Goat Surf Club - Senegal
On the latest season of the Goat Surf Club, join Roo, Ben and Thomas as they navigate the unpredictability of both the ocean and life itself, chasing waves while trying to learn about the solutions to plastic pollution and facing unexpected political unrest.
The Goat Surf Club is back!!!
On the latest season of the Goat Surf Club, follow the passionate trio as they navigate the unpredictability of both the ocean and life itself, chasing waves while trying to learn about the solutions to plastic pollution and facing unexpected political unrest. With tales of environmental champions like The Plastic Man and the Surfrider Foundation, cultural immersion, and the resilient spirit of surfers, this season promises a captivating blend of adventure, activism, and the unwavering pursuit of the perfect wave.
This project is to be released as a weekly episode series every Wednesday of January 2024 on Outside Magazine as well as on my Instagram and Youtube Channel. Once the series is complete, it can also be found on the Waterbear Network, that acts as a “home of captivating films and thought-provoking series that empower you to lead a meaningful life.”
Episode 1 — Surfing and The Plastic Man
The Goat Surf Club is back! Roo, Ben and Thomas arrive in Senegal to explore its surf culture and meet the people working to protect the coast. In Dakar, the journey brings us to Modou Fall, known as The Plastic Man, whose work turns the problem of plastic pollution into a public conversation.
Episode 2 — Babacar and the Ocean
In Dakar, we meet Babacar, a surfer and environmentalist bringing people together around ocean protection. From beach cleanups to conversations at his restaurant, this episode follows his efforts to build a stronger connection between the local surf community and the coast.
Episode 3 — Saint Louis and Senegalese Culture
This episode takes us beyond the surf to experience more of Senegal’s culture. We share a meal with our friend Aida’s family, spend a night in the desert and explore the music and energy of the Saint Louis Jazz Festival.
Episode 4 - Finale!
Our final days in Senegal take an unexpected turn as political unrest interrupts the trip and prevents a planned visit to a mangrove reforestation project. We reflect on the people we met, the moments of connection that kept us going and the responsibility of telling a story when events change around you.
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What’s Next?!
So, this is an ongoing project documenting the Goat Surf Club in our attempt to share positive, impactful stories in surf communities around the world…
Our main goal with this is project to provide a couple of episode series sharing uplifting and positive stories in the environmental communities. Similar to what you saw above, we’re creating a sort of travel/surf/environmentalism style show that can educate people on different cultures, social and environmental issues through the lens of surf adventure.
As we continue developing the next trip we’d love to hear from YOU! We’re hoping to partner with environmental nonprofits, social justice organizations or individuals making an impact in their coastal communities around the world to share their stories and surf alongside them.
THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING…
Let us know what you thought of our episode series and, if you have any ideas on where we should go next, hit us up!
*This is the start of an ongoing project documenting the Goat Surf Club in our attempt to share positive, impactful stories in surf communities around the world so stay follow along on my Instagram for updates on this project!
