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Events
October 16, 2011
The Second Annual North Shore Clean Up- Maui Hawaii 2011
"Get the Drift and Bag it"
+H2O, Community Work Day Program and Surfrider's annual "Get the Drift and Bag it" cleanup event is an opportunity for residents to join together in a global effort to remove litter and debris from our coastal environment. The event will be coordinated in partnership with the Ocean Conservancy as a part of their International Coastal Cleanup.
The first events to be held as a part of this year's cleanup begin on Saturday, September 17th, 2011 at four central meeting points. The meeting points are at Waipu'ilani Park in K hei, H na Bay in H na, Hoaloha Park near First Hawaiian Bank in the Kahului Harbor area, and at Kahekili Beach Park
in K 'anapali.
Additional events will take place at Kamehameha Iki Park in L hain on Sunday September 18, 2011 and at Baldwin Beach Park in Pa'ia on Sunday October 16, 2011. All events are scheduled to take place from 9am-1pm.
All cleanup supplies and data cards will be provided for volunteers. Water will be supplied and volunteers are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles and work gloves. To lessen the collective contribution to the waste stream, volunteers may also bring their own reusable bags or buckets for litter pickups. Carpooling, walking and bicycling to the event are suggested. Divers are encouraged to participate in underwater cleanups.
Last year's "Get the Drift and Bag it" event brought together over 1,200 volunteers that collected 30,000 pounds of litter and marine debris, 1,800 plastic bags, 2,150 recyclable beverage containers, and 7,600 cigarette butts in Maui Nui alone.
Over the past 25 years, the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup has become the world's largest volunteer effort for ocean health. Nearly nine million volunteers from 152 countries and locations have cleaned 145 million pounds of trash from the shores of lakes, streams, rivers and the ocean on just one day a year.
Several Maui businesses, schools and organizations have stepped up to help CWD with this important community event. Major partners and sponsors include the Surfrider Foundation, H na Trash Club, Positive H20, Maui Rents, Tropic Water, and Quicksilver.
+H2O encourages businesses and residents of Maui Nui to participate in "Get the Drift and Bag it" on Saturday, September 17th or at any scheduled cleanup through October 16th by gathering their family and friends and adopting a site in their neighborhood. CWD will provide the supplies for your event. If you would like to volunteer for any of the upcoming cleanups, suggest a site for litter removal, or for more information please contact us.
September 30th to October 4th, 2011
Water Sports Icons and Conservationists Join Forces for
Philanthropic SURFARI at WATERMEN 2011
- +H20 and Six Senses Resorts & Spas partner for this unique fundraising event in Laamu, Maldives from September 30-October 4th.
- International water sports icons will showcase surf, windsurf, kitesurf, stand up paddleboard, free dive and wakeboard. Including: Kai Lenny, Duncan Zuur, Levi Siver, Danny Fuller, Layne Beachley, Alex Caizergues, Buzzy Kerbox, Takuji Masuda and more.
- Renowned conservationists will address global water and marine concerns. Including: Fabien Cousteau, Sylvia Earle, Jim Thebaut, Jane Seymour, Charles Clover and more.
- Limited number of cabanas available to the public. For more information: http://www.sixsenses.com/E-brochure/SixSensesWaterWoMen/
Maui, Hawai'i (July 1, 2011) - WATERMEN 2011, presented by Six Senses Resorts & Spas and in partnership with +H20, will unite the world's greatest water sport icons together with marine and water conservationists in an event that raises funds and awareness for marine preservation, coral restoration and clean water and sanitation projects. Joining them at the prestigious Six Senses Resort & Spa Laamu, Maldives will be musicians, artists, celebrities, guests and media for five days of water exhibitions, clinics, eco-activities, one-on-one teaching opportunities, conservation debates, movie screenings, delicious meals and festivities. Proceeds from guest stays will benefit Plant a Fish Foundation founded by Fabien Cousteau; Water Charity founded by Averill Strasser; and Blue Marine Foundation founded by Chris Gorell Barnes[1}.
The first annual WATERMEN event pairs +H20, surf collaborative and water activism platform based out of Maui, Hawaii, with Six Senses Resorts & Spas, a recognized innovator in environmental sustainability and the pioneer of intelligent luxury[2]. Legendary surfers, windsurfers, kite surfers, swimmers, divers and free divers will offer their expertise to Six Senses guests. Special watermen activities include exhibitions and lessons by the world-renowned athletes of +H2O, stand up paddleboard with current world champ Kai Lenny, wakeboarding show by pro Duncan Zuur and more.
When not in the water, Six Senses Watermen will host diverse and stimulating events including a marine restoration in the Maldives workshop with Fabien Cousteau, Chagos Islands marine conservation update by Blue Marine Foundation and debates among the marine biologists and water sports legends on the most pressing global water issues and challenges. Outdoor activities like beach cleanups and coral reef restorations will balance out the intellectual while a mural painting workshop will engage the local community alongside the legendary Watermen. After dark, the lights will shine on cinematic features under the stars, featuring groundbreaking environmental documentaries Running Dry and The End of the Line and surf movies like Walls of Perception and The Windsurfing Movie II. Producers and stars will be on site to lead discussions.
The conditions are perfect. Set on the privately owned Olhuveli Island in the Laamu Atoll, in the south of the Maldives archipelago, the event rides on the crest of the opening of Six Senses' latest luxury eco-resort, Laamu. The Maldives boasts an array of breaks that have lured international surfers for more than 35 years, complemented by a rich underwater eco-system.
The featured guest list includes WATERMEN[4]
- Pascal Bronnimann (SUI, +H2O long time pro wind surfer and Diamond Head Pro-Am winner)
- Levi Siver (USA, +H2O windsurf wave riding champion and surfer)
- Jake Miller (USA, +H2O windsurf wave riding and freestyle rider)
- Keith Teboul (MAD, +H2O long time pro wind surfer)
- Herbie Fletcher (USA, longboard surfing legend and artist)
- Chris Garrett (AUS, Gold Coast eco-surfer)
- Buzzy Kerbox (USA, World Cup surf winner, co-inventor of tow-in surfing with Laird Hamilton and longtime face of Ralph Lauren Polo Sport)
- Kai Lenny (USA, Maui-born 17 year old stand up paddling world champion and Naish protege)
- Takuji Masuda (JPN, Kamakura born longboarder and surf documentarian)
- Tripoli Patterson (USA, surf champion and New York gallerist)
- Terry Simms (USA, 25 year surf pro and one of the finest surf coaches in the world)
- Alex Caizergues (FRA, kitesurf speed world champion)
- Mark Shinn (GBR, 2 times kite surfing World champion)
- Duncan Zuur (NED, one of Europe's most successful kite surfers and wake boarder)
- Matt Meola (USA, Innersection Award Winner, young surfing star)
- Layne Beachley (AUS, first woman in history to gain 7 World Championships, six of them consecutive)
- Danny Fuller (USA, professional surfer and photographer)
- Anna von Boetticher (GER, record holding free diver)
Additional musicians and leading marine conservationists:
- Fabien Cousteau (FRA, third generation French ocean explorer, aquatic filmmaker and Founder of Plant A Fish)
- Dr. Jacqueline Chan (USA, co-founder of Water Charity)
- Carl Gustaf Lundin (SUI, Director, Global Marine Programme, International Union for the Conservation of Nature)
- Dr. Callum Roberts (GBR, marine conversation biologist and oceanographer)
- Jane Seymour (GBR, actress and environmentalist)
- Averill Strasser (USA, Founder of Water Charity)
- Charles Clover (GBR, Author, The End of the Line, documentary about overfishing)
- Prahlad Kakkar (IND, Indian filmmaker, diver and Reef Watch Marine Conservation co-founder)
- Shekhar Kapur (IND, Golden Globe winning Indian filmmaker of the forthcoming Paani, exploring Mumbai's shrinking water supply)
- Jim Thebaut (USA, Documentary filmmaker of Running Dry and hydro-philanthropist)
- Christo Edwards (AUS, Margaret River winemaker and surfer)
- Mick Scott (AUS, Australian winemaker and waterman)
- Jason Mraz (USA, International chart topping singer and surfer)
- Sylvia Earle (USA, award-winning oceanographer, explorer, author and lecturer)
Packages to participate in this exciting, one-of-a-kind gathering are available for four nights (US$6,000 for two people or US$4,400 single) and seven nights (US$9,900 for two people or US$7,400 single), including all breakfasts and dinners, the Barefoot Gala Dinner, activities on site, a limited number of spa treatments and round trip seaplane transfer flights.
Six Senses Carbon Offset Programme will also offset international flights to the Maldives.
For further information and additional images please contact Kristin Hettermann, Director of Marketing, +H20, at Kristin@gracedelivers.com.
A limited number of cabanas open to public! To inquire about guest reservations, contact Faisal at reservations-laamu@sixsenses.com.
Six Senses is a world leader in creating enlightening and nourishing luxury travel experiences that rejuvenate and refresh, focusing on the delivery of all of the beauties of clean living and the slow life to a discerning, conscious and aware customer.
+H20 is a platform for water awareness that brings together a community of athletes, conservationists, non-profits and corporations to create purposeful solutions that facilitate positive change on a local to global scale. Leveraging the visibility of professional athletes combined with a mission for the greater good,
+H20 was founded by windsurfers Levi Siver, Pascal Bronnimann, Jake Miller and Keith Teboul and is based on Maui, Hawaii. The +H20 network celebrates water sports and extends inspiration for clean living practices that are in support of health, wellness and environmental balance.
EDITOR'S NOTES
- WATERMEN 2011 In Benefit Of:
Blue Marine Foundation (www.bluemarinefoundation.com) is working to place 10% of the world's oceans into secure marine reserves by 2020, beginning with Chagos Islands, an area rich in marine biodiversity, south of the Maldives. Created by Chris Gorell Barnes, the producer of "The End of the Line" (the defining documentary about over-fishing). Proceeds from WATERMEN will help secure marine protected areas in the Maldives.
Plant A Fish (www.plantafish.org) is a hands-on marine education and restoration effort led by 3rd generation ocean explorer Fabian Cousteau to engage local communities around the globe through schools, businesses and government agencies to "re-plant" aquatic plants and animals in environmentally stressed areas.
Water Charity (http://www.watercharity.org) is a top ranked non-profit that provides safe drinking water, effective sanitation and health education to those in need. Since 2008, Six Senses contributions and cooperation by banning the importation of plastic water bottles from our properties has given over 350,000 people access to safe drinking water.
- WATERMEN Will Promote:
+H20 Principles:
- Clean Sports: Water sports as energetically clean and green activities that are environmentally friendly and wellness balancing.
- Clean Living: The importance of health, nutrition, wellness and environmental awareness to a happy and balanced society.
- Clean Water: Awareness and activism surrounding water issues locally and globally, addressing challenges surrounding pollution, sanitation and clean water access for those in need.
- Clean Ocean: Water is energy and energy sustains. Our oceans energize our entire delicate ecosystem and need to be protected and nourished.
Six Senses SLOW LIFE Positioning Philosophy:
Sustainable - Local - Organic - Wholesome Learning - Inspiring - Fun -Experiences
July 17, 2011
Lulu's Lahaina Launiupoko Beach Clean Up
Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter Presents "Lulu's Lahaina Launiupoko Beach Clean-Up" in partnership with + H2O.
Join us for our monthly beach clean up July 17th 8am to 11am at Launiupoko Beach Park. After clean up we'll head to Lulu's for some killer grinds!
Meet at the Surfrider booth inside Launiupoko Beach Park (we'll find space when we get there so not sure exactly what side we'll be on, look for Banner!) at 8am then go get your clean on! We plan to clean a mile or two each direction of the park both sides of highway.
Food provided by Lulu's Lahaina and Water jug by The Waterboy... please bring a re-usable drinking container (we will not have single use cups)
Spread the word!!!! Click "share" to show this event on your page or Click "invite" to invite your FB Friends! Mahalo!
For mor information call email Maui@surfrider.org or check www.Surfrider.org/maui or http://positive-h2o.com/
If you were one of the lucky 100 people to get FREE 2011 Beach Clean-UP Tshirt please wear it. If you didn't get one, don' worry. We printed another 100 and will be taking donations to cover the cost of those:) ($5-$10 suggested donation).
April 17, 2011
Flatbread Ho'okipa Beach Clean Up
Every third Sunday of the month from 8-11 am, Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter in partnership with +H2O present a beach clean up on Maui. Lunch is provided to all volunteers by a restaurant sponsor. 2011 Beach Clean Up Shirts will be free to the first 50 people to attend a 2011 clean up. Community Work Day provides all supplies.
Surfrider Foundation, Maui Chapter is working to bring life to its mission of preserving beach access, preserving near shore water quality, and protecting recreational and cultural sites through CARE: Conservation, Activism, Research and Education.
+H20 is a global effort uniting a network of passionate water enthusiasts dedicated to clean water and clean living initiatives for communities around the world; international athletes, watermen and activists extending inspiration for clean living practices that are in support of health, wellness and environmental balance.
+H20 founder bios can be found here.
Details:
"Flatbread Ho`okipa" Beach Clean Up
Sunday, April 17th
8-11 am
Meet at SRF booth at Ho`okipa at 8 amm.
Bring: re-usuable water bottle, sun protection, (garden) gloves
For More Information:
Visit: www.Surfrider.org/maui or www.positive-h2o.com.
Email: maui@surfrider.org Call: 808-283-2470
Follow us at: www.Facebook.com/Surfridermaui and www.facebook.com/positiveH2O
April Clean Up Sponsored By:
Flatbread, The Water Boy, Community Work Day
March 20, 2011
Lulu's Lahaina Ukumehame Beach Clean Up
Every third Sunday of the month from 8-11 am, Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter in partnership with +H2O present a beach clean up on Maui. Lunch is provided to all volunteers by a restaurant sponsor. 2011 Beach Clean Up Shirts will be free to the first 100 people to attend each clean up. Community Work Day provides all supplies.
Surfrider Foundation, Maui Chapter is working to bring life to its mission of preserving beach access, preserving near shore water quality, and protecting recreational and cultural sites through CARE: Conservation, Activism, Research and Education.
+H20 is a global effort uniting a network of passionate water enthusiasts dedicated to clean water and clean living initiatives for communities around the world; international athletes, watermen and activists extending inspiration for clean living practices that are in support of health, wellness and environmental balance.
Details:
"Lulu's Lahaina Ukumehame" Beach Clean Up
Sunday, March 20th
8-11 am
Meet at SRF booth at Ukumehame at 8am.
Bring: re-usuable water bottle, sun protection, (garden) gloves
For More Information:
Visit: www.Surfrider.org/maui or www.positive-h2o.com.
Email: maui@surfrider.org Call: 808-283-2470
Follow us at: www.Facebook.com/Surfridermaui and www.facebook.com/positiveH2O
March Clean Up Sponsored By:
The Water Boy, Lulu's Lahaina, Community Work Day
February 20, 2011
Monthly Beach Clean Ups
+H2O is proud to announce we have partnered with Surfrider Foundation-Maui Chapter and have created monthly clean ups on Maui, Hawaii. Each monthly clean up will be at a different location and they will keep our island clean and beautiful. This is an exciting collaboration of efforts and we will keep you posted on each event, location and time. If your on Maui and would like to help out you can sign up at the event invite on Facebook.
Come join the Surfrider crew for their first of monthly beach clean up's, starting with this Sunday, Feb. 20th at the Kihei Canoe Club location in north Kihei from 8am to 11am.Sponsored by 808 Deli in partnership with +H2o and the Water Boy. For further information, call Tim @ (808) 283-2470. You can also sign up on the Facebook invite page as well and get all of the details! We look forward to creating a stronger community and a cleaner island!
October 23, 2010
Windsurfing Icons Launch Global Water Mission Initiative with North Shore Clean Up
+H20 brings an online community of water enthusiasts together while raising awareness for clean water and living issues.
A group of Maui residents - who just happen to be some of the world's most distinguished windsurfers - are hosting a coastal clean up on Maui's North Shore in collaboration with Community Work Day and the Surfrider Foundation. Part of Community Work Day's island-wide "Get the Drift and Bag It" campaign, the clean up will kick-off the launch of +H20, a global effort founded by professional windsurfers Levi Siver, Jake Miller, Pascal Bronnimann and Keith Teboul. +H2O unites a global network of passionate water enthusiasts dedicated to clean water and clean living initiatives for communities around the world. Community Work Day's "Get the Drift and Bag It" campaign is an island-wide effort of clean ups on Maui's beaches during the months of September and October, in collaboration with the Ocean Conservancy's 25TH ANNUAL International Coastal Clean Up.
The +H20 North Shore Clean Up takes place on Saturday, October 23rd at 10am at Baldwin Beach Park. Participants will focus on cleaning several beaches including Baldwin Beach Park, Tavares Bay, Paia Bay and Ho'okipa Beach Park.
Clean up participants, as well as the community, are invited to an evening fundraiser hosted by Elevate at Moana Cafe in Paia at 8pm. The event features live music by Marasco and Gretchen Rhodes. Proceeds will go towards the +H2O Water Charities Fund contributing to future +H20 clean water projects and the local community.
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