The surf industry’s most-anticipated annual social event, the 34th Annual Waterman’s Weekend, will be held at The Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. This year’s gala is set in an idyllic setting as more than 200 of the surf industry’s leading executives, business leaders, and surf enthusiasts gather to bestow the highest honors for Lifetime Achievement, Waterperson of the Year and Environmentalist of the Year for an amazing night raising funds for some of the most impactful environmental organizations working to protect our oceans, beaches, and waves.
Friday July 28th Waterman’s Luau
A social gathering of celebrating the aloha spirit with refreshments, heavy apps, light music and amazing scenery overlooking the coastline. The event is open to all ages and tickets are limited.
Saturday, July 29th Waterman’s Gala
The evening will consist of honoring this years awards recipients that will include a silent and live auction and a sit down dinner. Tickets are very limited.
2023 Honorees are as follows:
Waterperson of the Year
Justine Dupont
Lifetime Achievement
Art Brewer
Environmentalist of the Year
Dr. Cliff Kapono
Since 1989, Waterman’s has donated nearly $10 million to our environmental beneficiaries that are dedicated to protecting our oceans, surf breaks, fighting plastic pollution, and more on behalf of surfers.
Please reach out to Melinda Simpson at melinda@surfindustry.org if you would like to attend, donate auction items or have any questions.
