Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
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.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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
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.
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.
Monday, September 1, 2008
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.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
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.
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
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.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Eco-Friendly Vendors Wanted, just $100 for a 10x10' space next to the beach!
In an effort to raise awareness about the need for clean water, the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County Chapter will be hosting our 17th Annual Paddle For Clean Water Festival at the Ocean Beach Pier on Sunday September 14th 2008 from 9am until 4pm.
The paddle features all sorts of human-powered paddlecraft – surfboards, body boards, kayaks, 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., and special guest speakers, live music, a huge raffle with a surfboard as the grand prize, a beach cleanup, and a post-event celebration. 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.
Over a thousand beach and ocean lovers took to the waters off Ocean Beach at last year’s San Diego event and the festival will draw thousands more.
There are a couple of sponsorship levels available for this event to help offset our costs and be able to make it a free event while still raising some funds for our local efforts:
Title Sponsor: Includes name association and logo with every Paddle For Clean Water Festival mention on every medium including the main event image, our website, eblasts to 8000+ people, myspace profiles, blogs, press releases, print ads, event post cards, etc. Also includes a free double vendor space (20’x10’) at the festival. Package cost: not available/spoken for, thanks Clif Bar!!
Supporting Sponsor: Includes name listed on the main event image, our website, eblasts to 8000+ people, myspace profiles, blogs, press releases, event postcards, etc. Also includes a free vendor space (10’x10’) at the festival. Package cost: $1,200 (Five available)
Vendor: Includes a 10’x10’ vendor space at the event and mentions on our website and eblasts to 8000+ people. $100 for merchandise vendors, $150 for food vendors.
Sponsorships and vendors are subject to review by our Executive Committee. To become a sponsor or vendor please email scot@stayclassy.org. Surfrider is happy to work with Stay Classy to help run the event this year.
If you have any questions regarding this event or general information regarding the Surfrider Foundation please call our office (858) 792-9940 or email bill@surfriderSD.org. Thank you for your support.
The paddle features all sorts of human-powered paddlecraft – surfboards, body boards, kayaks, 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., and special guest speakers, live music, a huge raffle with a surfboard as the grand prize, a beach cleanup, and a post-event celebration. 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.
Over a thousand beach and ocean lovers took to the waters off Ocean Beach at last year’s San Diego event and the festival will draw thousands more.
There are a couple of sponsorship levels available for this event to help offset our costs and be able to make it a free event while still raising some funds for our local efforts:
Title Sponsor: Includes name association and logo with every Paddle For Clean Water Festival mention on every medium including the main event image, our website, eblasts to 8000+ people, myspace profiles, blogs, press releases, print ads, event post cards, etc. Also includes a free double vendor space (20’x10’) at the festival. Package cost: not available/spoken for, thanks Clif Bar!!
Supporting Sponsor: Includes name listed on the main event image, our website, eblasts to 8000+ people, myspace profiles, blogs, press releases, event postcards, etc. Also includes a free vendor space (10’x10’) at the festival. Package cost: $1,200 (Five available)
Vendor: Includes a 10’x10’ vendor space at the event and mentions on our website and eblasts to 8000+ people. $100 for merchandise vendors, $150 for food vendors.
Sponsorships and vendors are subject to review by our Executive Committee. To become a sponsor or vendor please email scot@stayclassy.org. Surfrider is happy to work with Stay Classy to help run the event this year.
If you have any questions regarding this event or general information regarding the Surfrider Foundation please call our office (858) 792-9940 or email bill@surfriderSD.org. Thank you for your support.
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