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This year Blessing of the Surf will be held in conjunction with the Dragon Abreast Boat Fundraiser.
At the conclusion of these events there will be a Traditional FIJIAN LOVE (or Hungi).
... Honouring the Ocean and its abundant life force, and recognising the need for all involved to explore and develop new ways to share the various surf zones in our coastal waters! All surfers, watercraft and ocean enthusiasts and their families are welcome to attend!
If you would like to join us as a participant or partner, please email ozblessingofthesurf@yahoo.com.au
Background:
This event was ‘borrowed’ from a traditional surfing event which originated in Hawaii’s winter surf season early last century and sanctioned by the Peaceful Waveriders Alliance (Hawaii).
On Bribie Island the inaugural 2005 Event was an outstanding success, with huge local, national and international media coverage.
‘Original Prayer for the Surf’
Blessing of the Surf:
6.30am Sign In for the Ocean Paddle and water events.
7.30am BOTS CEREMONY COMMENCES on the Beach with Pastor Jason Smith (Centalife Christian Church, Caboolture).,and includes THE CHANT (in Hawaiian Language) with Robb Richards.,and the CALL TO THE SURF on the CONCH SHELL from the Machado Family of Sandstone Point
8.15am LAYING OF THE FLOWERS by Samoan Ambassador Mavis Lambert
8.20am OCEAN PADDLE commences (swimmers/boards/surf skis/surf outriggers and other water craft) around the buoys supervised by David Lammin (S.C. Surf Schools) and the Bribie SLSC.