Who we are
Our vision is to protect 100% of the Southern Vancouver Island coastline.
Surfrider Foundation South Vancouver Island (SFSVI) is a grassroots non-profit coastal protection organization with a MISSION that is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network. SFSVI has been operating in Victoria, British Columbia since its establishment in 2004.
We are a VOLUNTEER-RUN organization made up of a community of passionate activists, ranging from ocean recreators to academics to working professionals of all ages!
Our VISION is to protect 100% of the Southern Vancouver Island coastline.
Surfrider Foundation’s Five Barrels of Focus
Plastic Pollution
Clean Water
Beach Access
Coastal Preservation
Ocean Protection
How SFSVI Surfs the Five Barrels
SFVI volunteers act on the five issues through the following Programs:
Part of a Sea Change
SFSVI is part of an international volunteer network run by the Surfrider Foundation. The Surfrider Foundation was established in Malibu, California in 1984 after a group of surfers became concerned about the environmental threats posed by escalating coastal development at their favourite surf break, Surfrider Beach.
Over the last 35+ years, the Surfrider Foundation has built a volunteer network of 84 chapters & 40 clubs across the United States and in Canada, and is spread across more than 15 countries around the world!
We are proud to be one of the three chapters that are working to protect the Canadian Pacific Northwest coastline, alongside our sister chapters, Surfrider Foundation Pacific Rim and Surfrider Foundation Vancouver, as well as the Surfrider University of Victoria club!