Liberation Paddle Out

Saturday • June 22 • 12 – 4 PM • Partially Wheelchair Accessible • FREE • Cowell Beach at the Santa Cruz Wharf

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, we aim to create a community of healing for our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Community 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.

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.

SIGN UP TO BE A LIBERATION PADDLE OUT VOLUNTEER:

Come help out in the fun and festivities of the Liberation Paddle Out! This event is growing every year – and we’re expecting this one to be even bigger than the last. We need your help to make it all happen!
Please click here and scroll down to the 2024 LPO volunteer team.