THE COVE is currently showing at the Tara Cinemas Atlanta (23455 Cheshire Bridge NE) and has been held over until at least August 20th. We are working on setting a date for Surfrider members to attend this movie as a group. Also keep an eye out for the Surfrider table. Click HERE to see the showtimes. Use our contact page to let us know if you are interested in staffing the table.

This film won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

THE COVE begins in Taiji, Japan, where former dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry has come to set things right after a long search for redemption. In the 1960s, it was O’Barry who captured and trained the 5 dolphins who played the title character in the international television sensation “Flipper.” But his close relationship with those dolphins led O’Barry to a radical change of heart. One fateful day, a heartbroken Barry came to realize that these deeply sensitive, highly intelligent and self-aware creatures so beautifully adapted to life in the open ocean must never be subjected to human captivity again.

This mission has brought him to Taiji. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji, driven by a multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry and an underhanded market for mercury-tainted dolphin meat, engage in an unseen hunt. Undeterred, O’Barry joins forces with filmmaker Louis Psihoyos and the Ocean Preservation Society to get to the truth of what’s really going on in the cove. The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure and arresting imagery that adds up to an urgent plea for hope.

To learn more about the issues in the film and how to take action, please visit: http://www.takepart.com/thecove/

Please join us for the August meeting of the Surfrider Foundation Atlanta Chapter. We will be discussing current environmental topics and upcoming events. We will also be showing a surf movie you probably haven’t seen before and won’t want to miss. DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER. SEE LINK BELOW.

Date: August 13, 2009

Time: 7pm and 830pm. (NOTE: The 7pm meeting is at capacity. We are adding a second showing of the movie at 830pm. The registration link below is for the 830pm show.)

Location: San Francisco Coffee, 1192 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. We are meeting on the patio in the back.

Other Info: San Francisco Coffee will have beverages, pastries and desserts for sale.

Fees: It’s free!

Membership: Members and non-members are welcome. PLEASE INVITE ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN JOINING SURFRIDER. If you want to join or renew your membership, click the “Join Now” banner on this site.  Be sure to designate Atlanta as your chapter during the signup process.

REGISTER: Please register at Ticketbud by clicking HERE to let us know you are coming. It only takes a second.

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The Executive Committee meeting will be held on September 3, 2009 at 7pm.

Exact place TBD.

The Executive Committee will meet on June 30, 2009.

Location: Charity’s house

Time: 7:00

EC Members, please RSVP to chair@surfrideratlanta.org to indicate if you will attend.

UPDATE: Pictures from this event are posted under News.

SURFERS WORLDWIDE UNITE TO CELEBRATE THE FIFTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY.

Created by Surfing Magazine, this surfing holiday gives us a chance to celebrate the sport and bring awareness to the state of our oceans and beaches. On June 20, 2009, surfers globally will wax their boards, paddle out and catch waves in honor of International Surfing Day.

TRIP DETAILS:

The Emerald Coast Chapter has offered to host the Atlanta Chapter for a Gulf Coast trip .  Below is the current plan, subject to change for flexibility of those attending or wave conditions. We are also exploring options with other chapters on the East Coast.

Time: Friday mid-morning departure from Atlanta but we may have separate cars so we can stagger the departure.

Activities: Attend the YOLO Stand Up Paddle Race (www.yoloboard.com) at 530pm on Friday night. Saturday is a beach day with  a cleanup event followed by some music, food, and a bonfire on the beach (environmentally friendly and permitted). If there are no waves we can do a stand up paddle trip to Shell Island or other location.

Location: Destin, Florida (other locations are being scouted including St. Augustine, Jacksonville and Folly Beach). If you want to help plan a trip to these locations, please get in touch.

Accommodations: Camping most likely or we will find a place to stay at no or minimal cost.

Contact: Please email isd2009@surfrideratlanta.org if you want to attend this event or if you want more information. Please provide your name, email, and telephone number. THIS IS THE OFFICIAL RSVP LIST SO PLEASE EMAIL US, EVEN IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY INDICATED YOU WANT TO ATTEND.

Other info:

Do I need to know how to surf? No. We will teach you if you don’t know how to surf or you can just hang out.

Do I need to bring a surfboard? No. We will have surfboards, stand up paddleboards, and an outrigger kayak.

How much is this going to cost? Not much. Chip in for some gas if you can.

Who else is going? Steve Combs has agreed to lead the trip and has surfed the Gulf Coast for 20 years.  We’ve got the gear. All we need is some stoked people.

Does the Gulf Coast have waves? Check out Steve’s pictures here from last season on the Gulf Coast. Be sure to hit the next page button at the bottom to see prior seasons.

What’s the wave forecast? We will update the forecast as the departure date grows closer.  Check out our Links page if you want to see some forecast links.

I am not sure if I can go? Sign up to get more information. We want to know if you are even considering going.  Email us at the contact address above to sign up asap.

UPDATE: Pictures from this event are posted under News

Come out and join the Surfrider Foundation Atlanta Chapter on May 30 for our first (of many) Chattahoochee River clean-ups. We have teamed up with the National Park Service who will provide us with trash pickers, canoes and shuttles for those on foot.

Breakfast will be provided.

Where: Paces Mill Parking lot. For directions go to
www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/pacesmill.htm
When: May 30 (if it rains, the clean-up will be postponed)
Time: 9:00 am
Contact: Charity McConchie – volunteer@surfrideratlanta.org

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Please join us for the first general membership meeting of the Surfrider Foundation Atlanta Chapter. We are excited to have Sally Bathea from the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper come out to speak about the state of the river and how it impacts the ocean. All are welcome, so invite a friend.

Where: Front Page News, Little Five Points
When: May 27, 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Howard Hsu – chair01@surfrideratlanta.org

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The River Revival Watershed Sessions, An Atlanta Rocker’s Jam will be held Thursday, May 14, from 6:30 – 10:00 pm at Park Tavern in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. This annual celebration raises funds and awareness for Upper Chattahoochee’s Riverkeeper’s work protecting the Chattahoochee River.

The ticket price ($40 by May 11, $55 at the door) includes live music, great food, complimentary beer brewed by Park Tavern and SweetWater Brewery, silent auction, and a one-year complimentary membership in UCR. Last year’s event SOLD OUT, so get your ticket early!

Click here for details and to buy tickets now.

The Sweetwater 420 Fest is more than just music and fantastic beer, it about making positive changes in the way each and every person affects the earth.

The Surfrider Foundation Atlanta Chapter will be setting up a tent and booth on April 18 and 19, 2009 to help support and promote this righteous cause…. come join us for several awesome bands, food, beer and good vibes!

UPDATE: Pictures from this event are posted under News.

The launch party for the Atlanta Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 7pm to Midnight.  Come out and support the group.