
The Chicago Chapter
of Surfrider
was formed in '09
by a group of
longtime local surfers
and activists. Click here to

"Rise Above Plastics"
-More info here
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WGN 720AM Johnny B interviews Rex on Great Lakes surfing / 2.20.12:
Surfrider State of the Beach
-Illinois Beach Info
-Indiana Beach Info
How the Chicago Beaches Were Opened to Surfers in '09:
-Report from the Great Lakes Chapter
Help us get funding through IIC at no cost to you! Click to learn more about IIC:
Earth Day / 4.22
Details TBA
Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue / 6.1
Details TBA
Int'l Surfing Day / June ??
Details TBA
Windward Board SUP Race / 7.20
Details TBA
Stand Up For Cancer Event
Montrose - Details TBA
SUP World Series Event / 8.24-25
North Ave - Details TBA
This is just a partial list. We'll also be scheduling some beach clean ups. Stay tuned.
For a Surfrider Chicago overview of the phenomenon that is Chicago surfing, read Mitch McNeil's blog @ theinertia.com.
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Waveriders throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana are a rare breed of surfer, many traveling hundreds of miles to find waves, and braving all kinds of temperatures to surf Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes, at all times of the year. We originally hail from all over the U.S., even Hawaii and Australia, and often surf elsewhere, too. But we really appreciate our own freshwater waves, and believe that our states' water resources and coastlines are a real gift! Our involvement in the Surfrider Foundation is all about giving back. Please join us to support our mission and programs! Bryan MacDonald near Gary, Jan 2010, photo by Mike Killion