Nick Gabaldón Day, a celebration of African American beach culture heritage with introductory surf lessons and experiences with ocean stewardship was held this year on Saturday, June 4. The Bay...
African Americans, Women and Beach Culture in the News!
Over the last few months several articles appeared about African Americans’ and women’s history of enjoying the beach culture of California. First up, Ryan Reft's three articles written for KCET’s...
Black Surfers Made the Claremont Colleges New Student Retreat 2013-14 A Standout Success!
Members of the Black Surfer Collective (BSC) and their compatriots were featured guest speakers and instructors in segments of the Claremont University Consortium (CUC)/Office of Black Student Affairs’...
Ocean Lover Nick Gabaldón and the Historical African American beach Gathering Place from Another Era in Santa Monica, Honored on June 1, 2013
Wonderful day you and [all] planned. My daughter Asha has repeated the Nick story over and over to friends and family. -Louis Emile Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Santa Monica, California, Email/6...
A Fun Way to Learn about Pollution in the Ocean and Local History, New HTB Eco-Surf Mobile App
Also, as part of the Nick Gabaldón Day, Heal the Bay premiered its eco-surf mobile app, SurfGod HtB - produced in partnership with Torrid Games. A unique, first person game for iPhone/iPad, players surf...
California Coastal Cleanup Day 2012 Events
The California Coastal Cleanup Day/Coastweeks 2012 events, September 15 and 16, were a very rewarding collaboration, with historic preservation, aquatic, and environmental groups participating to educate...