Coos Bay Surfrider

06/08/2026

Happy World Oceans Day today!

04/29/2026

Our friends at Curry County Aquatic Safety are currently enrolling for their 2026 Junior Lifeguard Program! Open to youth ages 9-17, this program teaches ocean safety, life saving skills, and comfortability on the water.

Check out their page for more information on how to enroll!

04/22/2026

Mark your calendars for a SALT (Surfers Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques) training on Sunday April 26th from 10am - 2pm in Charleston, OR! Participation is limited to 20 people, with only 4 spots left!

👉 Sign up here: https://x.gldn.io/e/ihS6ahuIF1b

Hosted in collaboration with Curry County Aquatic Safety, the SALT training program teaches basic lifesaving awareness and hazard recognition to the local surfing community. SALT provides practical skill building for surfers in lifesaving techniques, it is not a certification.

The training will start at 10am with a classroom presentation (Charleston Fire Department, Training Room), then move to the beach where participants will practice lifesaving techniques on the beach and in the water (Sunset Bay State Park, North End Beach Parking). Techniques are designed for surfers and include the use of a surfboard.

Participants should bring:
- Wetsuit (and booties/gloves if you use them)
- Surfboard
- Notebook (for classroom portion)
- Packed lunch

04/19/2026

04/19/2026

Beautiful morning for the Spring Cleanup at Bastendorff Beach with Oregon Shores and Solve . Our beach ⛱ and ocean 🌊 are cleaner thanks to the 28 volunteers who came out, including a crew from the Charleston Fire & Rescue - Oregon - extra cool for the kids!

*Item highlight* Lots of nails 🔨 (left behind from burned pallets) were removed today, making the sand safer for bare feet and paws.

04/17/2026

See you tonight for the Paddling Film Festival! Tickets are still available at the door for $20

🕙 Doors at 6pm, Films at 7pm
📍 Egyptian Theatre

Good beer, great prizes, and a night of fun for a good cause!

04/17/2026

Last call for discounted presale tickets! Grab your ticket before MIDNIGHT for a chance to win sweet prizes, drink good beer, and watch the world's best paddling films.

We will still have tickets available at the door for $20.

📆 Friday, April 17
🕙 Doors at 6pm, Films at 7pm
📍 Egyptian Theatre
👉 Buy tickets here: bit.ly/2026coosfilmfest

Shout out to the The Oregon Coast for sponsoring the festival 💙

Check out these sweet new prizes, plus a whole lot more

🚣‍♀️ Kokopelli pack raft complete with paddle, pump, and pack from South Coast Tours LLC
😎 Day rental of the Hobie Fiesta from Waxer's Surf Shop and SharkBite's Cafe gift cards for post-paddle grub
🌞 Guided tour of the South Slough Reserve
🌅 Watercolor prints and oracle deck from Stars & Soil
🌀 Trout mug set & tomato garden kit from Annie Pollard
🌿 Native plant basket from Southwestern Oregon Community College
🍺 7 Devils Brewing Co basket of goodies
🎸 Fender guitar from Orcoast Music
🌊 Oregon Beaches Forever swag bag
🌌 Handmade Van Gogh fabric placemats
🚲 Blue Sky Bike Shop goodies
☕ Foggy's Cafe grub

04/15/2026

Feeling lucky? 🤩 meet us at the Egyptian this Friday for your chance to win one of these amazing prizes!

📆 Friday, April 17
🕠 Doors at 6pm, films at 7pm
📍 Egyptian Theatre Coos Bay
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/2026coosfilmfest

Not only will we have a great lineup of films, we'll also have an auction featuring local excursions, art, and maybe even your next hobby! Every dollar goes directly back to our chapter to support our mission of healthy beaches and clean water for all.

🚣‍♀️ Kokopelli pack raft complete with paddle, pump, and pack from South Coast Tours LLC
😎 Day rental of the Hobie Fiesta at Waxer's Surf Shop / Broadway Theater and SharkBite's Seafood Cafe gift cards for post-paddle grub
🌞 Guided tour of the South Slough Reserve
🌅 Watercolor prints and oracle deck from Stars & Soil
🐙 Ocean Pottery from Annie Pollard
🌿 Native plant basket from Southwestern Oregon Community College
🍺 7 Devils Brewing Co basket of goodies
🎻 Instrument from Orcoast Music

And MORE!

Thank you to our donors and to The Oregon Coast for sponsoring the fest 💙

04/11/2026

One week until the Paddling Film Festival!

Join us Friday, April 17 for a lineup of films to get you stoked 🤙

Feeling lucky? We'll also have an auction full of local art, experiences, and more!

Help us raise money for our chapter so we can continue to advocate for clean water, healthy beaches, and access for all 💙

Huge shout out to our sponsor Oregon Coast Visitors Association for making this event possible 🙌

Tickets: bit.ly/2026coosfilmfest

04/07/2026

📣 Get your tickets TODAY for the 2026 Paddling Film Festival!

Catch the world's best short paddling films and place your winning bid in our auction, full of amazing local art, experiences, and more!

All proceeds benefit our local chapter and help fund water quality testing, beach cleanups, and advocacy efforts to ensure we have clean water and healthy beaches for all 🩵

This event is made possible by our friends at the Oregon Coast Visitor's Association (and we heard they might be bringing a watercraft for one lucky winner 👀)

📆 Friday, April 17
🕠 Doors at 6pm, films at 7pm
📍 Egyptian Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/2026coosfilmfest