Black Surf Santa Cruz aims to tear down barriers that oftentimes keep our oceans segregated. By taking a strategic focus on both physical and spiritual wellness, Black Surf Santa Cruz aims to create a community of healing for our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Communities here in Santa Cruz.
Black Surf empowers our Black community to reclaim their space in the ocean through surfing, spiritual wellness, water safety, and community. Join us as we work to make Santa Cruz County a more inclusive place for all.
COLLECTIVE LIBERATION TAKES ALL OF US
OUR PROGRAMS
PREPARE TO POP-UP (P2PUP)
COMING SOON!
The “Prepare to Pop-up” Surf Program is a multi-week program designed to help people feel more equipped to join a Pop-Up Program.
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4 - 5 meetups over the span of multiple weeks
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Small groups of 8 or less
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Learn surfing fundamentals at a slower pace
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Build community
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Connect with the ocean
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Learn to float before you learn to surf!
The “Pop-Up” Surf Program is a single day surf outing. We aim to host at least 12 Pop-Up events per year.
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Single day program
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About 3 hours long
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Small groups of 8 or less
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Learn and practice the basics of surfing
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Practice riding waves in a supportive environment
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Build community
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Connect with the ocean
ANNUAL LIBERATION PADDLE OUT
In concert with the Juneteenth event programming throughout Santa Cruz County, The Liberation Paddle Out is a community event that celebrates the achievements of our members, and specifically showcases the first Prepare to Pop Up cohorts and acts as a graduation of these cohorts per each year of grant funding.
This event is open to the entire community and encourages relationship-building and awareness with the general public.
FIELD TRIPS
Once per quarter, BSSC will partner with a local company or organization that provides outdoor recreational activity to provide an entry-level experience in said activity.
Experiences may include, but will not be limited to any of the following: Kayaking, Mountain biking, disc golfing, climbing, camping, whale watching, hiking, etc.
