2016 was a wild and wooly ride around the sun. There was a strange  presidential election, some landmark ocean based conservation measures put into effect, and a stronger shift in surf culture towards a more progressive mode of operating.

Since it’s inception, late in 2016, The Good Brine has endeavored to spotlight surf related art, social advancements within the industry, and environmental measures making a positive impact on our oceans and world at large.

Below is a list of 5 highlights from 2016:

1. Paige Alms wins the inaugural WSL Women’s Big Wave Tour event at Pe’ahi, Maui.

2. World Surf League launches PURE – Progressive Understanding and Respect for the Environment

3. Kelly Slater and Shane Dorian are named 2016 Humanitarians of the Year by Surfaid

4. Waves 4 Water launches Hurricane Mathew Haiti Initiative

5. Gudauskas brothers run a successful surfboard drive for Jamaica