Local Surfers, Shapers, and Watermen/women to be Honored at Public Opening



Santa Barbara is a proven powerhouse, a hotbed of talent that has stoked the flames of the global surfing community since the late 1950's.  From world-class shapers such as Al Merrick and Renny Yater, to world champion surfers like Tom Curren, Shaun Tomson, and Kim Mearig, Santa Barbara's influence is immeasurable.  These legendary names as well as others like George Greenough will be honored with a permanent full-time exhibit at the SBMM. 


Schedule of Events for Saturday April 12th

• 12-1 pm: Book Signing: Surfing: Women of the Waves by Linda Chase

"Women have had a place in surf culture since the sport began. Join us for a book signing with author Linda Chase, whose book profiles the history and all types of women of the waves."

• 1-1:30 pm: Marilyn S. Tennity Surfing Exhibit Opening Celebration

"Join us for the community opening and ribbon cutting for the Maritime Museum’s newest permanent exhibit, the Marilyn S. Tennity Surfing Exhibit. Memorabilia includes shoulder-mounted camera and kneeboard used by George Greenough. Surfboard display includes those used in competition by Tom Curren, Kelly Slater, Kim Mearig and Bobby Martinez."

• 1:30-2:30 pm: Book Signing: Surfer's Code by Shaun Tomson

"World champion surfer Shaun Tomson will be signing copies of his book, Surfer's Code: 12 Simple Lessons for Riding through Life, in which he shares the life lessons he's gathered from decades of surfing-from his boyhood adventures in South Africa to the world tour in the late 1970s to the business world today."

• 2-2:20 pm: Surfing Exhibit Tour with SBMM Curator (Q & A to Follow)

"Join SBMM Curator, Jennifer Wisniewski for a tour of SBMM’s newest permanent exhibit as she highlights local surfing history and discusses the artifacts that bring this unique exhibit to life."

For more information please visit http://sbmm.org/

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