Ventura, Calif., (July 2015) – Non-profit organization A Walk On Water (AWOW) in partnership with Katin, the original California surf company, proudly hosted another successful surf therapy event on Saturday, July 18 at C-Street The Cove in Ventura, Calif., for children with special needs and their families.
The Saturday C-Street event held a stellar turnout of a tight-knit group of families and surf therapy “athletes,” allowing volunteers and leaders to spend quality time out on the water with every athlete as well as their siblings.
Dale Rhodes, VP of Sales at Katin and three-year ambassador for A Walk On Water, said he was “overwhelmed with love and joy with the huge smiles that turned up at the C-street event.”
Katin and AWOW are a dedicated family of watermen sharing the therapeutic powers of the ocean with those in need. In addition to offering therapeutic assistance through surfing to children with special needs, AWOW in company with Katin also possess a primary goal of providing relief to families of children with special needs.
AWOW hosts multiple free, day-long events through the year for special needs children and their friends and family. They work to build self-confidence as the kids experience the incomparable thrill of riding the waves and the healing power of the ocean. Katin is excited to join AWOW to share the excitement of surfing with these kids by supporting this powerful cause.
“A Walk On Water takes pride in its relationships with brands that truly understand the meaning of giving back. Because of its roots in early surf culture, the name Katin stands for itself,” said Pat Notaro III, co-founder of A Walk On Water and a Katin Explorer. “If you wore the board shorts, you were a surfer. It was like a badge of honor. Each summer my dad and I would make the trip to the Seal Beach shop and buy boardies. Thanks to my dad and his legacy I am able to re-unite with the iconic Katin surf brand through AWOW and bring the brand’s passion and efforts in partnership with A Walk On Water.”
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ABOUT KATIN:
In the early 1950s Nancy and Walter Katin were in the business of making canvas boat covers. It was upon request from a local surfer that they made the first pair of custom canvas surf trunks. Although the Captain wanted to maintain sole focus on canvas boat covers and sails, word quickly spread about these nearly indestructible surf trunks. By the early 1980s, surf-wear had officially skyrocketed. Some of the biggest names in surfing, from Shaun Tomson and Peter Townsend to Reno Abillero and Gerry Lopez, sported the iconic Katin surf trunks. In 1977, Nancy initiated the annual Katin Pro/Am Team Challenge on the north side of the Huntington Beach pier, allowing amateur surfers the chance to compete alongside the pros. Surf legends such as Kelly Slater and Tom Curren competed and won the Katin Pro/Am. After Nancy passed away in 1986, she left the business to her loyal friend and Katin seamstress Sato Hughes, who began sewing surf trunks for the Katins in 1961, and still crafts custom surf trunks with her own two hands today. Katin takes pride in making California’s first surf trunk and continues its commitment to selling high-quality, lifestyle apparel and durable surf trunks. www.katinusa.com.
ABOUT A WALK ON WATER:
A common bond, love for the ocean, and passion for surfing brought AWOW’s team together. AWOW was started out of inspiration from an annual event held by Variety The Children’s Charity called “Surfers Healing Pat Notaro Day” in 2000. In October of 2012, Pat N. Notaro had an opportunity to host a similar event at Hollister Ranch, Calif., and AWOW was born out of the need to evolve for the greater good. AWOW continues to provide surf therapy for special needs children, and their siblings, who often live in the shadows of their brother or sister. These days/events are dedicated to the children and families sharing waves, while the parents and friends cheer from the beach. Each day is full of empowering moments, leaving families with an unforgettable experience. Jump right in! www.awalkonwater.org.
