Pull out your calenders. Here is a quick summary of 2005′s Surfrider events.  

• April 22: Earthday Festival – Doug Shaw Stadium, noon – 3pm
• April 29: The Makai Luau – Atalaya Castle, 6pm-10pm
• May ?: Longboard Classic – check web site, or email us to get on list
• June 24: International Surf Day and Spring Surf Clinic – 65th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, 8am to noon
• August 19: Surfrider Surf Clinic – 65th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, 8am to noon
• Sept. 16: National Beach Sweep – Sea Captains Restaurant, 9am to noon
• Sept. 15 – Oct. 15: 3rd Annual Longboard Classic (keep checking web site, or email us to be put on list.
• October 15: Chilympics Chili Cookoff – Hot Fish Club, Murrells Inlet, noon – 6pmDecember: Annual Surfrider Christmas Party and Art Show for Toys 4 Tots, M.B. Train Depot (check web site for exact date).

There are high expectations for the 6th Annual Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cookoff Sunday, October 16, at the Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet.

The weather will be sunny and upper 70′s, the prizes are getting bigger, and we have more entries this year than ever before. Throw in a beautiful view, live music (10 Toes Up, Bonghi and Kingston (reggae), and Kid Drew), the Little Miss Red Hot Chili Pepper Contest and the newly added Waiters Race, and it adds up to a very entertaining Sunday afternoon. This year’s grand prize for the “Chili Master” is a full-day fishing excursion for six on a 34′ private charter boat owned by John & Wayne Strickland, which includes captain and crew, gear, bait and fuel (everything but tipping): a $1,000.00 value!
In addition, we will have a raffle for a sea kayak donated by Surf The Earth Surf Shop of Pawleys Island.
The event begins at noon, and lasts until the chili pots are empty.
This year’s event promises to be the best cookoff yet, and all of our chefs are very secretive about their recipes (which means you will be probably be tasting some of the best and most unique chili recipes ever).
There will be six categories of chili (vegetarian, hottest, most original, Best Restaurant, People’s choice, and Best Overall), and these chilis will be judged by a panel of experienced and celebrity judges.
All participants receive free t-shirts, and our first and second place winners will receive “Chilympic” medals, trophies and great prizes from our sponsors.
The event is free and open to the public. Bring the kids, bring the dogs.
And by the way, its not to late to enter. For more info, call Bruxanne at 333-2034, or email us at Surfridermb@yahoo.com.

There are high expectations for the 6th Annual Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cookoff Sunday, October 16, at the Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet.
The weather will be sunny and upper 70′s, the prizes are getting bigger, and we have more entries this year than ever before. Throw in a beautiful view, live music (10 Toes Up, Bonghi and Kingston (reggae), and Kid Drew), the Little Miss Red Hot Chili Pepper Contest and the newly added Waiters Race, and it adds up to a very entertaining Sunday afternoon.
This year’s grand prize for the “Chili Master” is a full-day fishing excursion for six on a 34′ private charter boat owned by John & Wayne Strickland, which includes captain and crew, gear, bait and fuel (everything but tipping): a $1,000.00 value!
In addition, we will have a raffle for a sea kayak donated by Surf The Earth Surf Shop of Pawleys Island.
The event begins at noon, and lasts until the chili pots are empty.
This year’s event promises to be the best cookoff yet, and all of our chefs are very secretive about their recipes (which means you will be probably be tasting some of the best and most unique chili recipes ever).
There will be six categories of chili (vegetarian, hottest, most original, Best Restaurant, People’s choice, and Best Overall), and these chilis will be judged by a panel of experienced and celebrity judges.
All participants receive free t-shirts, and our first and second place winners will receive “Chilympic” medals, trophies and great prizes from our sponsors.
The event is free and open to the public. Bring the kids, bring the dogs.
And by the way, its not to late to enter. For more info, call Bruxanne at 333-2034, or email us at mail@surfridergrandstrand.org.

Evidently there are some confident chili chefs out there, already proclaiming victory in the upcoming Surfrider “Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cookoff” to be held Sunday, October 16 at the Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet. Billy Wright, a participant in last years event and winner of 2 medals, has started the verbal assault, informing other interested chili chefs to “not waste their time”.

Curt Hein, last year’s “Chili Master”, has informed us that he will be changing his chili recipe, “just to give the other saps a chance”.  This year will mark the 6th year of the Chilympics. The popularity of the event is due to a few factors: a great venue (Hot Fish Club), awesome entertainment (live bluegrass, folk and rock), the Miss Red Hot Chili Pepper contest, and some of the most unique (and tasty) chili recipes ever. This chili cookoff is not a “sanctioned” event, meaning: there is (almost) no restrictions on what you can put in your chili. This format has produced some of the most unique chili dishes that has ever touched the tongue. There will be six categories of chili (vegetarian, hottest, most original, Best Restaurant, People’s choice, and Best Overall).

The cookoff begins at noon and runs until dark. The event is free and open to the public.  So if you, or someone you know, makes “the best chili ever” (or you just want to participate for the fun of it), email us at mail@surfridergrandstrand.org, or call Bruxanne at 333-2034.

Mark your calender for two great upcoming events!  The annual “Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cookoff” will be Sunday, October 16 at the Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet. The event will be from noon until dark!  Surfrider’s 2nd Annual “Longboard Classic” will be held on Saturday, November 5 at Downwind Sails at Springmaid Pier (just south of Damon’s in Myrtle Beach, near 30 Ave. South).

The weather should be beautiful; let’s just hope for some waves.  Parking will be available inside the “curve”, just south of Damon’s.  The event will begin about 8am.  Surfrider invites all men, women, and groms to come out and compete.  This event is open to everyone of all skill levels, and the entry fee is only $15 ! All participants will get a Surfrider t-shirt. There will also be a raffle and giveaway for an awesome new KINETIC Longboard by Gary Wilson and Mark Allison at Surf City Surf Shop!!!  You can sign up at the event, or entry forms are available at most surf shops.

If you would like more info, please call Jim at 902-4142.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

Surfrider is currently seeking prizes and volunteers for both events. These are two great events and are a lot of fun. Your participation if valuable. If you can help, please email us at mail@surfridergrandstrand.org, or call 902-4142.

Beach Sweep/River Sweep is South Carolina’s largest one-day volunteer cleanup event of its kind. Every 3rd Saturday in September, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., thousands of South Carolinians clear beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes, and swamps of aquatic debris.

Beach Sweep/River Sweep is South Carolina’s largest one-day volunteer cleanup event of its kind. Every 3rd Saturday in September, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., thousands of South Carolinians clear beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes, and swamps of aquatic debris. The cleanup, organized by the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and S.C. Department of Natural Resources, has taken place annually since 1988 ““ when Sea Grant first started it. The Sweep takes place in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, coordinated by The Ocean Conservancy. Once the Sweep is over, The Ocean Conservancy tallies all of the debris data. This data helps us learn the sources of litter so we can stop pollution before it starts.

We are looking for volunteers to cover Garden City Beach, Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island – if you would like to help us clean the beach, please meet at the Garden City Pier or Surf the Earth in Pawleys at 9 a.m. on Sat. Sept. 17th (bad weather date is scheduled
for Oct. 15th). If you have questions, please contact Bruxanne Hein 333-2034 or bruxanne@yahoo.com. If you can’t make it to one of our sites, please check the “Sea Grant website(outbound link)”:http://www.scseagrant.org/education/education_bsrs.htm#capt to contact a site captain in your area of interest, or take a trash bag to your favorite beach and pick up!

Thanks for your help in keeping our beaches clean!

Concerned about our ocean, and the affect that stormwater runoff, ocean liners, the shipping industry and other polluters have on our waters?

Show your support. Join the Grand Strand Surfrider Foundation’s 2nd ANNUAL NATIONAL PADDLE for CLEAN WATER on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH at NOON, Surfing area at 14th Avenue South in Surfside Beach.

Our world’s marine and coastal environments are being destroyed, damaged or otherwise lost at an alarming rate.

Our goal is simple: with our paddle-out and circle of solidarity, you’ll help Surfrider Foundation and all beachgoers to demonstrate our feelings about the current state of our oceans, waves and beaches, and voice our concerns in an effort.

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE! SUPPORT CLEAN WATER! Contact Jim VanDyke for more information, (843) 902-4142

Mark your calenders for Saturday, August 20. The Pawleys Island Community Church, has put together a special presentation of the very popular surf flick “Noah’s Arc”.  Meet the pros in Noah’s Arc and come check out the full day of activities planned for the day.

Along with this special presentation, a full day of activities are planned for the day:

• Morning Surf Demo/Clinic.
• Afternoon Autograph Signings of “Noahs Arc” Pros at Surf The Earth.
• 7:00pm 1st Showing “Noahs Arc” – Location Pawleys Island Community Church.
• 9:00pm 2nd Showing “Noahs Arc” – Location Pawleys Island Community Church.For more information, you can call Surf the Earth Surf SHop in Pawleys at 235-3500, or contact the Pawleys Island Community Church Youth Director, Eric Spatz.

  And if you can’t make it to Pawleys, come visit Surfrider at the Guy Daniel’s Contest on Saturday and Sunday, August 20 thru 21 at 14th Avenue South in Surfside Beach.

Surf lessons from the Quicksilver and Roxy Pros will be happening this Saturday, June 11 at 64th Ave. N. in Myrtle Beach from 8:30 am until 2:00pm. The clinic is limited to the first 80 applicants (board not provided). Info and applications are available at local sponsoring surf shops.

The Surfrider Foundation will put on a free surf clinic on Saturday, June 4, 2005. The clinic will be held on 66th Ave. N. in Myrtle Beach from 8am to noon.  This clinic is open to all ages, but expecially kids!

This is the second surf clinic the Surfrider Foundation has hosted. We will have surfboards, water and sun block available. The M.B. Beach Patrol will give an ocean safety lecture to all participants at 8am. All participants will need to sign up at the event and sign a waiver in order to participate (participants under the age of 17 will need their parents signature).

Special thanks to Surf City, Village Surf Shop and Eternal Wave Surf Shop for their donation of surfboards for this event.
For more information, call Adam at 602-9279.