SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Surfrider Foundation announced the launch of a new brand identity with a reimagined logo and wordmark in celebration of its 34th birthday and historic milestone achievement of 500 victories. Since Surfrider's first iconic win in 1984 to defend Malibu's famed surfing break, the organization has worked to preserve the ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful network of volunteers. In recognition of more than three decades of coastal victories, the Surfrider Foundation has introduced a new logo that pays homage to the initial brand design and emphasizes the wave of impact that Surfrider is generating for the protection and enjoyment of the ocean and coasts.
"The launch of our new brand rollout is a tribute to the thousands of volunteers, members and supporters who have contributed to Surfrider's 500 coastal victories the past 34 years," said Surfrider's Marketing Director Eddie Anaya. "On the Surfrider Foundation's birthday, we're excited to debut a logo that honors our roots and embraces the future. This icon evokes a modern and visionary design sensibility as we champion ocean conservation for the next 34 years and beyond."
Since the organization was founded on August 22, 1984, the Surfrider Foundation has expanded into a leading nonprofit grassroots organization with more than 160 chapters and student clubs nationwide. The Surfrider network preserves the coasts through local, regional and federal campaigns that lead to victories, or outcomes that result in the protection of the ocean, waves and beaches. In addition, the Surfrider Foundation advances coastal stewardship through actions such as water quality testing, building community partnerships, beach cleanups and restoration events.
As a result of the Surfrider Foundation's efforts, the volunteer-led network has:
"As we celebrate our 500th victory with our new logo rollout, we extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Surfrider's work over the past decades," said Anaya. "These victories belong to all of us and today, on our 34th birthday, we're honored to share this milestone and invite coastal defenders across the nation to join us as we tackle ocean conservation issues now and in the future."
For more information, visit go.surfrider.org/history or find your nearest chapter at surfrider.org.
About Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world's ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful network. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over a million supporters, activists and members, with more than 160 volunteer-led chapters and student clubs in the U.S., and 500 victories protecting our coasts. Learn more at surfrider.org.
SOURCE Surfrider Foundation
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