Decolonize The Surf
Exploring the history of representation and racism in California surf culture. Signal-boosting surfe
30/01/2023
17/11/2022
Interview & Podcast on Decolonize The Surf just dropped. https://www.offthelipradio.com/podcast/2022/10/21/otl705-dave-crellin Grateful for another opportunity to speak out on racism and representation in surf culture.
19/10/2022
Great News! California Board Company has offered to donate a new surfboard to replace the ones stolen from DTS. Big ups to CBC for their generosity! That brings us a little bit closer to our goal. If you know anyone that’s feeling the love to donate, here’s a link- https://gofund.me/cf616637
15/10/2022
This surfboard, created by artist Tyler Filkins, for my project Decolonize The Surf, was stolen while I was out of town. It is a very important part of the project. I am sad and angry that some f*cker took it. Santa Cruz/Bay Area folx, please keep an eye out and let me know if you see it anywhere. This is the project it’s part of- www.decolonizethesurf.com. It means alot to me, and I would love to get it back.
23/08/2022
Re-upping DTS stickers at Rincon. Some stickers get covered over by other stickers, which is all good (and expected). But when a DTS sticker is selectively removed and nothing else, makes ya wonder…
19/08/2022
DTS showing up in the desert. Lots of folx from coastal Cali blow through here like tumbleweeds.
02/08/2022
Hey, awesome community! Looking for a freelance writer for a feature article in a NoCal surf magazine. Look for someone who knows surfing and is invested in diversity and representation. Turnaround time is quick, August 19. If you know somebody that fits the bill, send them my way. Thanks y’all! community
21/04/2022
A little preview of tomorrow’s exhibit opening.
www.decolonizethesurf.com
17/04/2022
A lil over the shoulder DTS action at Steamer’s
16/04/2022
THE 2022 MFA cohort opens our group show, “Unforgetting” next Fri., April 22 at UCSC’s Digital Arts Research Center. Come check out Decolonize The Surf live, as part of the exhibit! More info @ https://danmmfa.ucsc.edu.
16/04/2022
Talking story with KSQD’s Gloria Nieto & Bella Bonner from Black Surf Club Santa Cruz.
15/04/2022
A little “Zogs” adbusting, to reimagine the cultural landscape.
13/04/2022
DTS paying homage to Willa & Charles, at Bruce’s Beach.
10/04/2022
DTS at the Surfer Statue in Santa Cruz. Long overdue.
10/04/2022
Over 50 DTS stickers up in Pleasure Point! First photo is the area where there used to be a spray painted sw****ka on the steps, so especially glad to have put a decolonizethesurf sticker there!
09/04/2022
Thad showing some DTS love at Traveler Surf Club.
08/04/2022
DTS all around Manhattan Beach Pier
08/04/2022
DTS showing up at Rincon
06/04/2022
Covering the entrances to Trestles with DTS stickers
04/04/2022
DTS has some questions for Linda Mar in Pacifica.
04/04/2022
DTS has some questions for Linda Mar.
04/04/2022
DTS showing up at Mavs!
04/04/2022
Beyin and Geoff teaching youth of color to surf, and spreading the DTS love at the Dos Pueblos Institute
03/04/2022
Matt, Theo & Patrick (not in photo) down for diversity in surfing at Aqua Surf, San Francisco.
03/04/2022
Matt, Theo & Patrick (not in photo) down for diversity in surfing at Aqua Surf, San Francisco
02/04/2022
Robby and Nate adding some diversity to the line-up at Cowell’s Surf Shop. Stoked!