Not just for his mind blowing surfing but for the role model he’s become in our community. Stuart Ball, current president of Kirra Surfriders Club and General Manager of Surfrider Foundation Australia National Office in Coolangatta has seen his Kirra club mate rise through the surfing ranks. “I’m really proud to be a member of Surfrider Foundation in Australia and join their efforts in keeping Australia’s beaches healthy, beautiful and clean” said Mick. The current world number one ranked surfer is making a charge for the 2007 world title and would be the first Australian since Occy in 1999.
Mick Fanning (pictured) is hoping to join the esteemed group in more ways than one.
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Six world champions Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll, Damien Hardman, Barton Lynch and Mark Occhilupo, all long time supporters of Surfrider in Australia, have joined forces to create a limited edition series of framed photos with proceeds helping to fund vital Surfrider Foundation programs in Australia. While all WCT competitors have previously been automatic members of Surfrider Foundation in the USA, the Cooly kids join a growing band of high profile surfers who have proudly supported Surfrider Foundation here in Australia. Dean has signed on as a regular member and Mick and Joel as Life Members. Cooly kids pledge support for Surfrider Foundation AustraliaĬoolangatta surfing trio Mick Fanning, Dean Morrison and Joel Parkinson have confirmed their support for beach protection by renewing their Surfrider Foundation Australia memberships.