'The Quiksilver Crossing's' Finally Reaches California

Ship's Journey Promotes Surf Exploration, Coral Reef Conservation, Education, Adventure and Multiculturalism

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- After 6 years and over 90,000 nautical miles, the greatest voyage of surfing discovery ever undertaken will reach the West Coast of the US for the first time. For The Quiksilver Crossing: West Coast Tour 2005, the Indies Trader -- a converted salvage boat -- will dock at San Diego (6/11), Dana Point (6/21), Newport Beach (6/28), Malibu (7/7), Ventura/Channel Islands (7/12), Santa Barbara (7/19), Santa Cruz (8/17), San Francisco (8/24) and Seattle (9/14).

The Quiksilver Crossing will host environmental fundraisers, press conferences, boat tours, VIP cruises, educational events, and in-store promotional appearances, all sponsored by Quiksilver, the boardriding industry leader.

The Quiksilver Crossing is an ongoing exploration, adventure, education and scientific mission traversing the world's oceans to seek out uncharted surf breaks and locales in a quest for the perfect wave. Along with renowned surfers Kelly Slater, Danny Fuller and Veronica Kay onboard to surf and explore, The Quiksilver Crossing carries marine biologists from Reef Check, the California-based reef conservation foundation, to study and help protect the coral reefs they encounter. In addition, The Quiksilver Crossing is focused on positive cultural exchange and the development of empathy for indigenous peoples around the world.

The Route: Having started in Australia, The Quiksilver Crossing has visited Africa, Europe, South and Central America, coming to the Eastern US last year, and is now traveling up the West Coast.

The Mission: A typical trip involves scouting for new surf locations, a Reef Check expedition and positive exchange with local cultures. If there is no swell, Reef Check marine biologists, sponsored by Quiksilver, conduct surveys in order to increase the knowledge of the value of the locations so they can be preserved for future generations. Everyone connected with the project keeps the surf spots a mystery, signing a confidentiality agreement not to disclose locations.

Source: Yahoo

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