Surfmonk is proud to be a sponsor of the 2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard and SUP Contest and support
the Punta Sayulita Foundation's continuing work with Reef Check Worldwide.

Founded in 1996 by marine ecologist Dr. Gregor Hodgson, Reef Check is an international non-profit organization dedicated to conservation of tropical coral reefs and California rocky reefs. Reef Check works to create partnerships among community volunteers, government agencies, businesses, universities and other non-profits. Reef Check goals are to: educate the public about the value of reef ecosystems and the and the current crisis affecting marine life, to create a global network of volunteer teams trained in Reef Check's scientific methods who regularly monitor and report on reef health, to facilitate collaboration that produced ecologically sound and economically sustainable solutions and to stimulate local community action to protect remaining pristine reefs and rehabilitate damaged reefs worldwide.

Punta Sayulita is pleased to invite interested volunteers to participate in the Reef Check organization’s EcoDiver Certification Training Workshop that will provide training and certification for volunteers to participate in periodic surveys of local area reef ecosystems as part of the Reef Check Foundation’s “Adopt a Reef” program.

Additionally Surfmonk is proud to sponsor this event because of the gathering of like minded watermen and women who will come together to celebrate the Surfmonk way of life, conditioning the body and mind through the appreciation of water, nature and spirit. Pictured: Jerry Lopez

SurfMonk supports the ongoing efforts of Surfers Environmental Alliance.  commitment to the preservation and protection of the environmental and cultural elements inherent to the sport of surfing.   Select Surfers Environmental Alliance and SurfMonk will donate 5% of your purchase to their organization and you will receive a 5% discount on your order.  Please remember that charitable contributions are a lasting gift.  For more information www.seasurfer.org

SurfMonk supports the ongoing efforts of Surfers Healing, a foundation fto enrich the lives of children with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. Select Surfers Healing as your choice of charitable causes and SurfMonk will donate 5% of your purchase to Surfers Healing and you will receive a 5% discount on your order.  Please remeber that charitable contributions are a lasting gift.  For more information on Surfers Healing  www.surfershealing.org

by Starre Vartan
Guys can be tough to shop for, and Valentine's Day can be even more of a challenge; silly mushy gifts that you're into might be appreciated briefly, but are likely to be a waste if they're never used. We've rounded up some of the greenest, most useful V-Day gifts for guys that are sure to be loved- and utilized.

Farm Sanctuary Sponsor-an-Animal

Farm Sanctuary takes care of abandoned farm animals. Give a sponsorship as a gift to the guy who has it all and help a creature who has less than nothing. According to the Farm Sanctuary site, "All of our sanctuary residents depend on sponsors to provide them with nourishing food, safe refuge, veterinary care, and everything else they need for a happy and healthy life. Sponsors receive an adoption certificate with a color photograph of their adopted friend, an adoption card, an invitation to schedule a VIP tour to meet their sponsored animal, and other benefits depending on the animal selected."

Wind-Up Mobile Charger
This super-practical gift is also kind of fun- he gets to charge up his mobile phone with his own energy (and you can borrow this from him when you need a boost on your phone too). "This wind-up cell phone charger requires no external power of any sort. Cranking for 3 minutes gives 8 minutes of talk time."