Look To The Stars News: Save the Waves

LTTS Exclusive: Celebrities And Surfers Support Charity At Waterman’s Ball

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

On Saturday, August 12, at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Nigel, the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) honored three surf-industry legends for their work in and out of the water during the Waterman’s Ball to benefit the SIMA Environmental Fund.

Now in its 22nd year, the event attracted numerous celebrities including Pamela Anderson – with boyfriend, pro-surfer Jon Rose, Nia Peeples, Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction) and emcee Sal Masekela.

Honored at the event were: Big wave surfing champion Greg Long as ‘Waterman of the Year’; Former Malibu mayor and environmental stalwart Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner as ‘Environmentalist of the Year’, and Hawaiian big wave pioneer and legendary shaper George Downing was honored with the ‘2011 Lifetime Achievement Award’.

Surfing Legends To Be Honored At Environmental Charity Event

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) will honor big wave surfing champion Greg Long as Waterman of the Year, former Malibu mayor and environmental stalwart Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner as Environmentalist of the Year, and Hawaiian big wave pioneer and legendary shaper George Downing with the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award, as part of the association’s annual Waterman’s Weekend environmental fundraiser.

The 2011 Waterman’s Weekend will be held August 11-12th and will raise funds for 20 ocean conservation organizations. The weekend begins Thursday, August 11, with the Waterman’s Classic Golf Tournament at the Monarch Beach Golf Links, and culminates on Friday, August 12, with the 22nd annual Waterman’s Ball and auction to be held at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Calif.

Jackson Browne And Friends Play Concert For Chile

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Jackson Browne headlined a surfer’s benefit for survivors of the Chilean earthquake at Brushfire Records’ studios in Los Angeles last week.

The singer joined musicians such as Jon Swift, White Buffalo, Andrew Bird and LA-based band Dawes at the gig to benefit Save the Waves, an environmental coalition – dedicated to preserving the world’s surf spots and their surrounding environments – that is heavily involved in relief efforts following last month’s earthquake.

The evening featured acoustic and electric sets, as well as an auction that featured items donated by Jack Johnson, Kelly Slater and many more.