Grommet Activist at Save The Waves Film Festival

A new short film by our young surfer-activist friend and Save The Waves ambassador Kyle Thiermann will premiere at Save The Waves Film Festival:SHOP LOCAL, SURF GLOBAL documents Kyle as he physically follows his purchase of a piece of clothing from a local surf shop in Santa Cruz to its factory origins in Sri Lanka.

In this new film, exotic adventures ensue as he uncovers the mysterious origins of the manufacturing of all the hard goods we take for granted. See it first at Save The Waves Film Festival!

LAUNCH IT - this Thursday 11/11

Join us on Thursday at the Park Chalet at SF's Ocean Beach for a Launch Party Happy Hour for Save The Waves Film Festival. We'll screen BALI HIGH - that 1981 surf travel classic with the awesome rock soundtrack - and CAPTURE, a documentary by Waves for Development.

We're at the Victoria Theatre on Friday - Save The Waves Film Festival:

Eco Surf Films, Art, Music at STW Film Festival

SAVE THE WAVES FILM FESTIVAL is on Friday, November 12 at the Victoria Theatre in San Francisco:

* Buy tickets here for STWFF * General Admission ($20) and VIP Admission ($50) tickets are on sale now!

Save The Waves Film Festival features the Malloy's 180 SOUTH surf adventure film; Dave Rastovich's new TRANSPARENT SEA; and Mickey Smith's DARKSIDE OF THE LENSE; the festival short films include fascinating heart-stoppers about the 2009-2010 Mavericks surf season, eco surf issues tackled by Save The Waves own film program, and local activist inspirations!

Featuring live music by MY PEOPLES (formerly Kapakahi) and a crazy art exhibit by Brooklyn artist MIKE HOUSTON.

Get your tickets now for this epic one-night event:

www.brownpapertickets.com/event/134687

Thank you. All proceeds benefit the non-profit environmental programs of Save The Waves Coalition.

All art in this post is made by Mike Houston.

Chile Relief - a One Photo Update

Here's a quick shot of our Chile earthquake relief team at work. We built this greenhouse and now the ladies shown below are growing and selling flowers from it. With the profits they're rebuilding the homes destroyed in their neighborhood! They're doing really well. Photo by Geoffrey Ragatz.

Team Fuerza Chile at work. Geoffrey Ragatz photo. 

- Click here for another Chile relief photo from last week. Full Chile relief update coming soon.

Malibu World Surfing Reserve Map

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This is the official boundary map of the Malibu World Surfing Reserve. Join us on October 9 for the dedication and celebration in Malibu:

www.worldsurfingreserves.org

Join Us On October 9:

MALIBU WORLD SURFING RESERVE
Dedication & celebration on October 9 in Malibu
Presented by Save The Waves Coalition

World Surfing Reserves Partners: Save The Waves Coalition, National Surfing Reserves & International Surfing Association
Malibu World Surfing Reserve Partners: California Coastal Commission, Santa Monica Baykeeper, Surfrider West Los Angeles/Malibu, County of Los Angeles, City of Malibu & Mayor "Zuma Jay," Project Save Our Surf, EcoHero Kids Foundation, Malibu Surfing Association, Surfing Heritage Foundation, NativeCalifornia.com.
Blue Ocean Supporters: Paul Mitchell, Body Glove, Billabong, Duke's Malibu.
Green Wave Supporters: Jim Beam, Primo, Clif Bar, Ocean Vodka, Rosenthal Winery, The Malibu Motel, Surfline, Patagonia, Peligroso Tequila, Volcom.
Thank you to the Malibu Local Stewardship Council: Michael Blum, Steven Lippman, Allen Sarlo, Bill Parr, Andy Lyon, Julie Cox, Dillon Perillo, and Josh Farberow.

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Fundraiser tickets on sale now - buy tickets here - admission includes music by Jon Swift & Friends, buffet & open bar.







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Schedule of Events for Malibu World Surfing Reserve on Saturday, October 9, 2010:

* 7AM - SUNRISE PADDLE OUT at First Point - free event & all are welcome!

* 11AM - DEDICATION CEREMONY at Surfrider Beach - free event & all are welcome!

* 7PM - FUNDRAISER CELEBRATION at Duke's Malibu - tickets on sale now - all ages. 7PM live music at Duke's with Jon Swift & Friends. Admission includes live music, hosted open bar and buffet.

Malibu photo courtesy of Bill Parr.

Project Save Our Surf Joins WSR

Project Save Our Surf Bands Together with World Surfing Reserves

Organization joins Save The Waves Coalition in support for Malibu World Surfing Reserve

September 1, 2010 – World Surfing Reserves and Save The Waves Coalition announced collaboration with Project Save Our Surf, an organization dedicated to ocean and marine ecosystem conservation. Project SOS works in Southern California to advocate for clean beaches and oceans.

“Project Save Our Surf is in full support of the Malibu World Surfing Reserve, and is joining Save The Waves to help preserve one of our most sacred habitats: cherished surf breaks,” said actress, surfer and PSOS founder Tanna Frederick. “Malibu is being designated not only for its world class surf, but for its diverse wildlife, coastal ecosystem and native land as well.”

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Project Save Our Surf in action at the "Surf24" event.