Mark your calendar to be heard by the President’s National Ocean Council (NOC) on July 1st in Portland, Oregon. The listening sessions to be held around the country on the new National Policy for the Stewardship of the Ocean, Coasts, and Great Lakes. This policy was established by President Obama through an executive order in July 2010 and is currently being implemented through the National Ocean Council. This comes as a great opportunity for Oregonians to learn more about the National Ocean Policy and provide input on strategic action plans. For more information, check out our national coastal blog and mark your calendar for July 1, 2011 at Portland State University.

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It’s the 3rd annual Otter Rock n Roll Beach Cleanup Challenge and Youth Surf Contest! Registration is now open for this fantastic opportunity, the only such event exclusive to youth 18 and under and their families on the Oregon coast. Each yer the Oregon chapters of Surfrider Foundation put on this event to help inspire and get kids more involved in protecting and enjoying the oceans, waves and beaches in celebration of International Surf Day. Register now and learn more at www.otterrockandroll.com.

It’s gonna be a great weekend! Surf is shaping up and we can’t wait to see everyone for the Clean Water Classic starting this Saturday. Online registration closes tomorrow, we’re currently up to 115 surfers for this great event! See you there!

Don’t miss this great event! Registration fees are being generously donated to Surfrider Foundation chapters in Oregon!

Mt Bachelor holds the first event of its kind inspired by none other than legendary surfer and Mt. Bachelor Ambassador, Gerry Lopez (also a guest judge for the event!). This snowboard only event will be held in the slopestyle arena under the Pine Marten Chair.  A series of huge sweeping banked corners, quarter pipes and spines will be shaped into wave-like features for a flowing course bringing the surf to the mountain. The Big Wave course finishes at the bottom with a long spine for slashes on the right or the left and ending into a wide slasher bowl. Riders will be judged on the same elements as a Big Wave surf competition; control, speed and power. Registration proceeds go to the Oregon  Chapters of Surfrider Foundation. To register or learn more about the event - go here!
$20 competitor fee – limited entry.  The Big Kahuna’s in both the male and female divisions will win a custom Gerry Lopez Surfboard!

The Big Wave Challenge will be followed by a Luau in the Clearing Rock featuring traditional luau cuisine along with live music featuring Bend’s local Hawaiian musician, Bill Keale