Cleaning Up x 2

First with timing, luck and inexplicably fruitful surf adventures all week. Then, with some down and dirty beach sweeping.

On Saturday, August 13, 2011 Surfrider NH and over 40 volunteers picked up more than 280 lbs of debris from North Beach in the final of the Summer Beach Cleanup Series. There was even a surfboard raffle, generously donated by Cinnamon Rainbows. Thanks to Surfrider NH, Barefoot Wine, Ocean Minded, Cinnamon Rainbows and North Beach Bar & Grill for yet another great event!

A Wintery Beach Cleanup

We did our best to clean the beach despite there being a bunch of newly fallen snow in the rocky spots where we usually find most of the trash. Still, an awesome crew of people braved the elements to help clean.



When you hear about the Gyres and the islands of plastic in the ocean, and see images of innocent creatures suffering, it can be super depressing. I found hope the other day when I saw this interview with United Nations Environmental Ambassador and Pro surfer, Mary Osborne.

Mary explains that even though we can not just go out to the middle of the sea and clean up the massive plastic mess, the ocean has a way of eventually bringing it back to shore. So the beach cleanups really do make a difference! Hopefully they will also bring awareness to our throw away culture and catalyze some much needed change.

Special thanks to Surfrider NH, Cinnamon Rainbows, Me & Ollie's for delicious hot coffee and pastries, and Las Olas Taqueria for discounts on their yummy tacos!