SURFRAGETTE Surf, travel and more

This past weekend was the official launch of the 21st edition of the Ocean Initiatives! Every year Surfrider Foundation Europe organises actions in more than 34 countries all over Europe to raise awareness about the problem of marine litter by organizing litter collections at beaches, lakes, rivers, and seabeds.

For the ones who don't know the NGO, Surfrider Foundation Europe, brainchild of the three times World Surfing Champion Tom Curren, is a non-profit organization born in 1990 in Biarritz with the mission of protecting, preserving, enhancing and managing in a sustainable way oceans, coasts, waves and all those who enjoy them. It gathers today over 9,000 members in Europe and is represented in 14 countries through its chapters of volunteers.

But what exactly are the Ocean Initiatives and why should everyone participate?

This was the main theme of the event I had the chance to work at during the last few weeks. Catchy music, drinks, food, dance and, the most important, a great amount of eco-consciousness have been protagonists last thursday night at Surfrider Foundation Europe campus here in Biarritz.

This was also the chance to welcome the new clothing line by Planetik. Aimed by the love for nature and outdoors, Planetik is an eco-friendly brand which believes in the power of sustainability. Made in France from natural textiles, Planetik garments want to mix our love for the environment, with the French sense of style. A great combo!

We had so much fun and we've been so happy a lot of people came and join us celebrating!