and to
bring as many people to the beach as possible to 'Protect and
Enjoy' for the future."
Established in 2005 by the Surfrider Foundation and other surf
industry organizations, International Surfing Day was initiated to
raise awareness and support for our world's ocean and coastal
environments. The event has now grown into a global activation with
up to 200 events taking place worldwide in more than 30 countries
with over one million participants in the last decade.
Ocean and coastal enthusiasts can support ISD by participating
in an event, organizing one of their own or contributing to the
Surfrider Foundation. For more information on how to get involved,
visit www.surfrider.org/isd.
About the Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit grassroots organization
dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world's ocean,
waves and beaches through a powerful network. Founded in 1984 by a
handful of visionary surfers in Malibu,
California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over
500,000 supporters, activists and members, with more than 160
volunteer-led chapters and student clubs in the U.S., and more than
450 victories protecting our coasts. Learn more
at surfrider.org.
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