Saturday July 8th – Let Me Be It an art exhibit by Nathaniel Russell opens with a reception at Mollusk in San Francisco from 7-10PM. Click here for more on Russell and his work. Sunday July 9th – Jack O’Neill paddle out memorial at Pleasure Point, starting at 11AM. Bay Parade – Join San Francisco Bay […]
Every year throngs of people head to the beach to launch fireworks and celebrate Fourth of July. While it’s awesome to revel in freedom and independence, coastal areas tend to get thrashed in the process. That’s where raising awareness and taking action come in. A handful of nonprofit organizations are anticipating the Independence Day aftermath and […]
Happy World Oceans Day! In celebration, The Good Brine is taking a moment to post a few tips for improving the health of our oceans and environment at large. Although there are endless ways to get proactive it’s important to start somewhere. Below are five ideas on how to get the momentum going in the […]
Cosmic Creek is more of a gathering of the tribe and reflection on retro vibes than full-blown surf competition. The format of the event is unique – requiring entrants in the pro division to draw cards to see who gets first choice of a supply of 1970s and 80s single fin and twinny surfboard designs. […]
In the June 2017 issue of Surfer magazine Kai Lenny was referred to as a “jack of all trades” who had mastered all. This description of Lenny’s ability in the water is fitting. He’s a virtuoso on every type of surf craft in every set of conditions the ocean produces. Lenny has competed on the WSL Big Wave Tour, won […]
The spread of plastic in our oceans is a massive problem that calls for immediate large scale corrective action. Plastic pollution is causing direct harm to marine life, contaminating the food chain, and contributing to climate change (5 Gyres). According to a peer reviewed journal published through PLOS in 2014, there’s more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic weighing […]
On Saturday December 3, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Surfrider Foundation, Marin County Chapter will be releasing their calendar for 2017 at Proof Lab in Mill Valley, CA. The calendar will include 13 high quality images of surf, beaches, and art produced by local photographers and artists. The event will showcase the calendar, function as […]