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Going Big: Riging Giants Around the World A 21-Gun Salute to the History of Big Wave

Please join us for a very special Grand Opening Event Saturday, February 13 4 -7 p.m. to view the new exhibit at the Surf Museum!

This exhibit is a celebration of big wave spots, the surfers who challenge them, and the “guns” they have used. It is a must see experience for anyone who is fascinated by the ocean and its power — especially in this California big wave season of the new El Niño. A special mini-exhibit about legendary , including , photos, videos (even a pair of his famous striped board shorts), is also on view. Many celebrated big wave riders are coming to view the show and share their experiences with the museum, both local and global. Refreshments will be served.

Going Big is a “21-gun salute” to There are only a dozen or so spots ple who surf, no more than 300 the most storied surfboards of big- on the entire globe that hold waves have ever ridden waves over 30 wave riding, including ones ridden that can truly be described as giant. feet in size, and only a handful have by George Downing, Sarah Ger- Interestingly, they can be found done so in the 50-oot plus range — hardt, Pat Curren, Mike Parsons, on five continents and Oceania, a realm reserved for an elite crew of Greg Long, Buzzy Kerbox, Taylor a far-flung and awe-inspiring set adventurers whose daring, dedica- Knox, Fred Hemmings, Bred Ger- of locales. No matter whether one tion and skill level sets them apart lach, Buzzy Trent, Gary Linden, Ger- surfs or simply watches the sea, from almost any other athletes. ry Lopez, Buzzy Kerbox, Brock Lit- the thrill of seeing “men who ride It is to this courageous cadre that tle, Randy Rarick and . mountains” (as it has often been our exhibition is dedicated. In- Big waves have captivated the hu- described) has become a defining cluded is a timeline of the great man imagination since the begin- part of surfing, setting a bar for all events in big wave history, a se- ning of time. Wave rider’s fascina- those who participate in the sport. ries of special images, artifacts, tion with big surf has been sparked The group of surfers who actually and perhaps the finest and most from the very start of the modern ride really big waves are similar- illustrious compilation of big wave era. The history of riding giant ly unique and impressive: a small surfboards ever assembled in one waves is an enthralling set of tales band of rugged individualists who museum — pieces from the most rich with tradition, and packed are in every way extraordinary. This prestigious collections in the surf- with danger, challenge and glory. big wave tribe is a tiny number in- ing world. It is a 21-gun salute. deed — of the several million peo-

California Surf Museum celebrates 30 years! Save the Date! Annual meeting/elections are March 9 at 5:30 p.m. Annual members’ party is April 3 at noon. Annual Gala is Saturday, October 29, 2016

The California Surf Museum serves as an international repository and resource center for the lifestyle sport of surfing through capturing, preserving and chronicling its art, culture and heritage for the education and enjoy- ment of future generations. The California Surf Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054; phone (760) 721-6876 or email [email protected]. Please visit the website at surfmuseum.org. Open daily 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; closed major holidays and for special events.