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English Sets Paddling Record for Surfaid International Fundraiser

3 / 04 / 2007

Champion Australian paddleboarder Jackson English has set a record by paddling across the second busiest shipping lane in the world – from Singapore to Indonesia and back again – to raise money for a non-profit humanitarian aid organisation, SurfAid International.
Jackson English, who turned 32 on the first day of the paddle on Saturday 31 [...]

Australia Tsunami Scare as told by Coastalwatch Cams

2 / 04 / 2007

As widely reported, early Monday April 2nd a tsunami warning was issued in Australia by the Bureau of Meteorology. An earthquake had occurred just off the coast of the Solomon Islands at 20.55 on April 1st … and this was definitely no joke. The warning, posted by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (NOAA) carried [...]

Eco-Warriors Meet with New Zealand Maori Party Leader

31 / 03 / 2007

Representatives from Save the Waves Coalition and Surfbreak Protection Society met with Maori Party Leader Tariana Turia last Thursday, to discuss the marina proposal in Whangamata, which surfers fear will compromise the quality of one of the best surf spots on New Zealand’s North Island.
Surfbreak Protection Society, a non-profit organisation that was created to [...]

SAS Fundraiser in Yorkshire

28 / 03 / 2007

Le Chat Noir restaurant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, will be hosting a Surfers Against Sewage fundraiser and awareness afternoon on the 15th April.
Activities will include an SAS quiz to raise money and awareness at the same time, plus surf DVD screenings, a raffle and some games for the day. A representative from Scarborough’s Green [...]

Surfrider Foundation Launch Global ‘Ocean Initiative’

21 / 03 / 2007

For the 12th year in a row, Surfrider Foundation will highlight pollution issues facing our oceans, waves and beaches by organizing a global beach clean up. To be held during the weekend of March 23-25, 2007, volunteers will gather around the world to demonstrate their love and respect for the ocean by cleaning up their [...]

SAS Launch Operation Beach Clean on World Water Day

20 / 03 / 2007

World Water Day on Thursday 22nd March sees Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) encouraging school children to be more aware of the quality of their water by releasing a free, innovative, interactive, animated online education resource for Key Stage 3 Science, English and Citizenship. With Support from Rip Curl, the resource is called Operation Beach [...]

Surfers Against Slicks Demo in Scotland

19 / 03 / 2007

Anti-Oil Transfers Action in Scotland on 24th March
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) will be joining local recreational water users in Scotland on the 24th March to protest against a proposal for ship-to-ship oil transfers to take place in the Firth of Forth.
DEMO DETAILS: The ‘Surfers Against Slicks’ events will take place on Saturday 24th March at [...]

‘Greg Noll: Art of the Surfboard’ Now in Stores!

17 / 03 / 2007

Surfing Legend Profiled in New Book on the History of the Surfboard
One of the greatest surfers of all time, Greg Noll has built a considerable reputation as master of surfboard making, or “shaping.” In Greg Noll: The Art of the Surfboard, (Gibbs Smith, Hardcover, $39.95, April), this surfing pioneer is profiled, along with 150 [...]

Aaron Chang proud sponsor of Water For Life Benefit

15 / 03 / 2007

Aaron Chang is a proud sponsor of the Water for Life Benefit on Thursday, March 22, World Water Day. The event will raise awareness of important clean water issues, and generate funds to support local and global water-related projects.
Aaron will hold an art auction, poster signing and feature his award winning slide show. [...]

SAS’s ‘View from the Greenroom’ to screen in Cornwall

13 / 03 / 2007

SAS ENVIRONMENTAL SURF FILM GETS ITS FIRST SCREENING!
The Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) environmental surf film ‘View From The Greenroom’ gets it first viewing at Porthtowan’s Blue Bar in Cornwall on Friday 16th March.
The film, kindly supported by Quiksilver Initiative, was shot entirely on location in Scotland last October and features some amazing wave action. Effectively [...]