SURFRIDER, COCOA BEACH CHAPTER
By Kelly Richardson
www.cocoabeach.surfrider.org
cocoabeach@surfrider.org
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For those who aren’t familiar with Surfrider, below is a great history and overview of where we came from, what we do, and who we are. This was taken directly from the Sufrider website — www.surfrider.org. Please check it out to learn more about all the amazing things we do around the world.
A little over 25 years ago, three people in Malibu, California found out that their favorite wave was about to be destroyed.
Think about that for a second. Think about something you love — something that gives you enjoyment — being taken away.
First Point, the quintessential perfect California wave, was about to be destroyed. Those three people organized and worked with the local municipalities until they were satisfied that their efforts to preserve that iconic wave would be successful.
This was the genesis of Surfrider Foundation.
Today, we are doing this same thing in about 18 countries around the world. Our mission is the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. You can think about that as three concepts:
“Protection and enjoyment” — We don’t want to put a velvet rope around a beach and tell people to keep off. We’re surfers, we’re beachgoers, we’re watermen… We enjoy the coasts. We’re a user group.
“Oceans, waves and beaches” — Think coastlines. We’re engaged with environmental issues that affect our coastlines.
“Powerful activist network” — Speaks to how we go about this mission. We are a grassroots organization. We’re local in many coastal regions. We’re moms, we’re surfers, we’re kids and teens… We’re you. We’re engaged to protect what we love: oceans, waves and beaches.
If you would like to get involved or learn more about the Cocoa Beach Chapter, visit our website at: http://cocoabeach.surfrider.org
Upcoming Surfrider Events:
- July: No meetings or events
- August 20: Chapter Meeting, Café Surfinista, 6 p.m.
- August 23: Slightly Stoopid at Cocoa Village Riverfront Park; Time TBD (Check our website for updated info)
- September 17: Chapter Meeting, Café Surfinista, 6 p.m.
- September 17: Chapter Meeting, Café Surfinista, 6 p.m.
Whether you surf, body board, swim, fish, bike, walk, or just enjoy a clean healthy beach, please consider joining the Surfrider Foundation. We hold regular meetings on the third Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. at Café Surfinista, 86 N. Orlando Ave. in Cocoa Beach. Hope to see you there.
cocoabeach.surfrider.org
