Archive for March, 2010

Whale Sighting

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Sick and tired of seeing plastics on your beaches and in the line-up? Same here. Our friends at Borders Perrin and Norrander (a Portland-based creative agency) have created a new PSA for Surfrider Foundation that sheds light on the disturbing state of our planet’s oceans and the incredible amounts of plastic that have collected at sea.


RockWater after-party at Fred’s Mexican Cafe

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
It’s official. This year’s RockWater after-party will be at Fred’s Mexican Cafe in Huntington Beach. After the race and the awards, all participants, friends, and supporters can head to Fred’s to enjoy margaritas, great food, and some fun! If you haven’t registered, yet please be sure to get your team registered.

A Trip to the North Pacific Garbage Patch

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

If you have not seen this movie yet by vbs.tv then it is worth watching. The VBS reporters take a cruise to the Northern Gyre in the Pacific Ocean, with Captain Moore. They spot and pick up tons of plastic including chunks of refuse that cannot biodegrade.
Warning: There is some swearing in this movie. If you may be offended, do not watch it. Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach does not condone the swearing in this movie.

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RockWater: 3rd Annual Race from Mountain to Ocean

Monday, February 1st, 2010
March 20, 2010

The 2010 Race is March 20. We are now taking registration and volunteers! Link here for all the info.

Rockwater 2010

Beach Clean-up Schedule

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
March 6, 2010
3:00 pmto5:00 pm

Come join us every 1st Saturday of the Month for Beach Clean-ups. 3-5 p.m. 52-56th Streets. Look for the Surfrider Foundation tent!