Project Save Our Surf: SURF 24,’ a two-day festival of surfing, music, film and community celebrating International Surfing Day June 19th-20th , Huntington Beach, California

WHO: World champion surfers Shaun Tomson and Peter ‘PT’ Townend join Project Save Our Surf founder/actress Tanna Frederick when they co- host the Third Annual Project SOS: SURF 24 a 24-hour surfathon to benefit Surfrider Foundation, Heal the Bay and Inside the Outdoors.

Celebrity surfers include Sam Trammel (True Blood), Dylan Bruno (Numb3rs), Jesse Spencer (House), Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints), Chad Lowe (24), Michael Munoz (Amazing Race), Eric Balfour (24), Brandon Boyd (Incubus), David Chokachi (Beyond the Break), Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, MD), Chris Bruno (Dead Zone) and Kathy Zuckerman (Gidget).
 

Surf luminaries participating include James Pribram, Matt Beacham, Mary Osborne, Angie Reno and Jon Rose (more names to be added.)
 

WHAT: Recreational surfers will be joined by pro- surfers and celebrities from TV and film as they compete to put up the best wave each hour from 12 noon Saturday, June 19th to 12 noon Sunday, June 20th. One surfer will receive the “SURF 24 Surfer of the Year” trophy.
 

On June 19th, opening ceremonies begin at 11 am with beach daytime events for the whole family including live music (Keaton Simons, Human Lab, ACIDIC and Common Sense), mural painting with Joanne “Art Miles” Tawfilis, guest speakers including Ed Begley Jr., food and beverage, volleyball, yoga and eco-friendly vendors.


At 8:30 pm a surf-film program will feature special appearances from cast and creators of “North Shore,” “Bustin’ Down the Door” and “The Cove.”

On June 20th, there will be a beach breakfast at 8 am (by donation), silent and live auctions and the presentation of the "Friends of the Ocean" award ceremony prior to closing ceremonies.
 

WHEN: 11 am on Saturday, June 19th - 12 noon on Sunday, June 20th
 

WHERE: Southside Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA
 

WHY: Project SOS: SURF 24 coincides with International Surfing Day, which was established by Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine to celebrate the sport of surfing and to promote clean water and clean oceans.
 

ABOUT: Heal The Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making southern California's coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean. They use research, education, community action and advocacy to pursue their mission. www.healthebay.org
Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. www.surfrider.org
 

Inside the Outdoors is a unique and hands-on environmental education program administered by the Orange County Department of Education whose mission is to empower students, teachers, parents, and the community to explore natural areas and expand their knowledge. www.ito.ocde.us
 

HOW: To register to surf, visit http://www.projectsaveoursurf.orgor call 424-781-0865.
 

CONTACT: Lori De Waal / Sarah J. De Bruin
mailto:Info@DeWaalPR.com
323-462-4122


 

The first annual Project Save Our Surf, co-hosted by actress Tanna Frederick and world-renowned surfer Shaun Tomson which was held April 5th in Santa Monica, raised over $40,000 for the non-profit group OCEANA. Celebrities such as Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm), David Chokachi (Baywatch), Eric Balfour (24) and Gregory Harrison (Trapper John MD) joined professional surfers Rob Machado, James Pribram, Jeremy Sherwin, Alex Gray, David O'Donnell, Chris Rydell, Jon Rose, Peter “P.T.” Townend and Frank Caronna in surf competitions during the day.


World-renowed surfer Shaun Tomson and actress Tanna Frederick take a break from surfing during Project Save Our Surf, a benefit for Oceana held April 5th in Santa Monica, California.

An evening gala hosted by Noah Wyle (ER) and director Henry Jaglom was attended by Elliot Gould, Judd Nelson, David Proval (The Sopranos), and Justine Pasek (Miss Universe 2002) in addition to the surfers listed above. At the gala, Rob Machado received the Project Save Our Surf award for his dedication to environmental activism in Southern California, and Billabong CEO Paul Naudé recieved the Oceana Sea Friend Award for his outstanding contributions to ocean conservation. The gala featured a performance by Tom Curran and Timmy Curran as well as an auction, where items including a surf lesson with Rob Machado, a guitar signed by Brandon Boyd of the band Incubus, and a role in an upcoming Henry Jaglom film were up for bid.

 
Judd Nelson and actress Tanna Frederick auctioned off a role in a Henry Jaglom film at Project Save Our Surf, a benefit for Oceana held April 5th in Santa Monica, California.

 
Actress Tanna Frederick and actor Eric Balfour (24) hit the waves at Project Save Our Surf, a benefit for Oceana, April 5th in Santa Monica, California.

 
Actress Tanna Frederick and actor Noah Wyle at the Project Save Our Surf gala benefiting Oceana, April 5th in Santa Monica, California.

 
Actress Tanna Frederick catches a wave during Project Save Our Surf, a benefit for Oceana, on April 5th in Santa Monica, California.

Visit www.projectsaveoursurf.com or OCEANA to learn more.

Join us on Sunday, April 5th for the first annual Project S.O.S. Surf-a-thon to benefit Non-Profit OCEANA, an international ocean conservation group.

Co-Host actress Tanna Frederick

WHO: Project Save Our Surf (Project SOS) was launched by actress Tanna Frederick and world-renowned surfer Shaun Tomson, both avid surfers concerned about the world's oceans. They were inspired to embrace the surfathon concept as a fun and rewarding family event, bringing together the legendary sport of surfing and beach lovers who want to make a difference. Project SOS is collaborating with a number of generous local and national sponsors including ZJ Boardinghouse, Quiksilver, Rocker Board Shop, Kreation Café, Charlie Palmer Restaurants and Natural Surf Technique..

WHAT:

Surf participants will raise money by asking people to sponsor their commitment to surf non-stop during a five-hour shift. The event will be followed by a Celebrity Gala* with a live band, auction, cocktails, tapas, buffet dinner, a performance by Tom Curren and a celebrity “blue” carpet befitting Oceana. Celebrities surfing the event include Michelle Rodriguez (”Lost”), David Chokachi (“Baywatch”) and World Champion of International Professional Surfing Peter “P.T.” Townend under Project SOS Surf Captain Frank Caronna. Other activities at the event include Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, environmental guest speakers, face painting, team relay races, yoga sessions, free massages, raffle prizes and musical performances by Francis Awe and The Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble, and Birdsong and the Eco-Wonders. The Honorary Event Committee includes Dennis Hopper, Jeff Garlin, Judd Nelson, director Ron Vignone , Rosanna Arquette , Eric Roberts. Noah Wyle, Ed Begley Jr., Justine Pasek (Miss Universe 2002), Elliot Gould, writer/director Phil Alden Robinson and director Henry Jaglom.
 

Co-Host famed surfer Shaun Tomson

WHEN: Surf-a-thon: Sunday, April 5, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Celebrity Gala Event: Sunday, April 5, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. WHERE: Surf-a-thon Celebrity Gala Event and Auction Ocean Park Beach Shutters on the Beach, Ballroom 2600 Barnard Way One Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 Santa Monica, CA 90401