Win a New Barracuda Surfboard

Posted by on Apr 17, 2013 in Combing the Coast, News | No Comments

As part of their launch of their summer Beachcomber Ale and to celebrate the sponsorship of Surfrider Vancouver Island and Combing the Coast, Vancouver Island Brewery has decided to offer the opportunity to win a brand new Barracuda surfboard. Visit Vancouver Island Brewery’s website for more details and to enter. Good luck and enjoy!  

Surfers, Oceans and Plastic: Karma Bag Launch Event

Posted by on Apr 13, 2013 in Events | No Comments

Surfrider Vancouver Island presents an evening profiling local businesses’, organizations’ and international surfers’ efforts to conserve our oceans and reduce plastic waste. • Local surfboard shaper, Will Hazen from Barracuda Surfboards, speaks about his business’ efforts to reduce their waste in plastics-based industry. • Discussion with Bryson Robertson about Ocean Gybe and plastic pollution around ...

Vancouver Island Brewery Sponsors Combing the Coast

Posted by on Apr 2, 2013 in Combing the Coast, Uncategorized | No Comments

Vancouver Island Brewery and Surfrider Vancouver Island are proud to announce an exciting new partnership. Vancouver Island Brewery and their Beachcomber Summer Ale are sponsoring the Combing the Coast Beach Cleanup Program. Now when you enjoy a crisp fresh bottle of Beachcomber this summer you can be stoked that you are also supporting Surfrider Vancouver Island ...

New Executive Committee Opportunity!

Posted by on Mar 19, 2013 in Blog, News, Uncategorized | No Comments

Surfrider Foundation, Vancouver Island Chapter is looking for a new Volunteer Coordinator to be on the Chapter Executive Committee. If you are stoked on the coast, like engaging with volunteers and community members and are into the work the Chapter is doing, check out the position description to learn more about this awesome opportunity to ...

GAIN German Auto Network and Volkswagen Victoria Support Combing the Coast

Posted by on Mar 10, 2013 in Combing the Coast | No Comments

    Surfrider Vancouver Island is happy to have collaborated with GAIN German Auto Network and Volkswagen Victoria on the past two local beach cleanup events and Port Renfrew and French Beach. GAIN German Auto Network and Volkswagen Victoria contributed the use of their Mercedes Sprinter Van and staff to help haul the debris collected at the ...

Surfrider donates $4740 to the CRD

Posted by on Jan 28, 2013 in Public Access | No Comments

Surfrider pitches in for Jordan River parklands On January 14, Surfrider Vancouver Island presented the Capital Regional District with a cheque for almost $5,000 in support of the purchase of the parklands at Jordan River. Well done! Surfrider has been working with other local community organizations to help protect The Point at Jordan River from ...

Surf Swap Donations

Posted by on Oct 24, 2012 in Events | No Comments

Pay for your surf swap gear by credit card!

Pledge Your Pebble

Posted by on Jul 14, 2012 in Public Access | No Comments

Surfrider Vancouver Island is working with The Land Conservancy to help raise money for their Wild Hills and Beaches campaign to help protect public beach access at Jordan River. With the help of your pledge, this beautiful area can be protected for everyone, forever. Purpose: Raise funds to contribute to the 35% of the purchase ...

Vargas Island Remote Beach Cleanup

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in Combing the Coast, Uncategorized | No Comments

Surfrider Vancouver Island is proud to be heading off to another remote beach to hold a significant cleanup event. Check here for more info.

Lonetree supports Surfrider VI

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in News, Uncategorized | No Comments

Surfrider Vancouver Island is proud to announce a new partnership with Lonetree Cider. 25¢ from the sale of every six pack of Lonetree from Cascadia Liquor Stores goes to support our Combing the Coast campaign. So this summer when you are looking for a crisp refreshing beverage, head over to Cascadia and grab a sixer ...