Vicky Garner, Hugo Tagholm, Stephen Gilbert, and Andy Cummins meet to discuss the ‘Protect Our Waves’ campaign.
Last week, SAS Directors met with Stephen Gilbert and ex-SAS director and consultant Vicky Garner to discuss their ‘Protect Our Waves’ campaign, which highlights the value of surfing waves and locations.
During the meeting, Stephen pledged his support to take their petition to Parliament and encourage MPs to debate legislation in order to recognize the importance of waves as a cultural, social, economic and environmental asset to coastal communities.
The Protect Our Waves petition has already collected almost 40,000 signatures. You can add your voice at www.protectourwaves.org.uk
Commenting, Stephen Gilbert said: “Cornwall, and Newquay in particular, is the surfing capital of the UK. The industry brings huge economic and social benefits to our community and it is right that we recognize the important part that surfing plays in local life.
“Surfers Against Sewage are an outstanding local organization, and I look forward to continuing my support for them and helping raise the profile of this campaign in Westminster.”
Surfers Against Sewage Director, Hugo Tagholm, added: “We are delighted to be working with Stephen to bring the Protect Our Waves petition to Parliament. This will be a big moment for UK surfing and surfers rights around the world.”
