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Joey Buran resigns
as USA Surf Team coach 0

Jun4

Surfing America, the National Governing Body (NGB) for Surfing in the United States, announced today the resignation of Joey Buran as Head Coach of the PacSun USA Surf Team.

Buran’s resignation comes after two years in the position and a successful effort in keeping the USA Surf Team in medal winning results.  After dedicating an incredible amount of time, energy, and passion to Surfing America and the USA Team program, Buran has decided to pursue a new and exciting personal opportunity—promoting the worldwide tour and ministry for his new documentary film Beyond the Dream: the Joey Buran Story.

“Working with Surfing America and coaching the PacSun USA Surf Team has truly been a blessing in my life,” said Buran.  “And, while we did not win the Gold Medal as a team, I believe it was a successful effort and am very proud of all we accomplished.”

Under Buran’s leadership, the PacSun USA Surf Team earned three ISA team medals in as many competitions: copper at the 2008 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships, silver at the 2008 ISA World Surfing Games, and copper at the 2009 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships.

“Joey has been a tremendous coach and a great friend,” said Mike Gerard, Surfing America’s Executive Director.  “While Surfing America deeply regrets the loss, we are extremely proud and honored to have had Joey Buran involved in the program—and completely understand his desire to pursue the huge opportunity ahead of him.  Joey’s new movie is a very powerful testament that will no doubt make a big impression on viewers throughout the world.  We wish Joey the very best in his exciting new venture!”

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Surfrider Needs Help to Save North Carolina Surf Spots 0

Jun4

Act Now- SB 832

For the third year in a row, the N.C. General Assembly is considering a bill that would punch a hole in North Carolina’s long-standing ban on hardened structures that keeps our beaches public and natural. These structures can have major impacts on surf spots and healthy beaches. We need your help today if North Carolina’s beaches are to be protected for tomorrow.

The bill, SB 832, which already passed the N.C. Senate, is set to be heard by the House Environment Committee. Please contact your House representative and ask them to oppose this grave threat to our beaches.

The natural beauty and economic value of North Carolina’s public beaches and inlets exists today in large measure because our state leaders long ago adopted a conservative management policy that bans the use of hardened structures-seawalls, jetties and groins of any kind-from our coast. We agree there needs to be a plan for property threatened by coastal erosion –but tell the legislators that S832 is not it.

Take action by clicking here.

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London Surf Club loses member Jose Rommel Souza in Air France Flight 447 tragedy 0

Jun4

It is with great sadness that we are hearing that one of our members, Jose Rommel Souza may have been on Air France Flight 447.

Rommel was a brilliant surfer, much loved and active member of the club.

He joined several years ago, and straightaway made a huge impact, amongst other things joining a core group of big wave surfers within the club.

He would regularly chase waves all over Europe and the World at a moments notice.

Our heartfelt thoughts, and deepest sympathies go out to his family and the ones he loved at this difficult time.

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