Extremely-Endurance Swimmer Catherine Breed, Who’s Presently Swimming Down the Whole Size of the California Coast, Will Cease at Woodley Island In the present day for a Public Occasion | Misplaced Coast Outpost

Press launch from Swim California:

As Catherine Breed arrives in Humboldt County throughout her historic 900-mile Swim California journey, she’s going to pause to rejoice one of many area’s best strengths—its folks and their unwavering dedication to defending the California coast.

On Saturday from 4 to five p.m. at Woodley Island Marina, Catherine will be part of the native Surfrider Foundation chapter for a neighborhood gathering to study in regards to the swim and Surfrider Humboldt’s conservation efforts. 

Each cease alongside Swim California is a chance to shine a light-weight on the organizations and people defending California’s shoreline. From restoring habitats and enhancing water high quality to defending public seaside entry and preserving iconic surf breaks, Surfrider’s work displays the very mission behind Swim California: inspiring Californians to attach with, admire, and defend the ocean that unites us all.

“One of the most inspiring parts of this journey has been meeting communities that truly live in partnership with the ocean,” mentioned Catherine Breed. “Humboldt understands that a healthy coastline supports everything—from marine life and clean water to local businesses, recreation, and future generations. The people here don’t just enjoy the ocean—they fight for it. Surfrider has been on the front lines protecting our beaches, improving water quality, defending public access, and preserving the places that make California’s coast so extraordinary. I’m honored to stand beside them and celebrate the incredible work they’re doing every single day.”

“What Catherine is doing is incredible. That she’s bringing attention to the California coast, protected for the past 50 years by the California Coastal Act, is also extremely timely as we are seeing unprecedented assaults by the Trump Administration. Here in Humboldt, we’re determined to not let these longstanding protections and state-enshrined rights be undermined, but instead to keep our coast healthy, clean and accessible to all.” – Jessie Misha, Surfrider Humboldt chair.

Allez! Sports, the unique media accomplice for Swim California, is documenting conservation companions and native ocean stewards by way of a collection of video tales, social media protection, and the Zero Six Zero Tracker at 10 stops alongside Catherine Breed’s 900-mile journey. The storytelling displays Swim California’s perception that connection comes earlier than conservation—inspiring folks to guard the coast by first connecting them to the communities preventing for it.