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June 14, 2010
International Surfing Day
Austin’s about 150 miles as the crow flies to the coast, but sometimes the city’s laid-back vibe makes it feel almost like a beach town.
Thus, a big celebration is in the works to mark International Surfing Day on Sunday, June 20.
Surfers and communities around the world team up every June 20 to clean and restore lakes, rivers, oceans and beaches. Here in Austin, a cleanup is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. at various locations around Lady Bird Lake.
To register for the cleanup, go here.
A party is planned for later that night.
At 6 p.m., racers on standup paddle boards, kayaks, surfboards or canoes will compete in a 1-mile and 5K Solstice Waterman’s Race on the lake. Registration is $20 for the 1-mile race or $40 for the 5K.
Afterward, the band 3 Balls of Fire will play surf tunes, and the movie “Step Into Liquid” will be screened. Local food vendors and representatives of area non-profits will be on hand.
General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Doors open at 5 p.m. at Fiesta Gardens, just east of Interstate 35 on the north side of Lady Bird Lake.
No alcohol is allowed.
For more information go here.
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December 27, 2008
"Stoked": Screening of documentary about deaf surfers
When Kimery Duda, founder of the Expedition School, came back from a weekend surf camp with students at the Texas School for the Deaf in October, she couldn’t stop talking about the experience.
Duda’s a surfer, no doubt. And she likes to spread the word about her favorite sport. As head of the Expedition School, she’s always trekking off to some far-flung place, either surfing, climbing, hiking or doing something else adventurous.
I didn’t get to go along on the October surf camp, but I caught a taste of what it was like by watching this video:
Soon you’ll be able to watch an entire documnetary about the trip.
A private screening of “Stoked” is planned for the Texas School for the Deaf in January. A public screening should happen in March, Duda says.
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