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September 29 – The Life Story of Doc Ball

Director Carl Ackerman will present the documentary The Life Story of Doc Ball This 54-minute documentary based on the life of Doc Ball, the first dedicated surf photographer, is directed by Carl…

CSMAugust 22, 2021

Upcoming Events

Nov. 6 — 13th Annual Gala Fundraiser

Women’s World Surfing Champions Lynne Boyer, Debbie Melville Beacham and Kim Mearig World Longboarding Champion Joel Tudor Musician, surfboard designer and Boogie Board inventor Tom Morey In Memory - Masters Division Surfing…

CSMJune 8, 2021

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September 29 – The Life Story of Doc Ball

Nov. 6 — 13th Annual Gala Fundraiser

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