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A big thank you to all those who have put their hands in their pockets and shown their support for Waves For Development. I’ve managed to raise $535.00 so far, and am well on my way to reaching my $750.00 goal.
For those who haven’t stepped up yet, please do consider making a donation and helping support a very worthy cause! Please note that you will have to use a credit card rather than a debit card if you are donating from outside the USA.
For a limited period, the guys over at Wavetracks GPS are giving away a free copy of their iPhone app. You can track your surfing in return for providing them with some helpful feedback. All you need to do is download the Wavetracks GPS test pilot form (MS Word) and email it back to them.
So what are you waiting for!
Here’s a sequence of shots taken from my Go Pro Surf Hero camera that captured a little wipeout I had whilst in Newquay surfing with my mates!
Catching some waves on a recent trip down to Devon. When it’s THIS small you’ve just got to make the best of it and have a laugh!
Rapanui is about making cool eco-fashion for young people; that means clothing that is eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable: Made from natural organic fabrics in a Fairwear Foundation audited, wind powered factory. Through surfing the brothers saw and experienced the changing environment and climate at their local beach and as inspired, unemployed graduates in a recession, they took a different path; if you can’t find a job, make one.
Rapanui has held Seminars and Lectures at UK and EU universities and multinational companies such as Centrica PLC on Sustainable Business and sit on the Panel at Plymouth University’s All our Future Conference.
Rapanui has made bespoke versions of its clothing for multinationals and charities including Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream and the Marine Conservation Society.
Rapanui was set up by brothers Mart and Rob Drake-Knight in early 2008 with £200 of savings and was listed in the Top 100 Startups of 2008. Rob and Martin are listed on the Future 100 List of Top young Entrepreneurs and were recently finalists in Enterprise UK’s Young Brits awards. Rapanui was the youngest company to win the Sustainable Business Awards in May 2010 and has recently been nominated for the internationally-recognised ISPO Brand New Award.
CAPTURE: A WAVES Documentary dives deep into the impoverished community of Lobitos, Peru and the experience of surf travelers who dedicate their passion to the youth.
Sneak Peak: Rough Cut from Capture Doc on Vimeo.
WAVES for Development creates life-enriching experiences in coastal communities through Educational Surf programs. These programs help develop local youth into healthy & empowered adults. They also engage travellers & transform their world view and appreciation of local issues. WAVES relies on volunteers, contributors and charitable donations to help deliver these programs.
WAVES is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt public charity in the state of New York, USA. Additionally, WAVES is a formalised not-for-profit association in Peru and Switzerland.
Photo © copyright WAVES for Development
In October 2010 I am taking two months off work and travelling to Lobitos in Northern Peru to help WAVES with the program. In the run up to my trip I am trying to raise funds and awareness for WAVES. That is where YOU come in.
Please help support WAVES by making a donation. Your money goes directly to WAVES (it doesn’t fund my trip) and helps them continue to carry out their important work within the communities of Northern Peru.
Here is what your donation can do:
All donations are greatly appreciated, no matter how small the amount is. Donating through First Giving is simple, fast and totally secure.
Many thanks for your support!
Ben
Testing out the GoPro HD Surf Hero again and trying my best to look like a bit of a kook on my 9′0 Bilbo longboard. Waves were generally small close outs with the odd peeler coming through (and then closing out). But nice to be out in the water all the same!
Wavetracks GPS, a new iPhone App for tracking surfing performance has just been launched on the iPhone App Store, it looks really slick and there is potential for the App to be used in contests and coaching as well as individual surfers looking to track their surf performance.
Check it out!
“WAVES for Development offers Surf Voluntourism programs to travelers and Educational Surf programs for Peruvian youth. It’s a unique opportunity to volunteer (and surf) in the small impoverished town of Lobitos, Peru and teach the local children sustainable skills for a better future. WAVES aims to teach the locals how to create income from the growing surf tourism industry there”.
The guys are trying to raise awareness for their cause by creating a film documentary. They are currently trying to raise funding for this project and have 16 days left to raise their goal amount of $2900. If they dont reach their goal by Feb. 28th then they will not receive any of the money that has been pledged so far.
Get involved and make a donation to a good cause: http://kck.st/9LIb5j
