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International Surfing Day Returns June 20

If you haven’t already, mark your calendars for this Saturday, June 20, for International Surfing Day 2009. Check out this press release from the Surfrider Foundation for more information:

“WHAT: Grab your surfboards, wax and wetsuits and paddle out in celebration of International Surfing Day’s five-year anniversary.  Founded by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine, and presented by Monster Energy, International Surfing Day unites surfers from around the world in celebration of the sport of surfing, and encourages all ocean lovers to give back by participating in local Surfrider Foundation chapter events.

In addition to giving back ISD participants have the opportunity to compete in a variety of on-site challenges and win prizes from: Electric, Ocean Minded, Matix, DVS, O’Neill, Reef, Sector Nine, Globe, Vans, Body Glove, Patagonia, Billabong, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Ecousable, Western Federal Credit Union and DaKine.  The complete list of challenges can be found at www.intlsurfingday.com.

WHO: Surfrider Foundation members, volunteers and activists, surfers, and anyone who loves the ocean.

WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 2009

WHERE: This year, International Surfing Day boasts over 100 participants, including all 70 Surfrider Foundation chapters throughout the United States.  For a complete list of events, go to www.intlsurfingday.com .

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ALEXIS HENRY, SURFRIDER FOUNDATION at 949.732.6413 or AHENRY@SURFRIDER.ORG or ELISHIA MATTA at 949.661.5149 or ELISHIA.MATTA@SORC.COM.”

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International Surfing Day Introduces Challenges on June 20

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - COMPETE, SURF, CREATE FOR A GOOD CAUSE

International Surfing Day Announces Challenges and Prizes

San Clemente, CA (June 1, 2009) –In celebration of International Surfing Day’s 5th anniversary on June 20, Surfrider Foundation chapters and other ocean lovers around the world will be holding three on-site challenges to get beach-goers creating, surfing and competing: Costume Party: Best Costume While Riding a Wave, Most Spots Surfed on ISD: Photo and/or Video Contest, and the Butt Challenge: How Many Cigarette Butts You Can Collect in an Hour.

In addition, ISD “challenge” sponsors are hosting a variety of activities ranging from filmmaking, to beach cleanups, to art and surf contests. This year, “challenges” and prizes are sponsored by Electric, Ocean Minded, Matix, DVS, O’Neill, Reef, Sector Nine, Globe, Vans, Volcom, Body Glove, Patagonia, Billabong, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Ecousable and DaKine.

“We are very excited to continue the tradition of incorporating ‘challenges’ into International Surfing Day,” says SURFING Magazine’s editor-in-chief Travis Ferre. “The ‘challenges’ are a great way for people to get involved and be creative all while giving back to a good cause, our oceans.”

Founded five years ago by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine, International Surfing Day, presented by Monster Energy, unites surfers from around the world in celebration of the sport of surfing. As is tradition with the annual holiday, surfers will do their part to give back to our oceans, waves and beaches through various organized events such as clean-ups and restoration projects courtesy of the Surfrider Foundation.

For more information on International Surfing Day, including challenges, events and participating chapters, please go to www.intlsurfingday.com.

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Surfers Worldwide Unite to Celebrate The Fifth Annual International Surfing Day

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - Over 100 Events Scheduled To Take Place Globally on June 20

San Clemente, CA (April 21, 2009) – On June 20, 2009, surfers globally will wax their boards, paddle out and catch waves in honor of International Surfing Day presented by Monster Energy.

Founded five years ago by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine, International Surfing Day unites surfers from around the world in celebration of the sport of surfing. As is tradition with the annual holiday, surfers will do their part to give back to our oceans, waves and beaches through various organized events such as clean-ups and restoration projects courtesy of the Surfrider Foundation.

“We are really excited to be celebrating International Surfing Day’s five year anniversary,” says Laura Mazzarella, Surfrider Foundation’s Marketing Manager.  “The success and growth since the first celebration is phenomenal, and we look forward to continue growing and raising awareness in the years to come.”

In addition to over 100 coastal events taking place worldwide, various International Surfing Day sponsors will be hosting special “challenges,” that will allow the public to compete for prizes through various activities.  In celebration of ISD’s 5th anniversary, there will be five on-site challenges: You Tube Challenge: Best ISD Influence Video, Most Unique Piece of Trash, Best Trash Sculpture, Costume Party: Best Costume While Riding a Wave, and Most Spots Surfed on ISD: Photo and/or Video Contest.  ISD prize sponsorships will be announced shortly.

For more information on International Surfing Day, including challenges, events and participating chapters, please go to www.intlsurfingday.com.

About Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Now in its 25th year, the Surfrider Foundation has grown from a small group of dedicated surfers in Malibu, California to a global movement made up of over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide.

About SURFING Magazine
Founded in 1964, SURFING Magazine is the global leader in coverage of progressive, international and competitive surfing. As the official magazine of the National Scholastic Surfing Association and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, SURFING continues to showcase Generation Now and the generations of the future. SURFING’s unique properties include International Surfing Day and Shaper of the Year. SURFING publishes 12 issues per year as well as the annual Swimsuit Special.

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