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Seal Beach has played a huge role in surf culture and in the sport of surfing locally as well as worldwide for decades. In an effort to honor and preserve the achievements of influential figures in the Seal Beach surf community, the Seal Beach Boardriders Club created the Seal Beach Surfing Hall of Fame.  The weekend of April 27, marked the 2nd annual Seal Beach Surfing Hall of Fame induction in which Robert and his father Blackie were honored alongside Nancy Katin, Rich Chew, and Kurt Augsburger. In the 40’s and 50’s Blackie was one of the top surfers on...

Surfing Heritage and Culture Center has been working with sponsors and agencies in Sacramento to create "The Endless Summer" special interest license plate. If approved, proceeds will help SHACC programming to share the history and culture of surfing with future generations. The plate is licensed by Bruce Brown Films and features the iconic poster image designed by artist, John Van Hamersveld. The State of California requires that SHACC submit a minimum of 7,500 applicants before it will approve the plate and proceed with its creation. SHACC has opened a "pre-registration" site in order to gather names to show the public's...

The Robert August Surf & Turf 2018 is quickly approaching from March 9-11, see here for more info.  Friday the 9th.  Check in and live music at Vaquero. Saturday the 10th.  4-Man scramble golf tournament at Hacienda Pinilla, followed by a party at the new Chirinquito with a fashion show, food and cocktails. Sunday the 11th.  Team surf competition in front of Lola's with breakfast.  That evening, closing ceremonies and awards at Vaquero. http://www.cepiacostarica.org/en/  

Many thanks to the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame for recognizing Robert August this year for lifetime achievements of his involvement in the surfing industry. Please join us at the induction: Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at 9 am at the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum on 5th and Olive.Now in its new home in Huntington Beach, this event celebrates the pioneers of shaping surfboards as a true craft, culture and obvious talent – held at the HB International Surfing Museum.Started in 2000 by Bob Bolen & Mike Ester to honor the life time achievements of its inductees ...those who...

Come join us down in Tamarindo April 21-23, 2017 for the Annual Surf and Turf event! Please click on this link for more information.  A Great organization and a great cause!  Event details and sign up