Miami Surf Project

The Miami Surf Archive Project will host its official launch party Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens (2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach). The event is free and open to the public.

RSVP for the event by sending an email to MiamiSurfArchive@gmail.com

The cultural, non-profit organization is dedicated to the preservation, presentation and promotion of surfing in Miami-Dade for the appreciation and education of current and future generations around the world.

The launch party will build awareness of the organization and its mission within the community. Expect a crowd of 200 – 300 individuals from ages ranging from 14 to 70 and all united by their love for surfing. A ticket purchase will be necessary for food ($5-$10), drinks ($4) and raffle entry ($5).

During the event there will be:

• screening of historic surfing footage
• slide show of historic surf images
• display of historically significant surfboards
• ticketed bar serving beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic beverages
• ticketed menu serving fish tacos and other fare
• raffle of donated items
• musical performance by Mike Maytin

The party also serves as a fundraiser for the organization.

Sponsors for the event include:

• 42Below Vodka
• Barefoot Wine and Bubbly
• Kona Beer
• Jefe’s Original Fish Taco and Burgers
• Sector 9 Skateboards
• Skull Candy
• American Surf Systems
• Sea Specs
• Kulcha Shok Muzik
• Surf Bus
• Quiksilver
• Athens Juice Bar
• F1rst Surf Shop
• Recon Paddleboards
• Island Water Sports
• South Beach Dive and Surf

This story was originally published March 16, 2011 at 6:03 AM.