Events
We will be joined by Matt Calvani and Margaret Yao Calvani β the power couple behindΒ Bing Surfboards. Matt is only the third head shaper in the 60 year history of Bing, taking over the legacy in 2003. Matt has carried on the traditions and heritage of Bing Copeland maintaining Bing Surfboardsβ position at the top of the longboarding industry. While every surfboard company needs a good shaper, Margaret Yao Calvani holds the reins as General Manager to keep the business growing globally.Β
Saturday,Β May 16,Β 5Β PM EST Surf the Greats is pleased to present Interplay β an exploration of the interconnectedness and interdependence of our surf communities. This series will investigate and discuss the complex interplay of the elements of our sport, culture and...
WeΒ are honouredΒ to be joined by acclaimed authorΒ Jaimal YogisΒ from San Francisco, California. Jaimal has published a number of surf-themed bestsellers includingΒ All Our Waves are Water,Β Saltwater Buddha and The Fear Project. He will share his own personal story and provide exclusive insight into his writing process and give us a sneak peak of his newest project, an illustrated childrenβs book titledΒ Mop Rides the Waves of his Life.
We are honoured to be joined byΒ Rhonda Harper, the founder ofΒ Black Girls Surf, a non-profit (NGO) competitive surf fitness training camp for girls and women, which serves the African diasporas. Her organization serves as a way to bridge the gap between young girls in surf camps getting to the professional level with programs currently running in California, Jamaica, Sierra Leone and Senegal.Β
Join us for the 4th episode of InterPlay with world renowned shaperΒ Tyler JorgensonΒ owner ofΒ Wax Surf Co.Β in Los Angeles, CA.Β Join us for a journey through the various chapters of Tylerβs life which have led him to where he is today. The presentation and facilitated discussion will be followed by an interactive Q&A session with questions from our international audience.
Join us for the 3rd episode of InterPlay with award winning water photographerΒ Ray Collins. Ray is known for his photographic explorations of the complexities of water and light expressed through the kinetic energy of the ocean. His signature style of moody seascapes has captured the attention of the art world and the hearts of nature lovers across the globe.
Our live online presentation and discussion will take place Sunday, April 12th at 5pm EST. We will be joined byΒ Joel PilgrimΒ from Sydney, Australia. Joel, a mental health occupational therapist and absolute ripper, is the CEO and Founder of theΒ Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation.Β
Surf the Greats is pleased to present Interplay β an exploration of the interconnectedness and interdependence of our surf communities. This series will investigate and discuss the complex interplay of the elements of our sport, culture and industry. Our first guest isΒ world renowned surfΒ photographer Zak Noyle joining us from Hawaii. Don't miss out.
As a direct response to the recent Climate Strikes that have successfully gathered so many people who care about their environment and the implications of climate change, Surf the Greats and Water First are organizing a special event to disseminate ideas, ignite discourse and affect change.