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| Feb 2, 2008: The Surfrider Foundation rally for better beach access began at the Honolulu State Capitol building. That's Peter Cole in the front, a local, well known surfing icon. |
Cynthia DeRosier (center) author of 'The Surfer Spirit' waves the banner for the Surfrider environmental organization.
See Cynthia's book at http://thesurferspirit.com
Surfrider Foundation www.surfrider.org |
"People need to understand that when they buy a beacfront property, the beach is not on the title." - Surfer Peter Cole |
I was given this sign to wave around, which I did for the entire day. |
Government signs like 'Public Right of Way to Beach' are being flagrantly taken down by landowners and replaced with illegal 'Private Access Way' signs. |
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| State senator for Kauai/Niihau Gary Hoozer popped by to support the cause. Note the Aloha shirt under a suit. |
Hooser introduced Bill 2835 which stipulates that deevelopers must adhere to permitting regulations and ensure public access is maintained. He was happy to hold the sign! |
Looks like no one caught that wave! |
A sudden deluge had rally goers running for cover under the eaves of the Capitol building - nice, warm, winter Hawaii rain! |
Surfrider hired a street trolley to take us around the island meeting other rallying supporters at controversial beach access sites. |
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| Tourists down in Wakiki wonder what the fuss is about - perhaps unaware their access to the beach will also be limited if gating zealots get their way ... |
The trolley met supporters over in Hawaii Kai and other areas around the windward shore. |
A wet and windy Honoulu day - no deterrant! In the background, a real estate sign near an access point. Will that soon be gated? |
That means the have nots too ... |
Dr Flowers must be a local landowner? It so, he's setting a good example to his neighbors ... I'll loan him some eggs anytime. |
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| Paused in Hawaii Kai parking lot for a restroom and a rest from chanting 'Free Beach Access' to the passing traffic. |
Surfrider making a stand in Hawaii Kai |
Charlie the trolley car driver took us all through Honolulu to Hawaii Kai and Diamond Head, tooting all the way. |
This supporter brought his own airbag ... |
Rich Figel of http://www.beachaccesshawaii.org/ was a prime mover and shaker behind the rally. |
