Similar to last year’s event on the Space Coast—which was calling for a 95% chance of rain—the final decision for launch on the 2024 Billabong x Sebastian Inlet Florida Cup was another last-minute call.
Have you recently found yourself in circles of conversation discussing what is missing within surfing? Do you feel as if there is a gap or a void?
At the beginning of the year the club from the treasure coast had one goal. Reach #TheFloridaCup Championship. On Saturday February 3rd they achieved that goal by collecting enough points to qualify for the high third place for the states crowned jewel event, the Florida Cup!
As it stands, Jacksonville, Saint Augustine, Space Coast and New Smyrna are all qualified, and it’ll either be Flagler or Treasure Coast joining the aforementioned clubs in Jacksonville in March.
Florida’s coast is so diverse and different from county line to county line. Although 98% of all the surf breaks are beach breaks there are a few jetties and coquina shell bottoms to mix up the swell. Even with not the most ideal swell (NE) and wind (NW) Ponce Inlet provided a great venue for the second stop of the sea
Florida Board Riders was created to #RecycleTheStoke. Generations of surfers recycling the love of the sport by giving back to their community. We partner with different organizations and host surf focused programs to introduce individuals to the beautiful and healing sport of surfing. Funds collected by the organization through member dues, partnerships, grants and donations will be distributed to the public through Florida Board Rider programing.
Organizations we have partnered with in our first two years include: Surfear Negra , Heal Foundation , Special Olympics , Boys & Girls Club , Task Hydro Force , Wounded Warriors , surfers Healing , Get A Board and many others. These programs are our main function while also building strong and healthy surf communities through education and environmental stewardship. Local city surf clubs have had major impacts in their community by carrying out these programs and also raising funds for those in need in their community along with scholarships for surfers transitioning into higher education.
Your donation to the Florida Board Riders will go directly to starting the movement of board riders clubs in Florida. FLBR is 501 c 3 nonprofit organization.
The Florida Board Riders is pleased to announce the formation of a grassroots organization meant to brighten the future of surfing in beach communities in the Sunshine State. A staple of surf communities around the world, Board Rider clubs foster fun, safety, self-esteem, ocean and environmental-stewardship, and community engagement for surfers of all ages through friendly competitions and other events.
Are you interested in starting a Board Riders Club in your hometown? Email info@floridaboardriders.com today to find out how. Click here to see all active clubs!
Just as Florida homes are built on strong foundations, the Florida Board Riders will build off the rich history and legacy of surfing in the state. The Florida Board Riders is already working with partners in surf communities throughout the state to establish local chapters. Each club will carry out various mission-aligned events, including contests, charitable drives, beach cleanups, ocean conservation education, water safety training, surf movie nights, and more.
The culmination of these efforts will be the 2020-2021 Florida Board Riders Competition series, which will pit clubs from all across the sunshine state in a team format surf contest. Each club will be represented by the best surfers in all age groups from their respective area.
The Florida Boardriders is a nonprofit organization with a 501 c 3 status. Funds collected by the organization through member dues, partnerships, and donations will be distributed to member clubs to facilitate the main functions of the Florida Board Riders in their local area.
