UPCOMING EVENTS
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Próximos Eventos
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UPCOMING EVENTS 〰️ Próximos Eventos 〰️
Understanding affinity groups
PGM
For individuals from communities that are not white, including Asian, African, Black, Brown, Latin American, and Indigenous backgrounds.
Women’s
For all individuals that identified as women regardless of race, spiritual beliefs or sexual orientation.
Queer
For all individuals that identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community regardless of race or spiritual beliefs.
OPEN HOUSE
For all individuals that align with our mission regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender, age, nationality or spiritual beliefs.
Swim to Play
Our "Swim to Play" sessions, held in collaboration with Maine Community Swimming, provide instructor support to help you overcome water fears, learn floating fundamentals, or improve your technique. This session is designed to build your confidence and swimming skills in a supportive and friendly environment.
Where?
Boys & Girls Club | 277 Cumberland Ave, portland, ME
Melanin’s Up: Surf Clinic
Donation based
*NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Whether this is your first time surfing or you already have surfing experience, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn or improve the fundamentals of a pop-up, surf-etiquette, paddling and board management in a fun, friendly, supportive, and safe environment.
This clinic is made possible through the support of The Onion Foundation.
Our PGM clinics are for individuals from communities that are not white, including Asian, African, Black, Brown, Latin American, and Indigenous backgrounds.
Chicas n Boards: Surf Clinic
Our goal is to create a friendly and inclusive space to learn the basics of surfing for women of all backgrounds. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Whether this is your first time or you have surfed a couple times, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn or improve the fundamentals of a pop-up, surf-etiquette, paddling and board management in a fun, friendly, supportive, and safe environment.
Queer Tides: Surf Clinic
SLIDING SCALE
Our goal is to create a friendly and inclusive space to learn the basics of surfing forLGBTQ+ folks of all backgrounds. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Whether this is your first time or you have surfed a couple times, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn or improve the fundamentals of a pop-up, surf-etiquette, paddling and board management in a fun, friendly, supportive, and safe environment.
Melanin’s Up: Surf Clinic
Donation based
*NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Whether this is your first time surfing or you already have surfing experience, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn or improve the fundamentals of a pop-up, surf-etiquette, paddling and board management in a fun, friendly, supportive, and safe environment.
This clinic is made possible thourgh the support of The Onion Foundation.
Our PGM clinics are for individuals from communities that are not white, including Asian, African, Black, Brown, Latin American, and Indigenous backgrounds.
OPEN HOUSE MEETUP: Yoga by el agua!
Rain Date: July 22 6-8pm
A meetup for all ages and all identities. Come join us for a mindful movement practice, moving between postures with curiosity and intention, and collectively deepening our connection to breath, body, and community.
We will be having a picnic during and after the yoga session for those who wish to join in a different capacity.
What to bring?
Bring a beach blanket or towel.
Bottle of water
This shareable snacks/ drinks for the picnic.
Dress accordingly to the weather.
No sign Up needed! Come as you are!
Melanin’s up: Surf Clinic
Donation based
*NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
the perfect opportunity for you to learn or improve the fundamentals of a pop-up, surf-etiquette, paddling and board management in a fun, friendly, supportive, and safe environment.
This surf clinic is made possible through the support of The Onion Foundation.
Our PGM clinics are for individuals from communities that are not white, including Asian, African, Black, Brown, Latin American, and Indigenous backgrounds.
Swim to Play
Whether you are looking to overcome a fear or improve some of your floating/swimming skills, this is a space for you to feel safe and encouraged by qualified instructors.
Sign up coming soon
Yoga + Surf
Sliding Scale: $80 | $90 | $105
Join The Portland Yoga Project and Palmar Collective for a summer collaboration you don't want to miss. Meet us at Pine Point to enjoy a morning of on-land surf lessons, followed by time on the waves with talented and informed instruction. After, we'll stretch it out on the beach with Jamie Navarro, completing our adventure. Surf boards and wetsuits are provided. All you have to bring is an adventurous spirit, willingness to learn new skills, and a penchant for play.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early!
Rain date: 8/23 - please be sure to be available for both dates when booking. Refunds will not be issued if we have to reschedule due to rain or other conditions.
This session is for women and LGBTQ+ communities only.
Yoga + Surf
Sliding Scale: $80 | $90 | $105
Join The Portland Yoga Project and Palmar Collective for a summer collaboration you don't want to miss. Meet us at Pine Point to enjoy a morning of on-land surf lessons, followed by time on the waves with talented and informed instruction. After, we'll stretch it out on the beach with Jamie Navarro, completing our adventure. Surf boards and wetsuits are provided. All you have to bring is an adventurous spirit, willingness to learn new skills, and a penchant for play.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early!
Rain date: 9/13 - please be sure to be available for both dates when booking. Refunds will not be issued if we have to reschedule due to rain or other conditions.
This session is OPEN HOUSE. Everyone is welcome!
Meetup: Toast by the Coast
Join us for a surf hang and a time to connect and enjoy the summer with our friends @timetoeat!
Free event, no registration needed.
Add to the event playlist here
BYO drinks and snacks
10 Surfboards available first come first serve.
Melanin’s Up
This is a free surf lesson for members of the BIPOC community! We will be teaching surfing fundamentals in a safe and supportive environment
Boards N Pals (Pride Swell)
Our goal is to create a friendly and inclusive space to learn the basics of surfing for women and folks of the LGBTQ+ community. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Whether this is your first time or you have surfed a couple times, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn or improve the fundamentals of a pop-up, surf-etiquette, paddling and board management in a fun, friendly, supportive, and safe environment.
Boards N Pals
Our goal is to create a friendly and inclusive space to learn the basics of surfing for women and folks of the LGBTQ+ community. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Whether this is your first time or you have surfed a couple times, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn or improve the fundamentals of a pop-up, surf-etiquette, paddling and board management in a fun, friendly, supportive, and safe environment.
Melanin’s Up
This is a free surf lesson for members of the BIPOC community! We will be teaching surfing fundamentals in a safe and supportive environment
Fundraising Party
Join us for an evening of Art, Music, Stories and a wicked rad Raffle!
Tickets for Sale Friday Oct 4 12:00pm
Film screening: Wade in the Water
Join us in celebration of Black Surf and Aquatic Culture!
Thanks to our sponsors, the director of the film, David Mesfin, will be joining us for a Q&A session in person along with some featured surfers that will be joining us via Zoom.
6:30 pm - Doors Open
7:00pm - Film Begins
8:15 pm - Q&A Session with:
David Mesfin (Director)
Rick Blocker (Surfer)
Greg Rachel (Surfer)
AUG MEETUP: Disc, Hoops &Surf
Join us for a beach hangout where you’ll get to try some Disc Golf putting, hula hoops and surfing…if we get any waves!
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Joyswitch putting sesh (Disc Golf)
Hula Hoops to play with
Surfboards to borrow first-come first-serve and surf if there are any waves!
BYO snacks and beverages!
NOT a surf lesson, just a surf session to hang. That said, happy to give pointers but we will be focusing on enjoying our time with y’all and the ocean.
YOGA + SURF
A beautiful morning for a surf clinic followed by an post-surf Yoga sesh lead by our friends at Portland Yoga Project
Beach Meetup
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Come hang and if there are waves, we will surf!
BYOB, bring snacks!
Please note that this is NOT a surf Lesson, but always happy to give some pointers.
We will have up to 10 surfboards available in a first come first serve basis.
If you have your own gear, bring it in case there is some swell!
LOCATION
We will meet at the end of the beach access of Pine St, Scarborough.
Free Parking available on E Grand Ave
Melanin's Up
Surf Clinic for BiPOC folks all genders.
Whether this is your first time surfing or you already have surfing experience, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn or improve the fundamentals of a pop-up, surf-etiquette, paddling and board management in a fun, friendly, supportive, and safe environment.
Boards N' Pals
Surf Clinic for women+ & LGBTQ+. Come Learn the basics of surfing in a safe environment. You’ll learn about surf etiquette, basics of a pop-up and practice time in the water.
Boards N' Pals
Surf Clinic for women+ & LGBTQ+. Come Learn the basics of surfing in a safe environment. You’ll learn about surf etiquette, basics of a pop-up and practice time in the water.
Melanin's Up
Surf Clinic for BiPOC folks all genders.
Whether this is your first time surfing or you already have surfing experience, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn or improve the fundamentals of a pop-up, surf-etiquette, paddling and board management in a fun, friendly, supportive, and safe environment.
Melanin's Up
Surf Clinic for BiPOC folks all genders.
Whether this is your first time surfing or you already have surfing experience, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn or improve the fundamentals of a pop-up, surf-etiquette, paddling and board management in a fun, friendly, supportive, and safe environment.
Spring Gear Hub
Join us for an afternoon of good vibes and diversity awareness. Let’s talk diversity in the outdoors, the challenges and how we all can be part of this wave of change!
Join our equity wave
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Join our equity wave 〰️
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This is a drive and sale to raise funds to expand our Diversity Programs like Melanin’s up and Skate to Relate.
Bring outdoor gear in good conditions you wish to donate on April 28 to Rootwild.
MWS+ Crew will receive your gear and set it up for an affordable price to join the sale.
When sale ends, gear that wasn’t sold, will be donated to other outdoor non-profits.
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Pame Chévez | More Women+ Surf
Verónica Pérez | Tender Table
Nuna Gleason | Maine Afro Yoga
Ruth Castillo | Latino Outdoors Boston
Jamie Navarro | Climbers of Color EVO
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• Fins
• Surf Leashes
• Paddle board Leashes
• Wax
• Wetsuits
• Winter baselayers.
• Winter jackets
• Skateboarding shoes
• Hiking Boots
• Backpacks
• Snow pants
• raincoats
• charts
• hiking pants
• swimming shorts
• Beach towels
• Beanies
• Sunglasses
• Hats
