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The SB Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation Raises over $14,000
On January 12th, warm Santa Ana winds greeted over 300 people who came out in support of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation’s
efforts to save the Gaviota coast, at the First Annual “Martinis and Bikinis,” a new year’s celebration of fashion and fun.
Held at The Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, it was a closing reception for the “Glass Love: Contemporary Art and Surf” exhibit, which the chapter
co-sponsored.
Local surf shops and community designers Feisty Swimwear, The Beach House, Truman & Grace, The Bikini Factory, Asha Couture, Deckers, Happy
Endings Apparel, Low Tide Rising Apparel, Super Buddha Clothing, Surf Country, J7 Surf, and Solitude (owned by 1977 World Champion surfer and
Montecito resident Shaun Tomson, who was on hand with his wife Carla) highlighted their 2008 men & women's swimwear and surfwear clothing lines, with
local models styled by Salon U, who donated their services to do hair and make-up for 18 models! They didn’t stop there, as salon owner Joel Patrick DJed
the fashion show and party following a tight set of instrumental surf music by local band, “Kelp.”
Food donated by Louie’s California Bistro, The Sojourner Café, Aldo’s Italian Restaurant and Quantum Kitchen & Cocktails, Duo Catering and Events,
Village Modern Foods, and Trader Joe’s complimented a p.i.n.k. Vodka Martini bar that featured special mixed drinks (“The Red Tide Pomegranate Martini,”
“The Gaviota Grapefruit Martini” and “The SB Surfrider Classic Martini”) for the event created by bartenders graciously supplied by Milk & Honey Restaurant.
A variety of Twin Fin Wines, New Belgium Brewing Company beers, Babycham and Matilija Water added to the night’s festivities.
A raffle featuring a “Fat Tire” cruiser donated by New Belgium and a silent auction including donations of a Jason Kline Third World surfboard, an
autographed ukulele from Jack Johnson, donations from The Four Seasons Biltmore, The Upham Hotel, OS3 Skateboards, Sustainable Vine, Oniric Records,
Low Tide Rising Apparel, The SB Museum of Natural History, Zog's, Asha Couture. Chocolate Maya, Super Buddha Clothing, Caribbean Coffee, Embe
Fashion, Tikiwaxx, The Church of Skatan, Deckers Outdoor, TEVA, Aldo's Italian Restaurant, as well as artwork and prints by Hank Pitcher, Amy Bird, Mike
Ackerman and renowned surf photographers Dan Merkel and Branden Aroyan gave the crowd ample opportunities to support the chapter.
The event raised much needed funds to protect coastal resources threatened by development - specifically at the Santa Barbara Ranch which proposes
building up to 75 mega-mansions, plus guest houses and out buildings (many on coastal bluff tops), in the “Naples” area north of Goleta. The SB chapter of
the Surfrider Foundation continues to challenge inappropriate development along the Gaviota coast, ensuring preservation of the rural character of our
coast from urban sprawl.
“Martinis & Bikinis” was an amazing success, raising over $14,000 and increasing the community’s awareness of pending development on the Gaviota
coast. Chapter Chair Scott Bull and tireless volunteers are already planning next year’s event!
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world's oceans, waves and
beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers, the Surfrider
Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 60 chapters across the United States and Puerto Rico, with international affiliates in Australia, Europe,
Japan and Brazil.
SB Surfrider is a local, all-volunteer ocean and watershed environmental group (A 501(c)3 not-for-profit, Tax ID # 959341826), comprised of surfers
and non-surfers alike, working on public
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