To Surf and to Serve

I'm trying to compile a list of links for Charities and lobbying groups involved in the Windsurfing, Surfing and Beach Sports sectors.

I've always been impressed with the work of Surf Aid, the varous Surfrider Chapters worldwide, and of course the UK's Surfers Against Sewage.

Overall we ignore and under-estimate the contribution these organizations make to our on-water and in-water experiences, and in the the case of SurfAid, what we should be giving back to the local comunities we take from with our wave-hungry visits around the globe. (See their website for details on their vital 'Malaria Sucks'  malaria prevention and assistance. Forget the Credit Crunch. Please donate today).

I used to work for Gaastra who sponsored Surfrider and SAS. Gaastra printed the logos showing their support on the sail bags. What do you think? Maybe we should pressure more brands to fund these hard-working associations some more?

The PWA have set an example by displaying a strong list of Environmental groups in their Links Pages.

So if you know of any worthy voluntary or campaigning groups that the industry should know about, then please let me know or leave a link in the Comments section below. Thanks.

One more piece of news. Technique Guru Jem Hall's 'Performance Boost' clinics are filling-up, so if you're in need of a pep talk or two then you'd better consider signing-up for visit to say Baja with Jem ASAP. (Subject to all clients and Jem making donations to Surfrider et cetera of course...I'll be checking the shots for sail stickers to prove they've raised some funds.)