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SPEND 15 MINUTES AND SURF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
Swell Blog —
WOULD YOU SPEND 15 MINUTES, IF IT MEANT SURFING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?
We thought you would. And the good news is you can. All across the country, surfers are facing access and environmental fights that fail to consider their needs and enormous impact. While fishermen and other recreational ocean users flex big muscle in courthouses and town halls, surfers get pushed aside a ’segment group.’ A minor hobby for punk kids - instead of healthy lifestyle for whole families. That’s because we let them. Go to ...
Trestles. The force of many
Oceans Waves Beaches —
... of onramps" philosophy. Chad Nelsen, our Environmental Director, is getting his PhD. His area of study for this degree surrounds the economics of surfing (and our coastal regions). We aren't going to sit back and let others (like the TCA) assign a zero value to stunning, unique natural resources like Trestles. Our work on this campaign is now being offered for all breaks. Check out this article on this subject, then go here and start the process of understanding some of the value components for your region and ...
Surf-First.org - Take the Poll and be Counted!
NYNJSurf —
WOULD YOU SPEND 15 MINUTES, IF IT MEANT SURFING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? [image] Here it is - the grand attempt to finally break the sterotypes and show the true economic and social impact of the surf community! There's political and economic power in numbers - Just 15 minutes of your time and you can be a part of the great effort to join surfers together, reverse stereotypes and help industries and politicians understand the potential impact of their decisions! ...
Take the Surf-First Survey
Newyorksurf.com - Surfing Information for the New York area —
... families. That’s because we let them.
Despite being a 1000-year-old sport with a $7 billion industry, surfing has failed to produce the demographic and economic studies to show who we are, where we live, and what we spend. So while other interest groups bolster their arguments with impressive numbers to prove their positions, all-too often, surfers get blindsided and bowled over, unable to offer a single hard number to support their cases or save their breaks.
Click here to read more, and take the Survey.
Save your own Trestles
Oceans Waves Beaches —
... and ill-conceived plan to put a toll road through a park... (if this is new to you, here's a summary). I'm guessing you said more than once "I'm stoked Trestles is getting a lot of attention but what about my break?"' One of the reasons we backed Trestles was to learn how to replicate certain aspects of these kinds of fights. This brings me to SurfFirst. Would you spend 30 minutes if it meant surfing the rest of your life? Go here and invest a half an hour in YOUR break.
National Surf Survey at Surf-First.org
ENVIROMENIALIST —
... All over the country, surfers are facing beach access and environmental fights that fail to consider their needs and enormous impact. While fishermen and other recreational ocean users flex big muscle in courthouses and town halls, surfers get pushed aside as a 'segment group.' A minor hobby for punk kids - instead of healthy lifestyle for whole families. Take this survey by Surf-First and you can help protect our interests as surfers and lovers of the beach. ...
No Mercy at Mercer's
ESPN: Surfing —
... and time and effort to get the (designated summer) surf zones to where they are," says Adam Shay, "We think that by attacking this issue there is a serious risk of losing what we already have - adequate surf zones and red flag policy- and that would be a step in the wrong direction."
I understand the need to consider repercussions, but it's a shame that local municipalities can hold that kind of power over surfers. This is where someone needs to show the city council just how much revenue surfing brings to the town. ...
What Are Waves Worth?
ESPN: Surfing —
... which included how much cash could be generated if the breakwater came down. Collins estimates 400,000 visitors a year if there were waves to be had.
Oahu is obviously an extreme example, but in every town that attracts surfers, it's a considerable amount. Look at Hermosa Costa Rica, or Tofino, Brittish Columbia. You can wave your incense and talk about wildlife in San Mateo all you want, but the people of San Clemente know how much money Trestles brings in.
This is the point of Surf First. And if you haven't been to that site yet, fill out the survey. This is ...
(07/30) "Surf-First" Survey to Protect Breaks
Surfline Surf Wire —
"Surf-First" Survey to Protect Breaks July 30, 2009 PRESS RELEASE You surfed your favorite spots for days on end - Surf-First wants you to surf them the rest of your life Arms finally rested-up? Good. You're gonna need 'em to to fill out our survey . Last week was big for US surfers. Four days of fun waves from Miami to Montauk. Twice that in size and duration for most of the West Coast. Do the math and you get tens of thousands of surfers scoring even more sessions across tons of surf spots. Now the time's come to convert those numbers into hard data to make sure every break ...
Surf First Survey
ESPN: Surfing —
Let's face it, you're a selfish jerk.
You are self-centered, greedy and egotistical. I am too. Most surfers are. When you headed out for this last West Coast or hurricane swell, you were thinking about one thing — getting waves for yourself.
Well, now you can do something that isn't just self-serving. If you haven't yet, go to Surf First and fill out the survey. Surf First and the Surfrider Foundation are working up the data to show just how much each surf spot is worth. Money talks. But the time to take the survey is almost up.
It's still selfish. You are ...
