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Meeting Moved, Boards & Waves Expo, and Surf Art

July 11th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized

Chapter Meeting had to be rescheduled!

Moved from 7/14 to Monday, July 21st

Same place, same time. Monday, July 21st at 7:00pm at Fionn MacCool’s in Jacksonville Beach. It will be a relaxed meeting. We’ll discuss the Friends of Huguenot Park, past events and the upcoming Fall calendar. Grab a cool pint on a hot summer’s day from your favorite bartender!


Boards & Waves Expo 2008

When: July 12 & 13, 2008 from 10am-5pm daily
Where: Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center at 2700 N. Atlantic Avenue, North Daytona Beach
Cost: $5 admission (under 12 free)
Details: Visit BoardsandWaves.com or call 949-466-4110

Events:

  • Surfboard shaping demonstrations
  • Surfboard painting & art by Drew Brophy
  • Young Guns of Foam featuring today’s up-and-coming shapers
  • Q&A seminars with top shapers
  • Wave Forecasting with Surfline’s Mike Watson
  • Beach- and ocean-inspired artwork
  • Vintage surfboard collection
  • See the Kicker Audio Polaris!
  • Lots of product giveaways
  • Raffle drawings for surfboards
  • “after Expo” party at the Ocean Deck Saturday & Sunday night

“The Boards & Waves Expo will allow consumers the unique opportunity to talk face-to-face with over 50 of the industry’s top shapers, fin designers, foam & accessory manufacturers, local surf retailers, pro & amateur surfers, and more in a fun, friendly, and informative environment”, says Dave Seehafer–Expo organizer and action sports industry consultant.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Surfrider Foundation!


JaxSurfArt.com Launches!

Surfrider members and active First Coast surfers just launched a website dedicated to their amazing artwork! Current artists include Danny Barley, Damon Williams, David Lee and Kendrick Kidd. The Jax Surf Art Blog is a way to buy original artwork directly from local artists for a “bro” discount.

You can view the art at JaxSurfArt.Blogspot.com


Not a member?

All Surfrider Foundation members receive the following benefits:

  • 1 year’s worth (6 issues) of Surfrider’s award-winning publication,
  • Making Waves
  • Discounts at a growing number of retailers and restaurants
  • Surfrider Membership sticker
  • Surfrider Chapter contact and volunteer information
  • For signups $100 and above, you receive a special Surfrider T-shirt

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