Surfrider OC/MD Past Events

The Ocean City Chapter
Keepers of the Coast

Past Events

Our chapter was formed to heighten the awareness of our residents and visitors for our fragile and beautiful environment. And through its initiatives enhance and safeguard when and wherever possible our waves, dunes and beaches for the enjoyment of all present and future.

Bill Wise Memorial Ocean City Paddle Out -- "All Good"

Sat., Sept 8th - OC Surfrider Weekend II.

Luau & Beach Party Benefit

The DIAMONDHEADS... WOW!!! What a great benefit and super party. Thanks to SRF volunteers, the Castaways staff, Bud Light and SOBE. Great way to end a successful 2007 summer season.

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Clean Water Paddle Out OC Inlet. OCBP CAPT Arbin and LT Kovaks accept "Give Respect-Get Respect" plaques from OCSF for Surf Beach Stands. The Chapter also thanked the OCBP and Town of Ocean City for their efforts in facilitating the successful 2007 Inlet Surf Beach "pilot" plan. CAPT Arbin reported a very successful season and recommended continuation of the Inlet weekday surf beach to the Recreation Commission in August.

Ola, Mi Amigo!, Gra-sea-us (hi, my friend, thanks).

That’s what every beachgoer to OC should be say’n to Terry our official “IN,” with the City and head of our “Footprints” program. He’s put those Spanish stickers on the blue trash barrels that fill the OC beaches.

Then he’s gone and attacked the back of OC’s trash trucks. Give the guy an extra wave in the line-up!

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Saturday, June 9th , 2007
Bill Wise Memorial Paddle-Out
(9.22.38-2.23.07)
This morning, in Hawaiian tradition, the surf community said ALOHA to our friend and mentor, Bill Wise. Surfers, friends and family gathered at the beach at 37th St. to celebrate Bill's ocean-centered life. Through his articles in local papers and major surf periodicals and his photography, Bill shared his love of the ocean with his friends around the world. One of the earliest east coast surf shop owners, East Coast Surf Hall of Fame and OC Legend, Bill enjoyed life, family and surf. A lone antique “Hobie” surfboard floated beyond the break as the surfers formed the “circle of unity”. As the symbolic “pohaku” was placed in the ocean and a cheer of “aloha’ given, the family placed Bill’s ashes in the ocean Bill loved so much. As Bill always said -- "ALL GOOD." Read the presentation by Randy (Makuakane) Myer.

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Surfrider Weekend - Longboard Team Challenge
2007 Champs - Malibu's Surf Shop

Pictured are team riders: Bo Ritter, Wyatt Harrison, Brady Dashiell, Roland Gerachis and Justin Weismiller

Vying for the 3-foot hand-carved perpetual “tiki” trophy were 16 teams of 5 surfers each during the all-day beach event. In less than good conditions the Malibu’s Surf Team took home the bragging rights for a third time - out distancing last year's champions, Team Ashton. Teams from NJ, DC, VA, MD, and OC spent a great family fun beach day listening to beach tunes, watching surf and enjoying the sun at the Castle in the Sand ocean front.

Saturday
7:30am: Registration begins
8:00am: Bill Wise Memorial Paddleout
8:30am: Final registration and practice time
9:00am: Longboard Challenge

Memorial paddleout for Bill Wise, 8am.

More information here. For 2007 Registration Form click here.

May 10th, 8pm-11pm
Reggae Benefit for Surfrider

Aloha Garden Planting and Clean-Up
April 21, 2007

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Location: 125th Street Athletic Complex, Ocean City, MD
In 2006, OC Surfrider and Annapolis Surf Club volunteers planted over 100 bushes and trees and cleaned a nearby canal of over 200 pounds of debris during the "Northside Clean Sweep," an OC Surfrider wetlands maintenance and stabilization initiative. See the 2007 picture story.

OC Surfriders at the St. Patrick's Day Parade, 2007

Sat, March 17, 2007 - Ocean City, MD St. Patrick's Day Parade OCSF sponsored 2 floats, a dozen SDHS volunteers participated, and 120 lbs of candy was distributed. A SUCCESS AGAIN. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Mahalo, Shelly

65th Street Dune Planting

Good turn-out leads to quick job! We received the planting, dune protection & enhancement mini grant for the 65th Street dunes. Dress warmly, bring gloves, and a shovel if you have one.

(a.k.a. Naval Jetties) January 2007

ATTENTION SURFERS -- DON'T LOSE THIS!!!

Read more about why we want to Save Herring Point here
and don't forget to sign the on-line petition! [Poster | Flyer]

For more information contact:
Mark Carter, Chair
DE Chapter of Surfrider Foundation
(302) 249-8834
email: yakermtn@earthlink.net

“HERRING POINT/NAVAL JETTIES” A SUCCESS!
The bid process is complete with work for the repair of the north jetty to begin shortly. CONGRATULATIONS to the Delaware Chapter, Capitol Chapter, OCMd Chapter, Annapolis Surf Club, DelMarVa ESA, Christian Surfers, Surfline.com, all the Surf Shops, volunteers, and supporters that made preserving this surf site happen.

March 2007
Western Shore Party @ Glenn Dale Golf Club

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Glenn Dale Golf Club owner, Jeff Shields, an OC Surfrider member, hosted this year's Western Shore Party. In addition to great drinks and spread of food, it was a fun evening for Surfrider to share in surf music, surf movies, and camaraderie, not to mention the 50/50 raffles and silent auction that raised money for SF's environemental outreach projects.

Aloha to a Friend, Bill Wise. "All Good"
The Ocean City surfing community will say "aloha" to one of it's originals, Mr. Bill Wise, on Feb 27th. Bill established one of the first surfboard shops on the East Coast in 1962, "the Eastern Surfer," with partner and friend, George Pittman, in Harrington, DE, and Ocean City, MD, and later in Rehobeth, DE. Wheel chair bound from a 1965 surfing accident, Bill was surfing's greatest fan and supporter, as well as photographer and writer. He mentored, through his enthusiasm, many of the first and second generation OC surfers. In 1996, "Wild Bill" was inducted in to the East Coast Surfing Legends Hall of Fame for his lifelong contributions to the sport.

Bill was also an original member of the "OC Legends" of the Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, established in 2001. His stoke and love for the ocean and outdoors was boundless and his infectious smile will be missed at our annual event. But, as Bill would say, "ALL GOOD."

ALOHA BILL 9/22/38 - 2/23/07
See Bill's obituary here.

Holiday Surfer's Social on Tuesday, December 12th, 7:00pm, at Bull on the Beach on 94th St., Ocean City, MD. Tel: 410-213-4744.

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Beverages, eats and Ocean City's first screening of Shack Therapy …and swapping of surf lies.

OC Surfriders and SDHS Volunteers Stencil "Clean Beach" Message on 400 Trash Barrels

Location: West Ocean City City Yard, Keyser Point Rd.
Last year, Surfrider members and a crew of volunteers (Salisbury University "Greeks" and SDHS "connections") stenciled the first round of trash cans with the reminder to "Leave Only Your Footprints." These are the cans that are placed on the beaches. Our gangs finished 700+ cans and that's no April foolin'. See pictures and report.

Sat, November 11, 2006, 10am.
Fall Beach Clean Up.
Assateague State Park.

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Sat, November 18, 2006, 7pm - "Irish" Surfer's Social and Board Raffle at Kirby's Pub, 94th Street Plaza on the Bayside.
9203 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD
(410) 723-1700.

More info here.

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the other row

SUNSET PARK DEDICATION
September 26, 2006
After 5 years of discussion, planning, development and construction, the Town of Ocean City formally unveiled the new downtown “promenade.” Read more here.

The Bennett Family Aloha Garden Tree Dedication

September 2006

Area Surfrider Chapters and Surf Clubs
Paddle for Clean Water

Aloha,

On behalf of the OCMd Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, I'd like to thank all the participants in this year's successful "Circle of Solidarity" Clean Water Paddle: The Surfrider Capitol and Delaware Chapters, DelMarVa ESA, Annapolis Surf Club, 62nd St. Longboard Club, Christian Surfers, and Ocean City Beach Patrol... plus, Kathy Phillips (former head of ESA, and candidate for office), Butch Arbin (head of the OCBP) and Alan Reed (Chairman of the Malibu Chapter), for their words and encouragement.

You have all demonstrated that surfers are responsible, active and accountable members of the community, and that as Margaret Mead stated, "Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. They are, in fact, the only ones that ever have." [See more pics here.]

Mahalo nui loa,
Randy (rOnDeL)

Saturday, November 4, 2006, 7pm - Film, "Peel: The Peru Project," at Stephen Decatur High School Auditorium.

After 40 years, the rhythmic slap of flip flops, high pitched hoots combined with the sweet smell of surf wax and salt, will again permeate the walls of Stephen Decatur HS Auditorium, as the OCMd Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, presents Wes Browns' latest film. Volunteers Needed! More info here.

See poster here

Saturday, October 21, 2006 - Storm Drain Markers at Montego Bay Shopping Center.

Thanks Jim and Rondel and Student Volunteers -- MONTEGO BAY is Complete!!

September 2006
Special Presentation: Alternatives to Clam Dredging in the Coastal Bays. Donald W. Webster, University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension. Ocean Pines Library. Print this poster.

SEACRETS, K-Coast and OCSF Raffled a Custom Longboard in September 2006

Our Vice Chairman is proud to announce that Reese Cropper is the winner of the custom longboard see more here.

Friday, July 14th, 2006, 8am. Professor Kookmeyer and the Jr. Ocean City Beach Patrol. Beach Patrol Headquarters. Professor Kookmeyer is our very own clean water specialist, working with a member of Junior Beach Patrol checking a water sample one early Friday morning.

2006 Longboard Challenge Champs
June 2006. Pictured is this year's winning team, Team Ashton: Chis McKibben, Ian Tilghman, Jon Ashton, Art Baltrotsky, and Chris Tilgman.

More results and thanks here.

June 2006 - OCSF announces Surf Heritage Scholarships
In June, three area graduating seniors received $1000 scholarships from the "OC Legends" of the Ocean City Surfrider Foundation. Selectees are avid watersports persons who will be attending college in the Fall. They were selected by this group of "senior watermen" in the hope of adding to the stoke of the local surfing community and perpetuating the "aloha spirit." For more information,contact Shelly at lgbrdr@yahoo.com.

Saturday, May 20, 2006, 10:00am. Storm Drain Installation-Montego Bay Shopping Center

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May 2006 - Thanks to all our helpers at Springfest!!!
This was a significant OCSF fundraising opportunity. Volunteers helped by working at boutique booths and serving as ushers at the entertainment tent. More information here.

April 2006 - EARTH DAY ALOHA GARDEN Planting
Surfrider and Annapolis Surf Club volunteers planted over 100 bushes and trees and cleaned a nearbye canal of over 200 pounds of debris. Northside Clean Sweep, an OCSF wetlands maintenance and stabilization initiative at 125th St & the Bay Athletic Complex, in Ocean City.
Read more about the Earth Day Aloha Garden Planting and Clean-Up.

Earth Day at the Zoo. Volunteers manned Surfrider information tables and assisted little visitors in the Earth Day scavenger hunt at the Salisbury City Zoo.

"Leave Only Your Footprints"
During the first two Saturdays of April, Surfrider members and a crew of volunteers (Salisbury University "Greeks" and SDHS "connections") stenciled the first round of trash cans with the reminder to "Leave Only Your Footprints." These are the cans that are placed on the beaches. Our gangs finished 700+ cans and that's no April foolin'.

"Children's House by the Sea" Surfboard Donated by OC Surfrider

On April 18, 2006, Chairman Mike Brian and Shelly Dawson presented Wayne Littleton, Director of "Children's House by the Sea," a surfboard donated by Randy Myer and re-conditioned by Dawson. Littleton had been renting boards so the children could get their pictures taken on the beach looking like a real surfer. The chapter felt that donated a board to such a worthwhile charity was the right thing to do. If you would like to know more about "Children's House" go to www.believeintomorror.org

OCSF Bestows "Keeper of the Coast" Designation
to Ms. Laurie Chetelat
On April 18, 2006, the Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation presented Ms. Chetelat the "Keeper of the Coast Award" for her ongoing work and support of the Surfrider mission. Ms. Chetelat's activism and direction of student service learning at Stephen Decatur has enabled Chapter initiatives to exceed most expectations. We look forward to our continuing efforts. MAHALO, Laurie.

Pictured are Shelly Dawson, OCSF; Mike Brian, OCSF; Gary Mumford, President, Board of Education; Ms Chetelat; Dr. Jon Andes, Supt.,Worcester County.

March 2006 - St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 2006 - Western Shore Meeting and Surf Movie!
On March 4, OCSRF held a first ever Western Shore surf movie night at Single Fin's in the Federal Hill section of Baltimore. Those who came where treated to great food and good times put on by Robbie and David Makarovich, owners of Single Fin's (and Surfrider members). Mike presented Robbie and David with a Give/Get Respect sign to hang in their bar (check out the picture on the wall behind them) in appreciation for the use of their establishment. Watch for another Western Shore movie night in the future.

January 2006 - The Ocean City Chapter Surfrider Foundation Announced Its 2006 Clean Water Scholarship
On January 10th the officers of the Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation announced the Second Annual Clean Water Scholarship. The 2006 Clean Water Scholarship in the amount of one thousand dollars will be awarded to one area student. Click here for more information.

Initiatives for 2006

Hold On To Your Butts
Adopt Your Beach
Leave Only Footprints
Ha’awi Ho’ihi- Loa’a Ho’ihi”
Respect The Beach
Scholarships
Aloha Garden & Northside Cleansweep

For more information about these initiatives click here.

December 2005 - OC Chapter Awarded "Key to the City"
On Tuesday December 13th, Kip Martin, aka Professor Kookmeyer, received the Key to the City from Mayor Jim Mathias for his work with the Jr. Lifeguard Program and his commitment to the beaches of Ocean City. Kip was one of the original members and has served in many positions since the chapter began in 1999.

October 2005 - Storm Drain Markers at Montego Bay Shopping Center

Sept 2005 - Clean Water Paddles From Coast to Coast
In an effort to bring attention to the ongoing degradation of our coasts and oceans, the Surfrider Foundation holds an annual National Paddle For Clean Water Weekend. That weekend, Surfrider Foundation chapters across the country provide people the opportunity to rally at their favorite beach and paddle out to form a circle of solidarity to address their concerns and voice their opinions regarding the state of our coasts and oceans. The Capitol, Delaware and Ocean City Chapters partner in these paddle outs at local coastal beaches. For more information, visit the Surfrider Foundation's nationwide event website at: Surfrider's Paddle for Clean Water.

What state is your beach in?
Find out the answer to that and many other questions in Surfrider Foundation's 2005 State of the Beach report that was released on July 28th. The State of the Beach Report web site is fueled by a database of over 600 pages of great coastal information. The State of the Beach report is a deep coastal resource that's great for anyone with more than a passing interest in our coastal environment. Especially useful for Coastal Zone Managers, too. Read Surfrider's press release and also see the 2005 State of the Beach Report web site at: http://www.surfrider.org/stateofthebeach.

On August 18, 2005, Mike Brian (chapter chairman) and Kip Martin (vice chair) of the Surfrider Foundation (SRF) Maryland Chapter, presented their State of the Beach Report to MDE Secretary Kendl P. Philbrick on the beach at Ocean City, Maryland.

July 2005 - Ocean Awareness Days with the National Aquarium.
July 25-26-28 are “beach sweeps” -- volunteers will carry various marine artifacts on the beaches and will talk about ocean health issues. During this time there will be 8 satellite locations with exhibits, the Ocean City Chapter will have a display. On July 27th there will be a Ocean Health Fair at Cape Henlopen and a Dolphin Count on July 29th. If you want to be part of this let us know. See the entire list of activities here. Our Chapter assisted:

Mon, 7/25, 9:30-3:00, Clarion Hotel 101st St.
Thur, 7/28, 9:30-3:00 Castle in the Sand @ 37th St.

July 2005 - Children's House by the Sea
Members of Surfrider along with the families of "Children's House by the Sea" settle in to watch a good surf movie after a luau on the beach. This was a great event for a great cause, Children's House give free vacation to families with a child with a life threatening illness and is a well respected organization in Ocean City. Thanks to all that help pull this event off.

July 2005 - Professor Kookmeyer
Pictured is our very own clean water specialist, Professor Kookmeyer, working with a member of Junior Beach Patrol. They are checking a water sample early one Friday morning. The Doctor, played by Kip Martin, has been at this for a couple of years and is a great hit with the kids.

June 2005 - Longboard Challenge
Champions -- Team Ashton, Ocean City, MD. Chris Tilghman, Jon Ashton, Ian Tilghman, Art Baltrotsky, Justin Weismiller.

New Jersey's Offshore Longboard Club was awarded the finalist's "weedentluze" trophy.

Read more and see some pics here. (The pics will be coming.)

Article in Maryland Beachcomber, June 17, 2005.

May 2005 - "Respect the Beach" Aloha Garden Planting at Northside Park. See more here.

March 2005 - St. Patrick's Day Parade

Feb 2005 - Dune Planting
The Sea Terrace Condo beach dunes are our newest "Adopt Your Beach" project. Shown here are volunteers planting new dune grasses on February 19, 2005. More pictures are available here. Our chapter has assisted an intergovernmental team consisting of the State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Town of Ocean City, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Cape May Plant Materials Center (PMC) in planting sea grasses located at 128th Street in Ocean City, Maryland, to test a variety of species that will eventually be used to diversify the plant community on restored dunes. Read the complete text of the NRCS press realease here.

The Ocean City Chapter Surfrider Foundation Announces it Clean Water Scholarship
On January 3rd, 2005, the officers of the Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation announced the first annual Clean Water Scholarship. The Clean Water Scholarship in the amount of one thousand dollars will be awarded to one area student. This student must have participated in a community activity was conducted by one of the local environmental organizations, possess a GPA of at 3.0, produce two letters of reference and be pursuing a career in keeping with the goals of the Surfrider Foundation. The recipient of the scholarship must also provide a report on how the money was used to the Ocean City Chapter within one year. [read here for more info]

September 2004 - Surfrider Foundation Paddled Out From Coast to Coast Paddle
The National Capitol and Ocean City, MD Chapters joined forces in a nationwide paddle-out at the Ocean City pier to bring awareness to pollution problems in the oceans. Read and see more here.

Photo credit: Lora O'Neil, Ocean City Today.

June 2004 - Surfrider Weekend - 4th Annual Longboard Team Challenge "Toes on the Nose" Contest and Weekend at Castle in the Sand @ 37th St. For Rules and Entry forms click here. Friday night features the premier showing of "Waves of Reflection."

The Winners Take the Tiki

Champs: Malibu's Surf Shop Runner-Ups: Jersey Shore Surfrider Chapter

"Respect The Beach" Recognized by State of Maryland Officials
April 22, 2004. The Maryland Department of Educationrecognized the Ocean City Chapter "Respect the Beach" educational initiatives and student service - learning programs in ceremonies held at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Pictured are: Shelly Dawson and Kip Martin (chapter officers) and Ms. Laura Chetelat, advisor/instructor, Stephen Decatur High School.

March 2004 - St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festivities
Big Turnout on March 2004!!!

Sept 2003 - Volunteers Earn Dividends at Sunfest Weekend!
Volunteers raise funds for local SF chapter during Sunfest, Sept. 23-26 (Thur-Sun). More info and Stephanie Martin's Letter of Thanks to the Volunteers. It was a long weekend for many members and friends of O.C. Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. More than 35 volunteers gave their time to sell t-shirts or work as ushers during the 4 day-3 evening event. The Ocean City Recreation and Parks earmarked $1 dollar for each item we sold for $5 dollars or more.

June 2003 - "Toes on the Nose" Longboard Team Challenge
Our major fundraising event is the annual Toes on the Nose Longboard Challenge -- most recently on Sunday, June 8, 2003. It was a smashing success despite Saturday's rain out. The money raised from team entry fees and sales supports our programs and activities. We had waves and fun! More info here.

Mahalo to the SSU Surf Club for Supporting Their Local SF Chapter	The Surfrider Foundation Turtle Award For Environmental Awareness

Click here to find out more about Surfrider Programs and Projects

The Surfrider Foundation USA is a non-profit environmental organization working to preserve our oceans, waves & beaches. Please become a Surfrider Foundation Member and get involved at a local Surfrider Foundation Chapter.

To contact us write to:

Surfrider Foundation

Ocean City Maryland Chapter

PO Box 3342

Ocean City, MD 21843

eMail: oceancitymd@surfrider.org