Katin, the original California surf company, and non-profit organization A Walk On Water (AWOW) proudly present another stellar surf therapy event, hosted for the second year at Katin’s birthplace in Huntington Beach, Calif.
In celebration of both surf culture and therapeutic companionship, Katin and AWOW invite family, friends and supporters everywhere to join us for an event at Bolsa Chica State Beach, on Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
AWOW, in company with Katin, is comprised of a dedicated family of watermen sharing the therapeutic powers of the ocean with those in need. In addition to offering surf therapy to children with special needs, families in need are provided an entire day of relief, which includes healthy helpings of gourmet breakfast and lunch meals. These events have always been and will always be completely free to the families who attend.
AWOW hosts multiple surf therapy events throughout the year for families of children with special needs and their friends. Surfing works to build self-confidence as the kids experience the incomparable thrill of riding a wave and the healing power of the ocean. Katin is excited to join AWOW in sharing the excitement of surfing with these kids by supporting this powerful cause.
Event sponsors and proud supporters include JustChill, NOMVA, Essentia Water, TAVA Sunscreen, Vintage Grocers, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Focus SUP and more.
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ABOUT KATIN:
In the early 1950s Nancy and Walter Katin were in the business of making canvas boat covers. It was upon request from a local surfer that they made the first pair of custom canvas surf trunks. Although the Captain wanted to maintain sole focus on canvas boat covers and sails, word quickly spread about these nearly indestructible surf trunks. By the early 1980s, surf-wear had officially skyrocketed. Some of the biggest names in surfing, from Shaun Tomson and Peter Townsend to Reno Abillero and Gerry Lopez, sported the iconic Katin surf trunks. In 1977, Nancy initiated the annual Katin Pro/Am Team Challenge on the north side of the Huntington Beach pier, allowing amateur surfers the chance to compete alongside the pros. Surf legends such as Kelly Slater and Tom Curren competed and won the Katin Pro/Am. After Nancy passed away in 1986, she left the business to her loyal friend and Katin seamstress Sato Hughes, who began sewing surf trunks for the Katins in 1961, and still crafts custom surf trunks with her own two hands today. Katin takes pride in making California’s first surf trunk and continues its commitment to selling high-quality, lifestyle apparel and durable surf trunks. www.katinusa.com.
ABOUT A WALK ON WATER:
A Walk on Water is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides water therapy through guided surf instruction to specials needs children. Surfing is used as a tool to gain self-confidence skills and promote the therapeutic benefits of the sport’s positive effects and our oceans healing powers. Children experience the true “stoke” of surfing and a sense of accomplishment as family and friends cheer them on from the beach. Brothers and sisters also participate, helping to solidify an often-strained bond between siblings. Surf events focus on both the athletes and their families, who are treated to a well-deserved day of relaxation, healthy food and lifestyle guidance.
