Sunday, February 2, 2014

The Eco Challenge Gold Coast - wooden surfboard expression session

The Eco Challenge Gold Coast - wooden surfboard expression session will take place on Sunday the 16th of March 2014 9am to 1pm at Tomewin St, Currumbin Beach as part of Bleach Boulevard. This event using alternative surf craft will fund-raise for Surfrider Foundation, Rise Above Plastics project while having maximum fun.


Entry fee:
Minimum - gold coin
Maximum - surprise us
All entry fees will be donated to Surfrider Foundation, Rise Above Plastics projec

Expression session wooden crafts:
Handplanes
Bodyboards
Alaia
Standard Shortboard
Standard Longboard

Expression session craft format:
Each craft section will have 5 surfers in the water and will be judged on how much fun they are having by the stoked crowd. Each of the expressionisters will be awarded
dunal plants as their prize.

5 dunal plants for flip top head
4 dunal plants for gobsmacking
3 dunal plants for gutwrencher
2 dunal plants for wide on
1 dunal plant for big smirk
10 bonus dunal plants for maneuver that receives collective hoots from the crowd.
At the end of the event all plants will receive a home around the expression site ably assisted by Griffith Centre for coastal management BeachCare.

Eco Challenge Gold Coast will accept expressions of interest for sponsorship only from companies that have high ethical & sustainable standards for their products or services.

Eco Challenge Gold Coast

Surfrider Foundation Gold Coast/Tweed Branch & Climate Wave Enterprises - ecological event solutions invite you to the Eco Challenge Gold Coast - first event is the wooden surfboard expression session which will take place on Sunday the 16th of March 2014 9am to 1pm at Tomewin St, on Currumbin Beach as part of Bleach Boulevard.

This project evolved from a love of the ocean, surfing, community and sustainable events. We've met many people that have the same passion for the environment and community and with this event we hope to highlight the advantages of thinking outside the square while developing projects that align with our ethical standards and leaving environmental & social legacies. So come on over and like https://www.facebook.com/EcoChallengeGoldCoast & check out http://ecochallengegoldcoast.com


1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hey Grant thanks very much for the plug. With just under 6 weeks to go Eco Challenge Gold Coast would like to hear from anyone with an interest in this event greg@ecochallengegoldcoast.com

Cheers