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LOCAL SURFERS PUT ON A PARTY FOR A CAUSE

For immediate release, Victoria, British Columbia…

On Thursday, September 28th, Surfrider Victoria presents the first annual Cold Sweat, a surf-inspired fundraising event at Steamer’s Pub.

The event fuses music from Vancouver’s Make the Lion and Victoria-based Pacific Sound Wave, a fashion show featuring designs from local surf shops, and raffle prizes including surfing lessons in Tofino, an Arbor skateboard, wetsuits, gear signed by surfing legend Kelly Slater, and more.

All proceeds go towards initiatives to protect and enhance local beaches and coastal ecosystems.


WHAT: Cold Sweat

WHEN: Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Steamer’s Pub, 570 Yates Street

COST: Tickets are $15.00 at the door

DETAILS: Entertainment includes music from Make the Lion and Pacific Sound Wave, a surf wear fashion show, and more.

CONTACT: Brooke Finlayson, Surfrider Victoria Chair, Telephone


Surfrider Victoria

Surfrider Victoria is a non-profit grassroots organization committed to the protection of South Vancouver Island coastal ecosystems. The chapter, one of 60 worldwide, was founded in 2005 by several coastal-conscious individuals dedicated to the conservation of local beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. For more information, visit www.surfridervictoria.org.


For media information, please contact:
Brooke Finlayson
Tel: 595-6039
E-mail:


Have an awesome week.

EKE.