on June 21
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., June 7 /-USNewswire/ -- Surfrider Foundation reminds surfers and beach goers around the world to mark June 21st on their calendars to celebrate International Surfing Day (ISD) -- a date to give thanks and go surfing. More than just a day off, ISD organizers aim to raise awareness of the state of our oceans and beaches and help protect and preserve these recreation areas.
Founded in 2005, ISD is a day for surfers of all skill levels and ages to get wet, paddle out and catch a wave. Novices and pros, shortboarders and longboarders, groms and granddads will come together to celebrate the sport of surfing and give thanks to Mother Nature. Surfrider Foundation and its industry friends and partners will commemorate the day by hosting beach events around the world, ranging from beach clean-ups to surf clinics.
"This is our day to celebrate the spirit and joy of surfing," says Surfrider Foundation Executive Director Jim Moriarty. "International Surfing Day is also an opportunity for us to give back to the oceans, waves and beaches that bring so much into our lives."
In addition to more than 50 ISD beach clean-up events taking place across the United States, the Surfrider Foundation will also be hosting events across the globe, including events in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, France, United Kingdom, Japan and elsewhere.
Events vary by location, but include beach clean-ups, surf clinics, paddle outs, chapter meetings held on the beach, organized games of horseshoe and beach volleyball, international food fests, live music performances, yoga sessions, and beach barbecues.
Beach clean-ups are just one way a single person can contribute to the preservation and protection of marine and coastal ecosystems. The Surfrider Foundation is also offering a special one-day-only ISD membership package, whereby beach enthusiasts can join or renew their membership for the discount price of $21 (normally $25), and also includes a free ISD t-shirt, and the opportunity to have your name featured in an upcoming issue of Surfing Magazine.
International Surfing Day is presented by Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine with support from Billabong, Islands, SurfTech, SoBe, Simple, WaveWatch, Pac Sun and Earthpack.
For more information on International Surfing Day, including event locations and details on ISD poster and video contests, go to http://www.intlsurfingday.com.
About Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world's oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 63 chapters across the United States and Puerto Rico, with international affiliates in Australia, Europe, Japan and Brazil.
About Surfing Magazine
Founded in 1964, Surfing Magazine is the global leader in coverage of progressive surfing. Surfing is the official magazine of the National Scholastic Surfing Association and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. The magazine's unique properties include International Surfing Day, Shaper of the Year, Art of Surfing, Heat, Surfing TV, and Surfing's Annual Swimsuit Issue. SURFING publishes 12 issues per year, and publishes daily on SurfingMagazine.com
